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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 24, 2024
What an effective president does

Senate President Kathleen Passidomo took her term to confront two threatening issues: workforce housing and doctor shortages. Time will tell whether she will be a goat or a GOAT.

  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 5, 2026
Real cost of public notice

State lawmakers keep saying public notices are a cost issue that needs fixing. They’re missing the point.

  • Opinion
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • March 6, 2023
Kilt-wearing window-washing company looks to expand into Tampa

Exterior home services company plans to add 10 franchises to the Tampa area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 2, 2023
Momentum builds around commercial solar energy use

Florida, despite being the Sunshine State, has seen relatively few major commercial and industrial solar energy projects materialize, but change is coming — and one company is more than ready.

  • Technology
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 31, 2023
SCF Manatee-Sarasota grows nursing program

State College of Florida will be able to accept 350 students into its programs as a result of $1.1 million raised through community partnerships and matched by the state legislature.

  • Education
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 12, 2021
A leap of faith (and some long days) were all one entrepreneur needed to find success

With a coaching and marketing company named Be Your Best You, businesswoman follows her own advice — with some early success.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 12, 2022
2022 Top Entrepreneur: Brandon Duke, Juniper Landscaping CEO, Fort Myers

Juniper Landscaping under Brandon Duke has quickly grown into a statewide landscaping force. But challenges, from inflation to hiring, linger.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 2, 2022
Early risers: Teen startups delivered key lessons for today's leaders

A trio of business leaders recall what stands out from their first companies.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 29, 2022
Flame burns bright for company that handles cannabis finances

A Southwest Florida cannabis financial services firm, riding industry boom, is preparing for a big year.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2007
Sign of the Times

Creative Mailboxes and Signs does more signs these days, preparing its workers for the transition.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Tobacco lawyer joins BricklemyerPhelps Dunbar adds associateBuell receives Fogarty awardFowler White adds insurance attorneyHow to make a business thriveCarlton Fields receives 'Friend of FAWL' awardPublic defender Dillinger reappointedFoley & Lardner recognizedJudges up for reappointmentSolo practioner opens shopTampa lawyer appointed to boardBusiness owners face deadlineAttorneys receive board certification

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2004
Data Debate

A former Nielsen Media supervisor alleges in federal court that employees falsified data.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 5, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Memphis company plans two Lee County hotelsNaples developer plans luxury condosFort Myers developer to build shops, officesKraft Construction building new headquarters in NaplesDeveloper buys Naples condos

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 8, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Walton Street obtains $97 million for projectJacaranda Beach developer buys 48 condo-hotel unitsDeveloper pays $15 million for 14 acres on Tierra VerdePinellas investors acquireVacant Kmart building

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 21, 2005
Bllind Faith

AmSouth loaned $3.2 million mostly on the word of a convicted felon masquerading as clergy. Should the bank have seen a problem sooner?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2008
Bye Bye, Michigan

Florida can still attractcompanies, especially if it recruits them from anti-business states such as Michigan. One tech company banked on connections in Naples.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2008
Listening Aid

Pete Salazar, the son of migrant workers in Immokalee, has built a successful manufacturer of crate and produce washers. The key: He listens to customers.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: The banks with the six largest deposit slices in Florida generally met earnings forecasts. Fred Karl, Tampa city attorney, is ready to move on State House Speaker Johnnie Byrd, R-Plant City, offered some encouraging words

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2004
Meeting Soros

The Argus Foundation event with the anti-Bush billionaire focused on economics and politics.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2003
The Owner's Role

A building owner should determine early his involvement and then follow the chain of command.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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