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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2010
Corporate Report: Lincare Holdings buys units of Gentiva Health Services

Home health services company Gentiva Health Services Inc. sold its respiratory therapy and medical equipment business units plus infusion therapy service to a subsidiary of Clearwater-based Lincare Holdings Inc. in an all-cash transaction.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 9, 2012
Better Noobs

There's always a finite amount of time and money. Wise entrepreneurs like David Crisp Jr. understand this.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 23, 2011
Rum Runner

Richard Gonzmart refused to lower prices at his Spanish eatery, Ybor City-based Columbia Restaurant, following the recession. A risky move, but as someone who has run with the bulls, Gonzmart was unwavering.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2021
Think tank: Florida is a national leader in liberty

Florida trails one state in annual freedom report.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 17, 2017
'Push through'

There's little that could slow down Nick Vojnovic once he set out to grow a restaurant chain. Then he was diagnosed with a rare cancer.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 8, 2017
Law of Attraction

Four years after acquiring one of downtown Tampa's storied buildings, a pair of lawyers are chasing good-eats aspirations. Are they in for a dream ride or a kitchen nightmare?

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 23, 2024
Drone program for medical supplies to make national debut in Lakewood Ranch

Through a partnership with Tampa General Hospital, Manatee County EMS will use drones to more quickly aid people suffering from a heart attack or a drug overdose.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2003
22 Legal Calender/ Briefs

Fowler White shareholders picked for Leadership Tampa/ Fowler White opens Bonita Springs office/ Local attorney/author publishes new book/ and more

  • Law
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2005
The Conversion Craze

Real estate analyst Marvin Rose thinks the conversion of apartments to condos is approaching saturation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
Finalist: David Sessions

President, CEO of Willis A. Smith Construction Inc.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2009
Goal Oriented

Andrew Nestor and his fellow owners of the Tampa Bay Rowdies want to reignite the excitement the team generated years ago.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2010
Corporate Report: Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

The latest news from Lee Memorial, TIB Financial Corp., and others.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 26, 2024
City of Venice to pay Neal Communities $1.6M over permit fee dispute

The city settled with the developer after Neal filed a lawsuit over building permit fees.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 12, 2006
Coffee Talk

Nervous Nellies make an appearacneHow to buy a piece of Babcock RanchA better yearfor Suncoast CEOStill Red HotChow downDagwood's dream comes to life

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 5, 2011
Scott Scorecard

How effectively did Gov. Rick Scott implement his agenda in his first legislative session? Editor Matt Walsh grades the governor.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 26, 2017
Chic Chico's

Chico's aims to bolster margins without weakening its brand. With massive shifts in how people buy clothes, it's a substantial quest.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 20, 2016
Freeze frame

Christie Frankenstein came up with an idea for a genuine new product. Now she has to manage the growth.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 5, 2023
Pair of business pulse surveys: Worries are percolating

Economic optimism continues to fade.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By State College of Florida Coding Academy |
  • January 30, 2023
State College of Florida Coding Academy is Open

State College of Florida realized this need for technology education and opened the SCF Coding Academy to meet these needs.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 15, 2022
Mentorship program paves way for students after coding academy

The partnership with S-One works with the software engineering bootcamp at SCF.

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