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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 6, 2026
Despite store closures, there's hope for retail in 2026

Tariff-driven economic turmoil that's partially led to a heavy stream of store closings has an entrepreneurial flip side: opportunity.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
Case for Balanced Trade

The full text of this article is available free of charge.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 15, 2021
Music Man in the Boardroom

Johnny Crowder balances running a tech start up that offers mental health support and life on the road as frontman of a heavy metal band

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 2, 2006
Condo Craze: Tampa Top 10

The Southwest Florida construction industry keeps on motoring. Condos aredriving the growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 23, 2021
From the gridiron to the golf course

Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber moves from football to helping organize the preeminent golf tournament in the area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 1, 2025
Longtime Sarasota real estate leader, environmental advocate dies

A leader in commercial real estate as well as in the nonprofit world, Robert Richardson was described by business associates as a "powerhouse" and "eternal optimist."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Pushing Uphill

Economic development, insurance, education reform, renewable energy and health issues are just some of the priorities Gulf Coast legislators are focused on this legislative session in Tallahassee.

  • Florida
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 30, 2010
Shaken, Not Deterred

Beachfront resorts and tourism groups in the lower Gulf Coast counties take on the economic challenge posed by oil, while legislators tackle what matters most.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 22, 2022
Young leaders: Overcoming fear of the first step is crucial to work and life success

A 100-employee company president and a law firm partner share wisdom for up-and-coming leaders in how to overcome trepidation in the workplace — and life.

  • Leadership
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 16, 2022
New trust firm managing principal transitions with two senior-level hires

With succession plan in place six years ago, Susan Hines wasn't caught off guard when she was promoted to managing principal.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2007
DULYChanged

A $175 million contractor with five branches in three states learns its growth will be stunted without "constant vigilance" when it comes to inter-office communication.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2006
Breaking Out

A fledgling architecture firm in Clearwater, led by a planner who once designed jails, is trying to get in on the good times by adding flair to a city not known for artsy architecture.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

Hush or elseCitizens unites bankersWoman of firstsStick with usJust dues

  • News
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

Family traditionPractical adviceWatch it rollFred Barksdale, RIP

  • News
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2005
Go-to Lawyers Change Firms

Litigators Lyann Goudie and Fred Zinober won verdicts of $24 million in four months. Now they're leaving Barry Cohen's firm.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Call for Entrepreneur 2004 entries; save the dateMichael Saunders' limp New president at Vengroff Williams great with namesAnother comeback for Anthony?

  • News
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 26, 2005
Protect Your Assets

Business lawyer Randy Sterns offers suggestions on safeguarding your company's intellectual property.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 18, 2005
Going for Growth

Pinellas Park's First Community Bank of America moves into Tampa with an aggressive expansion blueprint.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Never miss an opportunity: The Florida Bankers Association used this month's deadline for filing personal income tax returns to tweak credit unions.A Good Deal?: Akerman Senterfitt apparently secured a good deal for the Class A space it just leased in the SunTrust Financial Centre.Not that positive on Fourth Street: Banks have become to St. Petersburg's Fourth Street North what automobile dealerships do for Tampa's North Dale Mabry Highway.Deadline approaches: Judging by the lack of sensational headlines, Hillsborough County Attorney Renee Lee just may sail through her upcoming annual performance evaluation. CRA insurance: Bank of America must not be through buying other financial institutions.A vacation with bite: Exactly what consumer is the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota targeting?

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2008
ARM Pains

Washington Mutual is hobbled by increasing defaultson the one-time popular payment option ARMs.

  • Entrepreneurs
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