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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2018
Water, water everywhere: Polk County embraces new project

Polk County, Auburndale, water, development, USA Water Sports Complex and Training Center, USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation, Tracy Mattes

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2018
Maximum celebration for top boat dealer

MarineMax CEO Bill McGill rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on June 7 to celebrate the Clearwater-based boat retailer's 20th year in business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2022
Disruptive carwash chain targets Pasco County for major growth

Woodie’s Wash Shack has targeted Pasco County, Florida, for a major expansion effort and will eventually have six locations in the rapidly growing State Road 54 corridor.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 30, 2023
Former P&G exec returns to leadership role at Sarasota park after CEO exits

AG Lafley replaces Stephanie Crockatt, who stepped down after five months on the job.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 18, 2026
Winn-Dixie, Amazon partner for grocery delivery in Tampa, Sarasota

Shoppers from Pasco to Manatee counties can now purchase Winn-Dixie groceries on Amazon and have them delivered the same day.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2003
Growth Pays Its Way and More

Excerpts from a report on whether growth pays its way by Research economist James F. Dewey, of the University of Florida's Bureau of Economic.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2022
Longtime investment industry official named board chair of New College Foundation

Alison Gardner has served the board since 2018.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 8, 2020
Car maintenance subscription company provides services on the go

A pair of enterprising brothers are steering growth in their upstart business using a simple strategy: give people what they need when they need it.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 11, 2019
More mountains to conquer for orphans

Haven of Hope International founder and executive Alice Skaff climbs Mount Kilimanjaro

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 1, 2011
Opportunity Knocks

The state's new Department of Economic Opportunity presents new ways of doing business for developers and local governments. The challenge is finding out how it all will work.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2008
Coffee Talk

WCI: Banks and Icahn hold the cards: The ink was barely dry on the news that Bonita Springs-based WCI Communities lost $2 per share in the first quarter when some observers said the company might have to file for bankruptcyVisitor spending falls in Hillsborough: Total visitor spending in Hillsborough County fell 1.5% and hotel occupancy declined 5.9% in 2007 compared to 2006Affordable housing? Not near my home value: Here's a twist on the housing market slump: A group of north Manatee County homeowners is suing one of the largest homebuilders in the county for setting prices too lowDon't look a cracker horse in the mouth: With all the serious legislation going on in Tallahassee over the budget, it's good to know our legislative crew sneaks in a few good neighs every now and then.Mystery bank seeks buyer for large loan portfolio: First Financial Network, an Oklahoma City-based firm that specializes in running auctions to sell tarnished loan portfolios nationwide is spreading the word on its newest, and biggest, projectTaxes may rise in Lee County: Taxes on new construction may rise in Lee County.Executive seeks to put his time to other uses: John Cranora was known for guiding others through the complications of time management during his 35-year business careerGULF COAST BUSINESS INVESTMENT: What the data shows: Taxable sales of business investment include store and office equipment, computer shops, medical supplies, comm

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2022
Kentucky craft distillery expands distribution to region

New Riff Distilling, a Kentucky-based craft distillery, has expanded distribution of its products to Tampa Bay and the Gulf Coast of Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 4, 2015
Fair winds

The return of corporate travel is creating opportunities for Offshore Sailing School as it offers team building and leadership training in a vacation setting.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 29, 2014
'Team Sport'

Innovation can be an obstacle at companies large and small. A fast-growth firm believes it's discovered the way to victory.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2003
Entrepreneur Finds Law (Tampa edition)

Retired engineer Howard Iken is swapping professions. He plans to specialize in divorce for business owners, a niche he discovered as a judge's clerk.

  • Law
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 25, 2011
Rocky Bottom

The office market on the Gulf Coast started to recover last year, but the first half of 2011 was disappointing as companies hesitated to fill up new space.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • March 3, 2017
Play ball

Baseball teams have been swapping spring training cites with greater frequency across Florida in recent years. But not in Lakeland.

  • Strategies
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 30, 2023
Private aviation club denies allegations that firm’s fleet has been grounded

The company faces allegations on several fronts.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2008
Gulf Coast Week

Farmer's market opensWorkers and visitors tiring of the same sandwich, or looking to do shopping in downtown Tampa, will be able to visit the outdoor farmer's market, which begins Friday, Oct. 24, and will run every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lykes Gaslight Square in downtown Tampa.Road work speeds upBusinesses should benefit from some speeded up road projects in Hillsborough County, among 179 that Gov. Charlie Crist is accelerating to help Florida's economy.Bond market uncertaintyConcerns over global credit have affected the bond market, and that is delaying some development and infrastructure projects in the Tampa Bay area.Bond market uncertaintyConcerns over global credit have affected the bond market, and that is delaying some development and infrastructure projects in the Tampa Bay area.Convention center suffersAdd the Manatee Convention Center to the list of businesses and entities that reported a financial slowdown during the past fiscal year.Banker pleads guiltyPhilip Coon, a former executive vice president with what was Coast Bank, plead guilty to fraud and money laundering charges in criminal accusations that officials say indirectly led to the Bradenton-based bank's demise. Developer funds schoolsBonita Bay Group, a Bonita Springs-based developer, recently gave nine public schools in Collier, Hendry and Lee counties more than $62,500 for innovative programs that enhance the curriculum.Napl

  • Finance
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 4, 2012
Top Salespeople: The Zen Master

Philippe Martin says having a genuinely positive attitude is the key to successful sales. A French joie de vivre helps him sell Porsches.

  • Strategies
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