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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 10, 2026
TGH to open Innovation Center in Ybor City

The 32,000-square-foot facility will house Tampa General Hospital’s innovation team and feature a “hospital room of the future.”

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 19, 2009
Positive AIG Effect

As companies shun the flashy resorts in this economic downturn, hoteliers like Fred Hirschovits hope corporate planners will pick the new Holiday Inn he recently opened.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 25, 2009
Bang the Rum

An accomplished executive has pumped nearly $1 million into a quenching entrepreneurial venture since leaving the corporate world. Now he's on the cusp of a recession-laden risk: Will he find customers?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • September 20, 2023
FDIC report: Florida banks post decreases in assets, net margin

The latest report includes steep falls in return on assets and return on equity.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 3, 2017
Focused priorities

Size matters in construction. But one of the largest builders in Florida seeks to maintain a local feel for every client.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2007
Up and Running

Terry Hedden started like many IT professionals, fixing things when they broke and charging by the hour. But now he's adopted a pricing and service model.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Stephen W. Hall, CEBS CPBS, CSFS, CHRP Market President of Alltrust Insurance |
  • November 23, 2020
5 Things You Need To Know About Mindfulness

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 22, 2023
Survey: Small business owners remain worried about economy

While fears of inflation and difficulty finding employees are still a major concern, a new survey finds that owners do see signs of improvement.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2010
Like it or not, can't ignore Forbes

It may feel like Forbes magazine is picking on the Tampa Bay area lately. In just the past month, the prestigious business magazine has dinged the region twice.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2016
Hotel gets $6M makeover, new brand

The Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch will become an Even Hotel.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2012
Tampa company targets growth in Panama

The principals of a new Tampa-based company, PanEx Partners LLC, aim to market U.S. construction materials and services in Panama.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2016
Eye doctor awarded patent

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded two patents to Retina Health Center for a new eye-drop imaging device.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2008
Opportunity Time

Despite the real estate downturn, Ray Sandelli believes strong fundamentals will mean good news for commercial real estate on the Gulf Coast.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 20, 2006
Bigger Boats

As recreational boats get bigger and more sophisticated, manufacturers turn to companies like Marine Concepts to help design them.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2010
Location gets new shot at life

A landmark Sarasota restaurant location that has gone through several iterations is getting another bite at success.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • January 6, 2023
The combination of leisure and work travel might stick around in 2023

When people are tired of looking at the same wall at home while working, a change of scenery just might be the answer.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Foreclosure?

Gulfcoast Legal Services lost $1 million in federal grant money last year. Now a federal agency wants its St. Petersburg property.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2009
Technology group ushers in changes

A four-year-old support organization for technology executives and entrepreneurs in Sarasota and Bradenton is getting a new name and a new partner.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2013
Top 50 Contractors 2013

The recession may have wrecked havoc on our list of Top 50 Contractors, but those on top show staying power.

  • Industries
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 21, 2011
Government Digest: July 22

A summary of governmental action from around the Gulf Coast, including: Charter board rejects voter approval measure, U.S. House targets EPA water quality standards and Sarasota bonds down, Florida's rating is up

  • Florida
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