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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 6, 2005
Costly Problem$

Raymond James plays down its regulatory run-ins. But the SEC isn't letting slide what it claims are supervisory deficiencies at the St. Petersburg firm.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2008
Leading by EXAMPLE

C12 is a Christian business-ownersorganization focused on boosting profits and seeing its members walk out their faith.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2009
Government Digest

A look at government action around the Gulf Coast

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2003
On the Upside (Tampa cover)

Chambers of commerce throughout the Gulf Coast region mostly agree on the important issues for the upcoming legislative session: Affordable health insurance, education and transportation.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2009
Colony suspends hotel operations

The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort is closing hotel operations until further notice, while it attempts to reach an agreement with its association.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 1, 2010
Sink's business plan: fiddling in the margins

Alex Sink's business plan will not get her elected governor.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 25, 2009
Young at Heart

Nicci Kobritz began reforming her own health care business long before the industry became a political powder keg. The result is a $4 million company that has grown revenues almost 60% during the recession.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • December 3, 2010
Bond Bonanza?

Government issuers of taxable Build America Bonds enjoy a big subsidy from taxpayers, but a study claims the bonds hurt the main holders of municipal bonds: individual U.S. taxpayers.

  • Florida
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 13, 2010
Off PACE

The property assessed clean energy program raced around the country and Florida with its promise of jobs and energy savings until a federal agency bucked the White House.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2011
Off the Couch

Larry Norris got out of the furniture business more than a decade ago, but he's confident there's opportunity today.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 5, 2011
Public Charity: Wise or Waste?

Local governments contracting with nonprofits for services spend millions of taxpayers' dollars each year. The strategy has its supporters and detractors.

  • Florida
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 18, 2012
Make the Customer Happy

Dan Rodriguez's Veredus Corp. is building a national organization with the right people and hard work.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Lindsay Downey |
  • July 6, 2012
Guns Blazing

A Lebanese immigrant recently relocated his business from Connecticut to the Gulf Coast. Despite several hurdles, the move is working.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 29, 2021
Hotel group builds confidence with clients during pandemic

Naples Hotel Group’s experience and expertise has sown confidence among clients — even during the pandemic. Many have hired the company for multiple management assignments.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 6, 2017
3 words to live by for 2017: 'Make America great'

When we wrote at this time last year about that one word to live by in 2016, the word was “wisdom.”

  • Opinion
  • By Ric Gregoria |
  • October 3, 2017
The Importance of CEO and Board Communications for Nonprofits

This past fall, Williams Parker hosted a half-day seminar for over 75 leaders of nonprofit organizations in our community. The seminar, entitled “Nonprofit Matters Forum: Management Challenges Facing Nonprofit Leaders,” included talks...

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 20, 2016
POWER BROKERS: Southwest Florida Winners

For 2015, 21 companies and 44 individuals in Southwest Florida were recognized on CoStar's Power Brokers list.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 22, 2016
How business tax cuts really do help the poor

Gov. Scott's critics say cutting taxes for business ignores average Floridians. They fail to see that businesses don't pay taxes. Lower taxes actually help the average Floridian.

  • Opinion
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 2, 2016
Word for 2016: Wisdom

In this crucial moment of a free-fall, Americans need wisdom to discern who has the Right Stuff to revive our founding heritage and guide us to be great again.

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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • November 22, 2024
Incoming Tampa airport CEO is cleared for approach

Michael Stephens will assume the role after Joe Lopano’s departure scheduled for April 2025.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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