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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.

  • Entrepreneurs
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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.

  • Opinion
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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 Jean Gruss |
  • December 17, 2010
The Budget Maven

Donna Arduin's influence will likely be significant on the budget that Gov.-elect Rick Scott presents to the state Legislature in the New Year. Expect serious reforms to boost job creation.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • 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 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 Jean Gruss |
  • June 29, 2012
Instant Entrepreneur

Jason Fry was tending bar when he won the Florida Lottery in late 2007. Unlike lucky people who spent all their winnings, Fry parlayed his millions into successful businesses.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 20, 2012
Go Deep

Bauer Foundation Corp. survived the recession by landing a big contract in a new area of expertise. New technology and specialization allowed it to lead the way.

  • Strategies
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 12, 2021
While leisure travel spikes, business travel remains half of what it was

Tourism numbers are back up. New flights are multiplying in airports across the region. But business travel has been slow to join the party.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 26, 2021
Want to build leadership confidence? Fire your workplace villain

After a punch-to-the-gut setback, a high-flying C-Suite executive learned some big lessons in the consistent confidence it takes to be a standout leader. Now she shares her secrets with other leaders.

  • Leadership
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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 Mark Gordon |
  • January 25, 2019
Medical products firm shifts directions, plots global expansion

Even with two decades of solid proof, industry product knowledge remains a core task for a medical device firm.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 1, 2022
One stop shopping: Sale of building materials raise money for affordable housing

Habitat for Humanity ReStores offer treasures for collectors and supply-chain-strapped contractors alike.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Ted Carter |
  • January 26, 2018
Beer Here

Selling beer, at least the locally made kind, is about more than hops and barley. One secret to success is to create, then nurture, a super-cool, club-like environment. width="630" height="357" />

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 15, 2014
Tasty Transition

Failure to embrace change can sink a multigenerational business. The clan behind a prominent restaurant and produce company hopes to avoid the traps.

  • Strategies
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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.

  • Opinion
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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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  • By Janelle Makowski |
  • January 30, 2004
In Defense of One's Honor and Life (Tampa edition)

Attorney Greg Schultz argues passionately about the case as though he, not a client, faces life in prison. He does.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 6, 2005
$10 Million Lawyer

A disgruntled client claims he shouldn't have to pay Barry Cohen millions more.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Bob Andelman |
  • October 21, 2016
Dollars and sense

A group that funds Florida's brightest businesses seeks to expand its clout. Can it outdo Silicon Valley?

  • Strategies
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