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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 22, 2018
Venerable uniform company looks ahead, not back

Formerly known as Superior Uniform Group, the newly christened Superior Group of Companies has embarked on a spree of acquisitions as it looks to grow in new markets.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2007
Thoughtful Banker

The threats to community banks - credit unions and regulation, to name two - remain the same. But now the fighting voice is different.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2020
FCCI Insurance CEO, after arrest, takes leave of absence

Craig Johnson faces charges of battery on a police officer, among other allegations.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 16, 2009
Government Digest

A look at government action from around the Gulf Coast

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 19, 2018
An $11 million historic hotel makeover delivers a dose of Zen

In a partnership with Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging and Development, the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA has renovated and restored the Fenway into an 83-room boutique hotel, with a focus on health and wellness packages. The hotel will be under the Marri

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 11, 2019
Recently elected mayor settles in — and overcomes naysayers

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor shares thoughts about leadership, goals and more.

  • Leadership
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 17, 2019
Matthew Plummer, 37

Managing partner, Blalock Walters

  • Class of 2019
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 5, 2026
Nearly $21M Stickney Point project moves forward

Sarasota County commissioners authorized the acquisition and loan to finance the property purchase.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2007
'Good Golly, Miss Molly'

Larry Thompson, known for overcoming big obstacles in big jobs, has a doozy on his hands: Infusing business principles into an arts-focused college.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 28, 2005
Snapshot of a Dream Job

After starting on the other side of the camera, Peter Turo, president of Photo-Tech Inc., turned his job into a 25-year career and a growing $6 million company.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 6, 2011
Tampa's Table Setter

New Mayor Bob Buckhorn, a Democrat, won his seat handily with business community support. He plans to keep it with an agenda focused on permitting and regulatory reform, and shrinking government.

  • Florida
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 5, 2022
The word for 2022: Courage

We all would like to wipe away the strife of 2021. But unfortunately, much of it will continue. To turn the tide and preserve what the Founders created, we must act with courage.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2004
Lawyer Battles Legal System

Jonathan Alpert faces a criminal contempt charge for not making alimony payments. He says chronic disease has hindered his earning capabilities.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 5, 2023
Word of the year: Wake up, have hope

Our word for 2023 is "hope." We all must have hope — hope that our fellow Americans wake up to what is being done to them. History shows us the power of hope. It propels us to take action.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2006
Every Minute Counts

Sarasota Memorial's 30-minute guarantee in the ER wasn't a marketing gimmick. It was like moving the QM2. But it changed the hospital's entire organizational culture - for the better.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 30, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Neal plans to buy palmetto golf courseWaterford Cos. Buys Laurel LandRichmond American Homesbuys Parrish landRWL Communications partners buy former U.S. Tank buildingSarasota investment group buys Downtown restaurantDentist buys medical office

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Starwood Capital Buys Assisted-Living FacilityBuilder plans homes over waterWisconsin developer buys riverfront land in Fort MyersLuxury homebuilder buys lots at Shadow Wood Preserve Buyer: Harbourside Custom Homes Inc.Minnesota developer plans Fort Myers condosLee Memorial Health System plans cancer center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2008
'A Gideon Moment'

What would drive a successful entrepreneur to drop a six-figure advertising budget to buy 10,000 TV spots urging people to find God? Anthony Leeber Sr. is certain he'll reap the rewards.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 27, 2009
Tenants Rule

It's no secret that tenants are in control of the commercial real estate market as landlords concede lower rents in the face of rising vacancies. Some say landlords may regain some ground next year. Others aren't so sure.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • February 25, 2011
New Economy Budget

Legislators take a stab at Gov. Rick Scott's two-year 'jobs budget' that cuts spending, begins the end of the corporate income tax, and sends $2 billion back to taxpayers to spur growth.

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