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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2020
Manager shares tips for facilitating brainstorming sessions

At a recent Florida Public Relations Association event, Mimi Cirbusova gave suggestions for getting the most out of brainstorming sessions.

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  • November 1, 2019
EDC under fire for name change

The Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp. has changed its name to the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, drawing intense criticism from leaders on both sides of the bay.

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  • May 4, 2018
Survey: Businesses face rise in class action lawsuits

Attorney says a plan of action, quickly, is essential.

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  • April 3, 2015
Judge rips plaintiffs' attorneys and verdict

A Sarasota judge took an unusual stand in a civil case that involved alleged stolen trade secrets, and in a doing so sent a message to attorneys: No frivolous lawsuits in my courtroom.

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  • August 16, 2010
Tower Cloud raises $25.5M

The St. Petersburg firm received a surge of capital from several investors.

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  • November 14, 2011
New research firm hits Sarasota

Focus Sarasota will conduct market research from 1990 Main St.

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  • October 27, 2011
Nicholas Financial profit grows

The Clearwater-based firm earned $5.5 million in quarterly profits.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Peltz Shoes to add Sarasota store

The shoe retailer plans to open a second site in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
Hotel revenues rise

Hotel revenues in Collier County rose 5% in April.

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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • July 25, 2025
Founders design fitness club to meet untapped demand in wellness industry

A $2 million investment in a new fitness studio concept — with more capital likely to come — has the pair of Tampa entrepreneurs behind Revivery looking at potentially hundreds of locations.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: DayStar Communications prepares for rate changeSuncoast Offshore Grand Prix officials are bracing for what could be a significantly more expensive event next yearFirst National Bankshares of Florida buying more

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  • November 17, 2022
Next-gen high school rises on former ranch land

Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation in Wesley Chapel oozes ingenuity, both in design and curriculum.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 17, 2019
Erin Meagher, 36

CEO and Founder, Beneficial Blends

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 19, 2023
Construction starts on $220 million Sarasota cancer center

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Sarasota gas station is sold, a St. Pete office building brings $7.9 million, and an apartment complex opens in Fort Myers.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 19, 2022
$11M soap retailer plows ahead with post-Ian recovery

Shuttered stores — especially as Christmas nears — can swallow a retail business. As one company executes a comeback, its CEO says communication, organization and accountability are essential.

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  • June 23, 2025
Fort Myers pest control company opens Bradenton location

All U Need Pest Control operates 11 offices in Florida and Texas.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • June 13, 2022
Transactions: June 7-13

Massive multifamily sales in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties lead the way in transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Alicia Ceccarelli |
  • October 28, 2016
'Real food'

Many entrepreneurs chase fast growth, but managing it can be a struggle. One company addresses the challenges methodically.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 22, 2016
Dialing out

Air conditioning entrepreneur Louis Bruno overcomes the major objections to home-appliance monitors: privacy and security.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 17, 2024
Plans for 124-unit Venice hotel move forward

The Venice ECHO Suites will mark the arrival of a new brand to the area.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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