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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 21, 2024
Bradenton officials pass after-midnight alcohol sales ordinance

Amid concerns over public safety, the City Council passed an ordinance modeled after a similar one in Orlando passed last year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2022
Auto dealership merger, acquisition sector is in the fast lane

The auto dealership sector is amid a boom in mergers and acquisitions, with Tampa-based Morgan Automotive Group at the front of the line.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 4, 2013
Pet Protection

Dogs will no longer be second-class citizens in the backseats of cars with Joe Volpe's patented invention. Mass market vindication, and sales, are his next challenges.

  • Strategies
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 1, 2012
Marketing Like Crazy

PostcardMania never let up on the marketing gas, even when the economy tanked and revenues fell. It paid off.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • March 9, 2018
Deal Maker

With some $300 million in real estate acquisitions, the Hoffmann family has cemented its confidence in one Southwest Florida market. Now it's on the hunt for new opportunities.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Stefanie Overturf, 33

Co-owner, sales and marketing director, Overturf’s Floor & Fabric Care

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Tom Kerr, 38

Co-owner, CK Advertising

  • Class of 2017
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 1, 2017
Going Strong

A lot has changed since the early 1990s. Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of Realtors' focus on clients and unity hasn't.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2014
Bash Brothers

Succession challenges have a unique meaning at Tanner Tees, which recently shifted from a grandfather to his grandsons. The new owners have infused startup energy into a 22-year-old business.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Emily Stroud, 35

Owner/Designer, Hayden Reis

  • Class of 2014
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Nilo Khatri, 34

Pediatric Dentist, Janoff & Khatri Pediatric Dentistry

  • Class of 2014
  • By Corie Richter |
  • March 6, 2015
Adopting benefits technology can boost employee satisfaction

The price of technology may appear to be high, but the cost of dissatisfied employees may be considerably higher. Good benefits packages will mean nothing if your workers cannot figure them out and access them easily online.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 18, 2023
$4M plan approved for pro women's soccer team to play at Tampa school

The Tampa women's professional soccer team will play at the riverfront stadium starting next year and will spend about $4 million to revamp a high school stadium adding about 3,000 seats and a FIFA-level field.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 9, 2025
Retired nuclear sub captain on how to reframe, remain 'super calm'

Oftentimes crucial leadership decisions are made with little foresight. There is a better way.

  • Leadership
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • January 21, 2011
Government Digest: Jan. 21 - Jan. 27

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 1, 2010
Meet the Morgans

40 UNDER 40 WINNER: Frank Morgan, 34, Michele Morgan, 39, Bradenton

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 1, 2011
Gulf Coast growth to outpace state

A study projects 1.9 million more residents to call Gulf Coast home by 2040. Hillsborough, Lee and Pasco counties lead the way.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 28, 2023
Gulf Coast schools close as Idalia approaches

The expected hurricane will postpone many classes on Tuesday and Wednesday. USF also closes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • October 9, 2009
Schoolhouse ROCKED

When the Legislature shifted school construction dollars to cover operating expenses it rocked a school construction industry already on its heels, and may now add to districts' borrowing costs if they can sell bonds at all.

  • Florida
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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • January 17, 2013
Keeping Time

While many brick-and-mortar stores are closing in search of online sales, John Brozek took his Web store to a shop in St. Pete. So far, sales are up.

  • Strategies
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