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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 6, 2023
Legislative Session preview: Look for lawmakers to address financial issues

Ballard Partners Partner Todd Josko also says that even with a supermajority in both chambers, the Republicans won't totally shut out the Democrats.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 6, 2023
Continued population growth a good sign for retailers

Jeff Dervech sees retail development slowing even as demand from consumers increases.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2007
Open & Mixed

As consumers embraced the open-air, mixed-use centers, retailers have found them more profitable than the enclosed malls.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2006
Snuffing Out Attacks

Possibilities appear endless for BlastWrap, a film used in products such as bomb-resistant trash cans. Paul Bremer III, the former presidential envoy to Iraq, is now a company director.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2006
Business of Bamboo

JMX International hopes bamboo molding and flooring will take it from an e-commerce shop to a lucrative business-to-business operation.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 30, 2005
Executive Session: Heidi Colgate-Tamblyn

The GCBR sat down with the president of SunTrust Bank of Lee County

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Tampa firm included on national listLawyer suspended for trust violationsH&K snags Gingrich'sformer assistantLawyer reappointed to aviation authorityPhelps Dunbar attorney recognized for serviceFowler White attorney appointed to councilForizs & Dogali adds two more lawyersCarlton Fields starts fellowship program

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Q&A with John Simon

Q&A with John Simon: CEO of Isaac Group Holding LLC

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2008
Transition Time

Dave Cole leads the North American division for a company in Pinellas Park that makes coatings for eyeglass lensesthat transform them from clear to shaded in the sun.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2008
Sowell: The Capitalist

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 2, 2009
Choco-preneur

A physicist set out to create something kids can use to help them eat healthier. He ended up inventing a natural kind of chocolate, which is now made on the Gulf Coast.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Nominees sought for Judges of Compensation ClaimsFormer Pinellas prosecutor joins Williams SchifinoClearwater Bar plans annual Oyster RoastTampa attorney named to million dollar forum

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2004
Prepare for War

Lou Lasday: Motivate your attack force. Take aim and help them move out.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2008
Employee Strength

Employee ownership gives some companies a laserfocus on growth. One Fort Myers-based constructionsubcontractor is finding just how well in tough times.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2008
Positive Pouches

An innovative machinery company with a small niche in the packagingindustry has set its sights on some big targets: Beer and water.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 12, 2009
Nobamacare

Congressional efforts to nationalize health care won't reach the President's desk, predicts veteran health-care executive Richard Scott. Still, he isn't ready to call off his campaign to stop the government takeover.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
CEO Fitness: Marathon Mom

Kristen Horler wanted to complete the 2010 Sarasota Half Marathon injury free.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • November 12, 2010
Train Race

Siemens is well ahead of other potential bidders for the high-speed rail line linking Tampa and Orlando. The company won't say how much it has spent on marketing so far, but believes it's money well spent.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • January 14, 2011
The classic backfire

Democrats pushed hard for amendments to make political districts small and compact, thinking they were losing because of gerrymandering. It could blow up on them.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 24, 2010
Great Crate

A Gulf Coast nonprofit that delivers emergency supplies worldwide is on a growth spurt. Business lessons can be learned from the success.

  • Strategies
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