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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 31, 2012
All In

David Osterweil cashed in everything and took out a loan against his house to start his own healthy prepared food chain. Eighteen months later, he is planning his fourth store and is catering the Republican National Convention.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2012
Gulf Coast Week: Feb. 10

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • September 30, 2021
Developer pulls plan for apartments and townhomes, but vows project is not dead

Firm, in planning more "collaboration with the community," intends to resubmit rezoning application in hot part of Tampa.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 17, 2020
Area banker takes passion for region to new heights

Chad Loar, a banking executive on the rise, has been named to the chairman’s post at the Tampa Bay Partnership. He takes the helm at a unique time.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2020
Founded while $50K in debt, entrepreneur sells digital media firm for $100M

Kyle Taylor launched The Penny Hoarder in 2010.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 14, 2020
How to salvage your brand after a PR crisis

Tucker/Hall, a Tampa, Florida, strategic communications firm, says businesses need to lean on the truth when dealing with a brand-threatening crisis.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 6, 2020
Inside outsourcing: Employment law veteran reflects on niche industry's rise

Employment law veteran Mike Miller reflects on the rise of the PEO industry in Florida.

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  • June 2, 2020
What will office space look like post-coronavirus?

As workers contemplate going back to the office, one architect shares his thoughts on what tenants and landlords need to be thinking about.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 10, 2020
Media firm founder looks forward to return of live events

Jessica Eckley founded Crackerjack Media in 2014.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 26, 2018
Mike Griffin, 37

Senior managing director, Savills Studley Occupier Services

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 28, 2018
Fourth clinic, new services set Florida Skin Center up for growth

In 18 years, Florida Skin Center has grown from scratch to four clinics and 78,000 patients. It helps to strictly adhere to a patient-centric business model.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 17, 2019
Emmalee Legler, 33

Director of marketing and operations, Jon F. Swift Construction

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 22, 2019
Restaurant chain first in line for kindness

Being nice, at First Watch, isn’t only for greeting customers. It’s a company-wide belief that kindness goes a long way.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 23, 2018
Entrepreneur promotes travel through video segments

Tammy Levent promotes destinations worldwide through a new TV and web-based travel segment. Now, partially behind a powerful partner, she aims for increased exposure.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 30, 2018
The shipping news: behind the scenes of a Manatee County economic engine

Port Manatee is a thriving economic engine for Manatee County. Considered a full-service port facility, which means it offers ship repair and fabrication, in addition to cargo services, Port Manatee had operating revenues of $13.72 million in fiscal 2017.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 4, 2018
Swipe right for your dream job

A Tampa startup applied the matchmaking capabilities of dating apps to the job-search process.

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  • April 29, 2022
Work underway on Sarasota Medical Examiner's office

The Fruitville Road facility is being built under an agreement that will lease the facility to the county.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 29, 2017
Hold the foosball

Industrious is redefining what it means to do business in a co-working space.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Elizabeth Thomas, 29

Owner/aesthetician, Pure Skincare by Elizabeth

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  • October 13, 2017
Shaun Amarnani, 35

Senior Counsel, Trenam Law

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