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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
County employees see less of themselves

Governments really can trim fat after all.

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  • June 17, 2019
Denver-based barbershop chain set to expand in region

Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, a Denver-based chain of barbershops that cater to both men and women, has signed an agreement that will see local franchisees Eric Peerless and Judah Rubin open five shops in south Tampa, Florida, over the next four years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2018
Trade mission scores $35M in deals for area firms

Global Tampa Bay member businesses and elected officials, including Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, conducted a trade mission to Mexico City in April, returning with $35 million in projected deals and economic activity.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2017
Cup of Longoria

Signature Series No. 3 is all about charity.

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  • March 20, 2024
Naples tourism agency names new top leader

The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau has named airport and tourism executive Jay Tusa tourism director.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • October 10, 2024
Former Congressman, Rite Aid CEO join Tampa health tech firm's board

The new leadership has a background in health care policy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 20, 2017
Advanced outcomes

There's no doubt health care is a lot more high-tech today than it was 20 years ago. To start, both patients and doctors have a lot more information at their fingertips.

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  • April 15, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: April 16 - April 22

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • July 20, 2012
Capitol Chatter: July 20

The weekly roundup of what's happening in government and how it affects business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2015
Corporate report

Service King buys Oldsmar's Creative Body Works; C1 Bank chief operating officer elected bank association chairwoman; Dunn&Co.'s Lightning billboard ads win CLIO; Dais Analytic deploys Chinese water-purifying demo unit; Allegiant expanding flights between Punta Gorda, New Hampshire; Tampa Bay executive elected to state post; SynDaver Labs visits Europe, looking to expand

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  • March 15, 2013
Corporate Report: March 15

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 14, 2013
Clothes horse

An outlet chain in business 25 years looks to redefine how customers perceive its brand. It's a delicate balance.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 27, 2014
Search for Space

A look at one fast-growth firm's frantic hunt for a new facility reveals a gap in the marketplace. Will the company, a $4 million product design business, stay here?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2010
Corporate Report: Oct. 15 - Oct. 21

The latest from Cadence Bank, US Natural Gas, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • September 7, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Commercial Real Estate: AutoNation planning Mercedes dealershipPort Charlotte buyers take over North Port buildingTwo automotive insiders plan Infiniti dealershipCalifornia investors buy Fort Myers CVSKBS REIT purchases Sabal PavilionInland Real Estate buys Walter's CrossingFlorida Spine Institute acquires headquarters

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 17, 2018
What They're Saying: Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield Executive Director Bruce Erhardt's most recent report on Tampa's commercial real estate market contends the current growth cycle, at least for land, shows no signs of waning.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • August 24, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Columbia Sussex buys Sanibel Harbour ResortMcGarvey Development plans Cape Coral flex parkNew retail center planned for Naples BoulevardAdams Brothers Cabinetry plans future expansionBenderson acquires Jacaranda PlazaGE Capital Franchise acquires land for PerkinsFlorida Cancer Specialists opening Lakewood officeWoolbright buys Carrollwood's The CascadesProvidence Management buys, repositions PortofinoInvestment group acquires Armenia Center

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2010
ABC 7, 10 News partner

Sarasota's ABC affiliate will work with the St. Petersburg news outlet.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2008
Miles ahead

A decision to pump $1.5 million into a company with declining revenues during a deep industry downturn can test anyone's resolve. "My instinct was to build," says Roger Miles.

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  • August 15, 2014
Corporate Report

Tech incubator FirstWaVE companies raise more than $8.4 million; Unlimited Priorities releases print version of Pocket Copyright Guide for Publishers; Sebring's Orthodontic Specialists of Florida opens Miami Lakes location and more corporate news.

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