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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Q&A with John Simon

Q&A with John Simon: CEO of Isaac Group Holding LLC

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2008
Transition Time

Dave Cole leads the North American division for a company in Pinellas Park that makes coatings for eyeglass lensesthat transform them from clear to shaded in the sun.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2008
Sowell: The Capitalist

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Nominees sought for Judges of Compensation ClaimsFormer Pinellas prosecutor joins Williams SchifinoClearwater Bar plans annual Oyster RoastTampa attorney named to million dollar forum

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2004
Prepare for War

Lou Lasday: Motivate your attack force. Take aim and help them move out.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2008
Employee Strength

Employee ownership gives some companies a laserfocus on growth. One Fort Myers-based constructionsubcontractor is finding just how well in tough times.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2008
Positive Pouches

An innovative machinery company with a small niche in the packagingindustry has set its sights on some big targets: Beer and water.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 12, 2009
Nobamacare

Congressional efforts to nationalize health care won't reach the President's desk, predicts veteran health-care executive Richard Scott. Still, he isn't ready to call off his campaign to stop the government takeover.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
CEO Fitness: Marathon Mom

Kristen Horler wanted to complete the 2010 Sarasota Half Marathon injury free.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • November 12, 2010
Train Race

Siemens is well ahead of other potential bidders for the high-speed rail line linking Tampa and Orlando. The company won't say how much it has spent on marketing so far, but believes it's money well spent.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • January 14, 2011
The classic backfire

Democrats pushed hard for amendments to make political districts small and compact, thinking they were losing because of gerrymandering. It could blow up on them.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 24, 2010
Great Crate

A Gulf Coast nonprofit that delivers emergency supplies worldwide is on a growth spurt. Business lessons can be learned from the success.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 18, 2010
Clean Sailing

Many would-be entrepreneurs dream about quitting their jobs to start their own company. Dustin Stroth actually did it.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 6, 2010
Home Cookin'

A national restaurant chain has found some good eats on the Gulf Coast. Turns out those customer service platitudes have real value.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 6, 2011
Rental Restyling

Developer Phil Farley is turning an old public housing complex into Urban Style Lofts. The key is attracting the young clientele who will make it work.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 29, 2011
Fantastic Finds

Jesse White built a successful retail business by selling lots of stuff others might call junk. To White, though, the store is 'like a dream.'

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 20, 2011
Smart brand

Brian Rist saved his hurricane-protection company from the economic downturn by boldly seeking new business in untested markets.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 23, 2013
Living the Dream

The spend-money-to-make-money philosophy is perfect for a local businessman behind a package delivery operation. He has extra-large growth goals.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 1, 2012
Two Worlds

A leading nonprofit executive has embarked on an unusual career shift. She will enter the for-profit world - in a big way.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 15, 2011
On the Waterfront

A global hotel flag has returned to the Sarasota marketplace. But a triumphant return will take patience. And money.

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