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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 12, 2021
Relinquishing a CEO role can be hard — yet rewarding

Entrepreneurs often struggle with knowing how, and when, to leave a company they started. A pair of dynamic leaders who recently did it reveal their secrets.

  • Leadership
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
Finalist: David Sessions

President, CEO of Willis A. Smith Construction Inc.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2009
Goal Oriented

Andrew Nestor and his fellow owners of the Tampa Bay Rowdies want to reignite the excitement the team generated years ago.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2010
Corporate Report: Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

The latest news from Lee Memorial, TIB Financial Corp., and others.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 16, 2024
Developer pays nearly $18M for 195 acres along I-75 in Punta Gorda

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Sarasota tower is approved, four Tampa properties are included in $1.5 billion portfolio sale, and a Cape Coral pizza joint opens.

  • Florida
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • December 9, 2022
Former NY Stock Exchange CEO's wealth management firm opens first Florida office

Transcend Capital Advisors, which recently opened in Naples, has other offices in New Jersey and Michigan.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • July 30, 2010
Circling the Deals

Veteran land dealer Mark Cooney is forging ahead with his unusually named firm, The Land Sharks, despite the tough real estate market. A move across the hall helped.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Dan Ping |
  • July 15, 2011
Good Times

A German restaurateur says the best way to sell more sausage is to make sure your customers have a great time. The proof is in his sales, which have grown 10 times his first year's revenues.

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • April 7, 2017
Failure: Not having a funding agreement in writing

Ideasphere Consulting | Tampa, Chuck Papageorgiou

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 12, 2023
Bradenton grocery store to host job fair to fill 100 roles

The hiring team will be at the Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport May 17 to conduct interviews and hire on-site.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 11, 2023
Three-story medical office facility coming to south Sarasota County

The Wellen Park development will be home to a 75,000-square-foot medical office building opening in 2025.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2022
Furniture retailer to open massive showroom in Wesley Chapel

A grand opening for Miami-based El Dorado Furniture’s new location is set for Sept. 24-25.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2022
SRQ prepares for holiday rush following release of October numbers

Passenger levels over the past year are nearly 40% above the 12 months leading into October 2021.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2010
What to take from Economic Scorecard?

We're number three! Out of five.Not very exciting perhaps, but the Spring 2009 version of the Regional Economic Scorecard, a product of the Tampa Bay Partnership, reveals quite a bit.

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  • October 4, 2013
Investor takes stake in Chico's

Keep an eye on Blue Harbour Group.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2013
Local startup tech firm outdoes Twitter

Opprtunity.com garners positive national press.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2013
Clock is ticking for HMA shareholders

The hospital company's shareholders have 60 days to consent to a new board of directors.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Do you have Tampa Bay spirit?

The Tampa Bay Partnership seeks people with Tampa Bay pride. The partnership, a regional economic development organization, launched Together, Tampa Bay Shines Oct. 4.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 2, 2021
Luxury home community sails toward annual goal six months early

The Lake Club previously reported sales upwards of $100 million within the first three months of this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2021
Area developer names VP to oversee construction of almost 2,000 units

John Stamoulis named as vice president of London Bay's development group.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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