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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 10, 2026
After four years, $94M St. Pete affordable housing complex is underway

Fairfield Avenue Apartments in St. Petersburg — four years in the making — is poised to become a statewide model of collaboration and overcoming complications.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 14, 2022
Kristina Madden, 38

Managing Partner, Madden Therapy Solutions

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2007
Credit Union Hub

Dave Serlo has been at the helm of PSCU Financial Services for 24 years, piloting the organization as it responds to changes in the credit union industry.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2008
Follow the Champs

Commercial real estate pros share their investment insight and where they're putting their money.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2008
Forced Patience

Market slumps don't just whack local and regional construction firms. Multi-office national giants aren't too big to be spared, either.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 19, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Stanley elected president-elect of Hillsborough Bar AssociationABA committee seeks executive directorGonzalez joins social insurance groupCarlton Fields PA names director of developmentFoley & Lardner receives CIO 100 award for efficiencyLabor professional speaksat Tampa HR expoFowler White lawyers named to new postsGrayRobinson attorneys to speak at pension meetingBricklemyer Smolker adds son of founderBest Lawyers in America Names Tampa Bay practitioners

  • Law
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 4, 2005
Executive Session: DAVID LYNCH

The Gulf Coast Business Review sat down with the Regional Vice President of Florida First Watch restaurants

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2008
Face off

The softer economy has put pressure on banks and credit unions to grow their business, which is similar and embattled.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2008
Betting the Farm

How can government take land without paying for it? A successful farming family in Lee County is about to find out on July 1.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 9, 2010
Bank Lifeline

A group of former Bank of America executives plans to invest as much as $350 million in TIB Financial, the Naples-based bank-holding company. The fresh capital saves the company from the unfortunate fate of some of its cross-town rivals and gives existing shareholders another chance.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 5, 2013
Go getters

Nonprofits don't have to shun for-profit business models. That's a key lesson at a prominent local brain disease institute — and it has used it to gain a funding edge.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 29, 2021
Running USA CEO's winning formula: guts and honesty

At any leadership level, being straight and upfront with people on your team is a rock-solid way to achieve success.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 7, 2022
Construction company crafts blueprint for succession

Robert Bandes is preparing to hand over control of the company he founded 35 years ago, Bandes Construction in Dunedin, Fla., to his daughter Jillian Bandes, 36, and son Zack Bandes, 29.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 16, 2017
Branch Out

A Florida-centric community bank targeting $1 billion in assets is undaunted about seeking customers in places other banks traditionally avoid.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • December 18, 2015
Crystal clear

Residential developer Metro Development Group needs unique ways to stand out. Part of the plan includes something new.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • February 27, 2015
In the rough

More golf courses are closing than opening nationwide, and Florida's not immune. It might be time for a Mulligan.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2024
Sarasota mall overcomes doubts, celebrates a big milestone

The Benderson Development and Taubman project has had a tremendous economic impact on the region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 9, 2025
Emily Budd, 34

40 Under 40 winner Emily Budd is president of EK Consulting.

  • Class of 2025
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 1, 2026
$135M SWFL builder enters affordable housing sector with big projects

Curran Young Construction draws on its past expertise to shift into affordable housing.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2004
Party of 5

Candidates galore want to be the next Hillsborough County clerk.

  • Entrepreneurs
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