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  • By Jay Brady |
  • June 11, 2010
Government Digest: June 11 - June 17

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 13, 2010
GULF COAST 500: Pinching Pennies

The secret sauce to operating a successful restaurant is to control expenses. The Phelans are masters at this business.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 7, 2010
Government Digest: May 7 - May 13

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 10, 2013
Legal Eagles

Evan Berlin built a large niche-driven real estate law firm in less than a decade. He now seeks to maintain the growth.

  • Law
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 1, 2013
Dissolving Government

As easy as it is to fund a new government agency, dissolving one takes years. Just ask Jack Tanner, who helped shut a wasteful one down and returned $100,000 to taxpayers.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 5, 2013
C'mon and jump

The trampoline industry isn't just for circus types anymore. Two local business owners seek to pounce on the trend.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Dan Ping |
  • May 13, 2011
Cashing in on Green

A Lake County bank is betting there's money to be made in financing green projects. To show it's more than marketing, it's leading by example in the construction of its new bank.

  • Finance
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 16, 2011
Replicable Recipe

After experiencing failure in entrepreneurial efforts, Tom Fleming found success helping business owners overcome what he didn't.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 7, 2011
The Cleaning Dude

Anthony DeNardis is always looking for creative ways to market his cleaning services. He started with the name of his company.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Oct. 7

Regional business news at a glance.

  • News
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  • By Dan Ping |
  • July 15, 2011
Good Times

A German restaurateur says the best way to sell more sausage is to make sure your customers have a great time. The proof is in his sales, which have grown 10 times his first year's revenues.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 22, 2011
Bounce Back

A partner dispute cost Kristi Bonsack a lot, including control of the firm she founded. But Bonsack made a big comeback.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • August 26, 2013
How to turn your future credit card sales into cash

Merchant cash advances can help provide needed capital for businesses based on their future credit card income.

  • Strategies
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • August 1, 2013
Are your employees engaged?

Research shows that seven out of 10 employees are not fully engaged in their workplace. How to get them back on track and working toward their full potential.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • August 16, 2013
Shadow Test

Brothers-in-law Rocky Santa Cruz and Vic Donati are self-professed watch geeks. With a creative virtual approach to design and marketing, the two turned their avocation into a business.

  • Strategies
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 1, 2012
Capitol Chatter: June 1

Turner sex scandal, workers comp drug law and foreclosure settlement cash.

  • Florida
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 8, 2012
Capitol Chatter: June 8

Jeb Bush testifies, unemployment tax hike and Gov. Scott to greet Tampa travelers

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 7, 2012
Miracle Matt

A former baseball player aims to find new triumphs in business. One big target is down under.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 6, 2012
Work Harder

Sometimes the only way to outlast a long-term market downturn is to just work harder. That simple strategy has paid off for a northern Tampa Bay commercial real estate firm.

  • Strategies
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 31, 2012
Capitol Chatter: August 31

The weekly roundup of what's happening in government and how it affects business.

  • Florida
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