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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 8, 2022
Former Corporate America executive helps turn bosses into leaders

Kyle McDowell's 10 principles for building and sustaining a culture of excellence are essential — but, he says, not rocket science.

  • Leadership
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 14, 2005
The Show

Nationally known Wall Street watchers and forecasters are upbeat about 2006 - all except SunTrust economist Greg Miller. He sees some slowing ahead if the Fed boosts its rate.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2008
Regulators FLEX their muscles

If regulators are taking a hard line with a successful financialinstitution like Orion Bank, then most Florida banks risk tougher sanctions. Will regulators be overzealous this time around?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2009
Uncommon Heart

Despite the downturn, a Gulf Coast construction firm keeps on winning by sticking to what it does best: The 'weird stuff.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2004
'We all have to eat'

The legal community and insurance industry await a decision by the Florida Supreme Court on a challenge to insurance tort reforms enacted in 1986.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2003
Kangaroo Court?

Sarasota's Nuisance Abatement Board puts local property owners on the hook for the actions of their tenants. Ignorance is no excuse.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 12, 2010
No Rest

The recession hasn't sent Adam DeClerico into a spiral. He has instead used the downturn to tinker with his dizzying array of businesses.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 20, 2011
Shakedown

Hillsborough County's request for proposal process for big construction projects may not meet the legal definition for bid shopping. Disputes abound on all sides.

  • Florida
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 20, 2018
From soldiers to businesspeople, group aims to help people become better leaders

Game On Nation, a training organization with big-name clients in sports, has expanded to serve the military and corporate America from its Bradenton home base.

  • Leadership
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 4, 2018
Growing family business draws doughnut fans across the country

Peachey’s Baking Co. has found a big audience for its doughnuts and pretzels at festivals, fairs and farmers markets. Now it’s managing long lines and plans for expansion.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 25, 2016
Pair up

Public-private partnerships offer lots of benefits for business — and lots of challenges. Opportunities are on the rise.

  • Florida
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 14, 2014
Working through the wait

While Interim U.S. Attorney Lee Bentley awaits a possible permanent appointment to the post, operating with limited resources spread across five offices gives him plenty to stay busy with during the wait.

  • Strategies
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 6, 2025
Noted economists past and present on tariffs and free trade

In any discussion to understand free trade, protectionism and tariffs, there is no debate among credible economists: Free trade: good; protectionism and tariffs: bad.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 10, 2024
Kristina Park, 38

40 Under 40 winner Kristina Park is the president and CEO at Greater Naples Chamber.

  • Class of 2024
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 22, 2025
Manatee County commissioners end funding of Bradenton EDC

Other public and private sources remain intact, but commissioners question the value of the county's contribution, which is close to $350,000 a year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2004
Bank Directory1 (Sara/Mana edition)

Bank directory 1 of three

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2004
Tax Revolt

Some Florida lawyers are staging a modern day tea party, seeking refunds of millions of dollars in occupational license taxes assessed against attorneys.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 29, 2020
Election: Who’s the best CEO to run the US?

If we were voting on hiring a CEO, the choice is clear. But actually, it’s a vote of you or the group.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2004
Judicial Insight

Doug Kmiec, a former constitutional adviser to two U.S. presidents, offers Tampa Bay area members of the Federalist Society insight into some of the U.S. Supreme Court's most prominent current cases.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • September 3, 2010
'Virgin Territory'

Big Labor sees the Gulf Coast's government employees as ripe for organizing, and has already made in-roads. While private-sector union membership tanked by one quarter during the recession, public sector union membership actually grew.

  • Florida
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