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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Christi Pritchett, 35

Executive director, Builders Care

  • Class of 2017
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2017
Building the firm of the future through Lean Six Sigma

The benefits of this process aren't limited to manufacturing. Here's how to implement it successfully.

  • Opinion
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 28, 2017
Inter related

Related Group is branching out from its Miami condo base to develop a series of distinct, multifamily rentals in the Tampa area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 26, 2018
Becoming CCIM

Despite lengthy classes, required experience and a grueling final exam, the CCIM designation is gaining popularity.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • August 8, 2014
Big Jump

David Jolly never pictured himself running for Congress, but felt called to do so when his predecessor passed.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2014
Eight Gulf Coast companies make Inc. 500

Dynamic Dental Partners Group led the group at 14 for Inc. Magazine's annual ranking of the fastest-growing companies.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • February 21, 2014
Big expectations

After witnessing challenges as a woman in the workplace firsthand, Carol Hague likes to share her story with others. Not to complain, but rather, to provide a purpose.

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • June 12, 2014
Mission Clean

Veteran Paul Huszar was tasked with building out a water mitigation company quickly with low overhead in Tampa. He believes hiring other veterans gives the company an edge.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 22, 2013
Hail This

A retired high-ranking federal government analyst aims to shake up a niche of the transportation industry nationwide — starting in Tampa. Several challenges, from regulatory to technology, stand in his way.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Jennifer Bechtel, 34

Vice president, MJRDB Architecture

  • Class of 2015
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 23, 2024
Fort Myers Beach residents to pay more for flood insurance than others in Lee

A FEMA ratings downgrade and probation means residents of the barrier island will lose a 25% policy discount starting in April.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • May 10, 2025
Don't just lead your employees. Guide them.

Setting up employees to realize their potential can boost not only the employee but the company as well.

  • Advice
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 12, 2023
Caroline Rusher, 39

A chief yacht stewardess had an idea to start a business when she tried kava.

  • Class of 2023
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 12, 2023
Zach Rogers, 29

The CEO of Rogers Well Drilling Inc. cites his father as his mentor, the person who taught him his work ethic.

  • Class of 2023
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota Starbucks property sells to investors

The Seattle coffee company has a long-term lease on the Fruitville Road cafe.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • June 16, 2023
Yacht subscription business off to smooth start

Naples-based Exclusive Yachts offers the first subscription-based membership club for luxury yacht experiences. Two keys to the early success: be thoughtful and be flexible.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 11, 2023
Murder mystery show founders play up big expansion plans

When the Pineapple Kitchen Mysteries began selling out two or three months in advance, Jenny and Mike Schenk quickly shifted to expand.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 3, 2024
Ambitious group aims to bring children’s museum to Sarasota

With more and more families moving to the area, a group of women and moms aims to fill a gaping hole in the Sarasota-Bradenton market: a lack of a children’s museum.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • July 24, 2024
Tampa councilwoman writes her next chapter, opens bookstore

Gwen Henderson, seeing an unmet need for a community-driven niche bookstore, adds business owner to her resume.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 10, 2024
Dannielle Robinson, 37

40 Under 40 winner Dannielle Robinson is senior vice president at Colliers.

  • Class of 2024
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