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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Private investors who are buying the Kansas-based parent of Gold Bank won't change the name Sarasota County's consultants report belabors the obvious for conference centerThe four remaining proposals to develop the city-own

  • News
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 12, 2009
Young Galaxy

Why bag groceries when you can net $1,000 a week? Kody Yates hasn't graduated high school yet and his technology import company grossed six figures in sales last year.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2009
Furnishing Growth

CEO Ray Fluitsma is on a mission to diversify and enhance the markets for custom furniture and millwork from AMC Industries.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2004
Demand Outpaces Supply

With less high-producing commercial property available, Realtors must compete in a seller's market.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2010
Roaring Back

Research shows 37% of recession companies will return stronger than ever. How do they do it?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Feb. 4 - Feb. 10

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2013
Corporate Report: January 11

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • September 24, 2013
Equipment: To buy, or lease?

Commercial equipment leasing is becoming the best financial option for businesses of all sizes.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Dec. 2

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 30, 2012
Capitol Chatter: March 30

Developer Pat Neal ponders a return to public office.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 26, 2021
Central Opportunity

Tricera Capital’s purchase of Sarasota office building checks the firm’s boxes for tenant safety, privacy and desire for open space

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 15, 2020
Christin Lilly, 38

Beach Babe Boutique, owner

  • Class of 2020
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 20, 2019
Work at 200 Central is like an upgrade to Versailles

Two years after buying 200 Central Ave., downtown St. Petersburg's most iconic office building, owner Third Lake Capital has unveiled a series of improvements to the lobby and new tenants.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 8, 2019
Surge protector: Data-centric venture aims to transform flood insurance

TypTap, a division of Tampa, Florida-based HCI Group Inc., wants to use Big Data to change the way flood insurance is sold.

  • Insurance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 20, 2018
Three bankers — all longtime CEOs and previous bank founders — join forces at one institution

CenterState Bank targets more market share on the west coast of Florida.

  • Finance
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 11, 2018
Mobile restroom business is flush with potential

The industry lacks a high-end player. An experienced — and enterprising — couple seeks to fill the void in Florida.

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  • 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.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2014
Corporate report

RPS Diagnostics test approved for sale in Europe, other countries; Alltrust senior benefits specialist receives certification; HT Family of Cos., Title Management create statewide title network; Tampa company approved for tour travel to Cuba; Centerstone, Manatee Glens sign letter of intent to affiliate; Omega Brands Corp. buying Omega Infusion drinks, shots

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 27, 2015
Main event

A new owner hopes to breathe new life into what could be one of the most valuable retail centers in Southwest Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 13, 2025
St. Petersburg mayor, bowing to pressure, extends Gas Plant deadline

In a memo to the St. Petersburg City Council, Welch says proposals for the 86-acre Tropicana Field redevelopment will be due in early February rather than December.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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