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By Business Observer Staff |
May 4, 2007

Success off the Field

If Lee Roy Selmon's exploits on the field are any indication, the restaurants that bear his name will likely do well, too. He's got strong backing from the founders of Outback Steakhouse.

Entrepreneurs

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By Adam Hughes |
June 19, 2006

'A Slow Climb'

Two decades ago, spec home builder Don Hughes was $60,000 in debt. Still, he kept on going, and spending. Now he takes in $1 million in revenue when he sells a $5 million home.

Entrepreneurs

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By Adam Hughes |
April 28, 2006

'A Giant Within'

A college dropout strikes it rich in a real estate niche. After seven years, he and his business partner now want to try something new.

Entrepreneurs

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By Jean Gruss |
September 3, 2009

Senior housing isn't immune from the economic downturn. Two of the best operators on the Gulf Coast discuss the trends in their industry and how the recession and the Baby Boomers will change retirement. If you thought the recent health-care debates were raucous, you haven't seen anything yet.

Industries

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By Carl Cronan |
October 1, 2010

For Love and Profit

Tampa's i9 Sports believes it has a solution to the crisis facing youngsters who may not get enough exercise or are unhappy on neighborhood teams. The concept is growing nationally.

Strategies

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By Beth Luberecki |
September 23, 2021

Skincare business grows rapidly with laser-like focus

After humble beginnings —a Home Depot credit card with a $20,000 limit helped — an entrepreneurial couple in a fast-growing industry looks to build on some recent success.

Strategies

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By Mark Gordon |
October 5, 2018

Tech sector godfather pulled back in to industry

“We want to be a state where we are known for technology and innovation as much as we are for tourism and strawberries,” Tom Wallace says.

Leadership

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By Alicia Ceccarelli |
December 23, 2016

'Path to peace'

Bob Simpson has leveraged American medical resources to improve health care for children worldwide. Spoiler alert: The pope is a big fan.

Strategies

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By Kevin McQuaid |
May 20, 2016

POWER BROKERS: Tampa/St. Petersburg Winners

For 2015, 20 companies and 40 individuals in Tampa/St. Petersburg were recognized on CoStar's Power Brokers list.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio |
March 7, 2025

Wilton Simpson talks egg prices, farm bill and political future

Florida's Agriculture and Consumer Services commissioners spoke at land conference in Lakeland about how a farm bill can boost farmers, ban fluoride in the water and limit the use of drones.

Florida

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By Louis Llovio |
September 10, 2024

Tampa's development chief looks for consistency, clarity in rewritten land code

As Tampa updates its land development code with the assistance of the public, the goal is to provide a guide for the city's future growth.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Chuck Merlis |
October 9, 2025

Jake Halusic, 36

40 Under 40 winner Jake Halusic is founder and CEO of Trofeo.

Class of 2025

By Elizabeth Djinis |
May 15, 2026

Mark Vengroff: Hyperfocusing on an in-demand niche pays big dividends

"We went through a lot of struggles on a lot of things, … but every big mistake we had, we had some huge reward come out of it in the end." –Mark Vengroff, One Stop Housing

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio |
June 5, 2026

The rise and fall of Patrick Britton-Harr: From high-flying entrepreneur to convicted felon

The Justice Department calls the story of Patrick Britton-Harr, who charmed investors and local business watchers while systematically defrauding investors and facing federal investigations, a cautionary tale.