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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.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 21, 2017
Sauce Bosses

A business run by teens pursues some unusual think-big goals.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 5, 2020
Launch pad: European software firm sees big growth ahead in region

Software development firm NIX United, which makes apps for iOS devices, has chosen St. Petersburg, Florida, for its U.S. headquarters.

  • Technology
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 20, 2012
Another Door Opens

Entrepreneurs know how to turn a challenge into an opportunity. Just ask Bill Daubmann.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 29, 2024
Bradenton City Hall property: Council moves $14M sale forward

The Bradenton City Council approved a purchase and development agreement that will allow for the sale to close in 2026.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 10, 2025
EDC president aids community by helping to catch human traffickers

Bill Cronin, a top economic development official by day, uses a particular set of skills he has learned over years to help a team of people hunt down human traffickers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 7, 2024
$548 million hospital to open in Manatee County

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Miami developer borrows $65 million to build Fort Myers apartments, and a retail building in an artsy Sarasota neighborhood is for sale.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 12, 2025
Lakewood Ranch physician develops niche as 'dementia doc'

Dr. Miguel Rivera seeks to not only help his patients directly but also help others, from caregivers to first responders, understand aging cognitive issues.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2005
Executive Session with Phil LeBlanc

The Gulf Coast Business Review sat down with Phil LeBlanc. The Franchise Development Manager for Signs Now

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  • By George Rauch |
  • October 29, 2009
It's unavoidable: Gold to go up, up, up

When you combine all the factors that affect the price of gold, you can't reach any other conclusion: The price will continue to rise.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 6, 2023
Push for constitutional amendment to change increases in homestead assessments

A Miami Republican wants to cut how much assessments can go up on homestead properties.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 15, 2005
Lawyers Host Judicial Pig Roast

More than 300 lawyers, judges and guests attended the Hillsborough County Bar Association's annual Judicial Pig Roast on April 9 at the Stetson University College of Law's Tampa campus.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2009
Just say no to TARP bailout funds

Would you want Barney Frank or Nancy Pelosi telling you how to run your bank?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2009
Local market sees signs of hope

Manufacturing in Manatee and Sarasota counties isn't dead just yet. While the recession has forced several companies — from boat builders to tool supply operations — to cut back on employees and production, there are some signs of hope in the local market.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2009
Putnam fundraiser in 'Switzerland'

When state Commissioner of Agriculture candidate and U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, R-Bartow, needed to choose a location to hold a recent Republican fundraiser for supporters from Manatee and Sarasota counties, he was advised to not show favoritism.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2004
Legal Calendar (Tampa edition)

The calendar of Tampa legal events is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2010
NPDL to expand, add 283 hires

Natural Prosthetic Dental Lab Inc. will add jobs in Florida by ending outsourcing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2010
Boston investment firm buys Keystone Crossing

Boston-based Flag Wharf Inc. purchased the Keystone Crossing shopping center for $6.08 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2012
Investors buy Stoney's Plaza, plan improvements

The price equated to $205 per square foot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2021
Specialty food company closes $3.75M investment

Funds will provide growth capital.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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