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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 24, 2012
Signature Success

A big-thinking bath and kitchen remodeling entrepreneur thought his company was going to sink — and not only because of the recession. But he rebuilt the firm, and now plans for more expansion.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 3, 2017
Change Agent

An insurance firm with high aspirations for industry disruption recently scored a big win, with a $12 million capital raise. Now comes market acceptance.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 14, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Quite possibly a big deal: Crescent Brookdale Associates LLC has assigned its ground leases in Tampa's Corporate Center at International Plaza Westshore to a European investment trust.Couldn't stay away: t took only a matter of months for FNB Corp. to decide that the slow-growth Northeast maybe isn't where its entire future lies.Good deed: The state attorney's office in Hillsborough County is helping some colleagues in need.Open, again: The New Orleans-based law firm of Phelps Dunbar LLP reopened its Gulfport, Miss., office on Sept. 26 following a temporary closure by Hurricane Katrina.Clerk to address women lawyers' group: Hillsborough County Clerk of Court Pat Frank will discuss issues and concerns facing her office at an Oct. 18 luncheon at the Tampa Club, 101 E. Kennedy Blvd.Economist talks down real estate: Real estate probably has had its run and will slow nationally, says David Jones, chairman of Investors' Security Trust Co. in Fort Myers.New Fed chief to the rescue: Must President George W. Bush choose a more accommodative Fed chairman for his own political survival? That's what Pinellas Park bank analyst Richard X. Bove thinks.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2010
Visit Florida names finalists

The group's Flagler Awards recognize the state's best in tourism marketing.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 9, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Condoflip.com to roll out its online service in west Florida: It's no secret that "flippers" are driving much of the boom in condo development.Kleiber's in: It's official. Commercial real estate broker Jon Kleiber filed papers in Tallahassee to run as a Republican for the District 70 state representative seat.As the eagle flies: Was John Saputo so sick of traffic congestion he planned to commute by helicopter to his Gold Coast Eagle Distributing's Lakewood Ranch headquarters?Better to lease or to own?: Left out of the announcement that Buchanan Enterprises/Buchanan Automotive Group are buying the ninth floor of the Plaza at Five Points was the floor's former contracted buyer.'Shark Tank' goes after feds: Fishermen, from the Panhandle to Naples, are rallying against the rule that reduces the daily red grouper bag limit from two to one and calls for a complete ban of recreational fishing of all grouper in the Gulf of Mexico in November and December.Developers shop for shoppers: With Westport, Conn.-based Paragon Realty Group LLC's purchase of the 259,000-square-foot Main Plaza, it is becoming quickly apparent that downtown Sarasota is gaining new recognition from developers as a retail destination.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2015
Floor store aims for more with expansion

Your Flooring Warehouse now has four locations in the Greater Tampa area.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2020
Pandemic crushes media firm’s profit, revenue

Beasley Broadcast Group took $26 million out of its cost structure to overcome pandemic challenges.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 1, 2019
Homebuilder sees big growth in new focus area

Despite heavy competition, a new division of a national homebuilder makes strides into Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2008
A Buying Binz

One of the last remaining pre-World War II commercial buildings in downtown Sarasota is up for sale.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 31, 2009
COVER UPDATE: Love on Display

Artist Leoma Lovegrove is always looking for new avenues to express herself. That's the genius behind her success.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 21, 2017
Good Strategy

Stonegate Bank grew aggressively the past few years, particularly by buying community banks from Tampa to Naples. It was a winning move.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 27, 2015
Uber flyer

A taxi in the air is a dream business opportunity for longtime pilot Kristin Incrocci. It's growing fast.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Flint Stephens |
  • April 2, 2015
6 facts employers should know about private exchanges

Private exchanges are growing in popularity because of the many choices they offer employees.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 3, 2012
Tight Wire

Gulf Coast companies heavily connected to the boating industry had some recession-related troubles. But one business in that category is now in comeback mode.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2003
Tourism Upswing

Southwest Florida is hot again. There were more visitors to Lee County in July than in same month prior to 9/11.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2022
Shoplifting spree of over $47,000 ends in two arrests in Sarasota County

Taking place throughout eight counties, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigated 33 transactions at several Lowe’s Home Improvement stores.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 26, 2025
St. Pete insurance firm takes on 20,000 Citizen policies

The is the second batch of policies the company has assumed from the state-run insurer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2013
Score seeks more

A nonprofit that connects retired executives with business owners for mentoring opportunities is looking for volunteers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2015
Sarasota call center plans 350 new jobs

Firm seeks people to fill customer support positions that serve multiple clients.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • April 13, 2018
Business designed to help startups overcome obstacles has big plans

With a new space and expanded model, the Rocket Lounge aims to work with more promising companies.

  • Strategies
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