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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • July 28, 2017
Work man

Baxter Troutman's business made it through the recession. Now he's angling for another gauntlet: politics.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • August 4, 2017
Calculated Risk

Clearwater-based EEI Manufacturing Services is experiencing a growth spurt. President Sue Englander credits the growth to carefully calculated risk and laser focus.

  • Manufacturing
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 8, 2017
Law of Attraction

Four years after acquiring one of downtown Tampa's storied buildings, a pair of lawyers are chasing good-eats aspirations. Are they in for a dream ride or a kitchen nightmare?

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 15, 2014
Plan with Purpose

The co-founder of a $1.2 billion employee staffing and insurance giant wasted little time preparing for the next generation.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 14, 2014
Robo growth

St. Petersburg's Hine Automation is just settling into its fourth expansion in four years. This time around, it has planned for room to grow.

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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • June 20, 2014
Five competencies required for rapid business growth

The five things every business looking to grow needs to have.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 15, 2016
Changing lanes

Steve Martin gave up a lucrative career in advertising to pursue his cycling passion with a bike shop. Bike Bistro has good coffee, too.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • August 7, 2015
Four qualities of successful leaders

Leadership positions aren't the end of your challenges — they're often just the beginning. But correctly assessing your skills and goals can help you manage more effectively.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 13, 2015
Euro angels

Bethann Kassman is part of a growing network of angel investors in Naples scouting for investments in early stage companies.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • January 6, 2025
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

More than $600 million in Lee County land deals pace the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 28, 2025
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Nearly $50 million in health care site deals in Charlotte County lead the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • March 11, 2024
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $33 million vacant land deal in Lee County highlights transactions for the week of Jan 29.

  • Transactions
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 30, 2024
Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa readies for June opening

A ribbon-cutting precedes the grand opening for the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, a first-of-its-kind hotel.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • March 10, 2025
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $72 million multifamily deal paces the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • September 9, 2024
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

$244 million over three apartment deals in Hillsborough pace transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Heather Kasten |
  • November 7, 2024
Sarasota Chamber CEO: Don't retreat, cut corners amid adversity

Excellence is tested most during adversity. How we handle adversity defines the culture of our businesses.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 11, 2025
Naples farm operation sues former exec, alleges he stole $12.5M

Oakes Farms contends Steven A. Veneziano Jr. went to bought a Lamborghini, among other purchases, off ill-gotten gains. Veneziano also faces prison for his role in a $5 million Covid fraud case.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 24, 2014
Review and Comment

It's all about performance

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 25, 2023
Battles between neighborhoods, developers are growing bigger — and louder

Development plans often lead to long skirmishes between neighbors looking to preserve the status quo and developers looking to build.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2003
Startup Readies for Growth

Entrepreneurs Mike Varga and Joe Philipose left the security of longtime jobs at Honeywellto start a high-tech business.

  • Opinion
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