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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 21, 2011
Gardening Gartner

How Fort Myers landed technology consulting firm Gartner is a lesson in how to recruit companies to the Gulf Coast. Now, the company is doubling its presence here.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 7, 2019
Saddle up: Local bourbon brand has a story to tell

American Freedom Distillery, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, got some help from a California wine and spirits marketer in its efforts to grow market share for its new bourbon.

  • Strategies
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 24, 2009
Economic woe based in morals

Capitalism is not to blame for our economic problems. Look no further than falling morals.

  • Opinion
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • January 10, 2023
Financial consultant partner taps into lesser-known Florida resource

Timothy Cartwright has visited 31 springs in the state. He doesn't plan on stopping any time soon.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2021
Tourism group goes Hollywood, produces 8-episode TV series

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater has helped produce "Life's Rewards," an eight-episode television series that begins airing May 10 on Amazon Prime Video and other streaming services.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2010
Fuccillo Automotive Group buys Cape Coral Saturn property

Fuccillo Automotive Group purchased the former Saturn of Cape Coral dealership and 3.13 acres for $5 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2012
Community bankers find stress relief

Banks with less than $10 billion in consolidated assets won't be subject to stringent stress tests.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
Profit shouldn't be an alien concept

Government has largely dominated space travel, but one researcher says the private sector could do it better.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2018
Growing software company names two new board members

Analytics and revenue attribution platform AdRizer was founded in 2013.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2019
Wealth management firm makes Florida debut

Annex Wealth Management is one of Wisconsin largest fee-only wealth management firms.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2019
Entrepreneurs pitch new businesses to advisors

1 Million Cups group to hear about mental health alternative treatment and fashion accessory products.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Port Tampa Bay strengthens Colombia ties

The port signed an agreement with the Colombian Port of Barranquilla calling for greater cooperation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: PPi Technologies buys Northgate landSarasota firm to convert hotel to Comfort InnRose Radiology buys land for fourth centerSMR developing Technology Park planCanino Construction to build Venice headquarters

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2008
Back for More

Gary Tice and Garrett Richter built a legendary banking franchise on the Gulf Coast before they sold it in 2005 for top dollar. Can they succeed again?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 5, 2022
Farm-to-table restaurant leader plots local, statewide expansion

By fall 2023, Naked Farmer expects to have five Florida locations.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 24, 2013
The Style Setter

Fashion bloggers are a powerful group of journalists who can set trends. One mall on the Gulf Coast launched a pilot program with its own fashion blogger.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2020
Long, drawn-out recovery expected in wake of COVID-19 crisis

A survey of Tampa Bay residents reveals the extent of the coronavirus pandemic's hardship, but also optimism.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2008
Coffee Talk

+ Bank regulators seek coverBanking regulators are feeling the heat from Congress, and in turn they're putting pressure on Gulf Coast banks just as the regional economy struggles.+ Fowler White attorneysplit is amicableAbout 20% to 25% of the attorneys at Fowler White Boggs Banker in Tampa will be leaving the Tampa law firm Oct. 31. But they won't be going far.+ Lee County consultant:Raise taxesYou would think that raising taxes would be the furthest thing from the minds of Lee County commissioners, especially with the way the economy is going.+ Bank media guruplans for 'buyer's' marketOne of the Gulf Coast's most recognizable names in banking media relations has formed her own public relations firm.+ J. Christopher's looks to growBe on guard, First Watch.The Bradenton-based breakfast-brunch-and-lunch restaurant chain will likely face more competition from Atlanta-based J. Christopher's Restaurants LLC.+ Consultants to bringfirepower, ideas, to the publicA group of consultants and business gurus who have worked with numerous Gulf Coast chief executives on issues from budgeting to branding are bringing their road show to the public in a seminar scheduled for later this month.+ The next John Grisham?Cranking in Hyde Park?Cody Fowler Davis, a successful civil trial attorney and a member of a prominent Tampa family, is about to become a published author again.+ Horse droppingsto light up 1,40

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2003
Strong Immune System

Statistics show commercial construction so far this year has slowed from a year ago. But compared to elsewhere, this market remains robust.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 23, 2023
Pinellas County will start charging fares for SunRunner

The transit authority is moving bus fees up by a month to Oct. 1 after complaints about homeless misbehavior.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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