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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2016
Save a lot

The east coast of Florida isn't just more crowded than the west coast.

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  • September 7, 2017
Homebuilder breaks monthly sales record

Neal Communities sold 121 homes in August.

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  • September 26, 2017
IT firm lures top area executive

Human resources executive Jonathan Forman joined Tampa-based ReliaQuest.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • August 1, 2014
Start them up

A list of the top five service businesses to start based on sales growth contains one surprise: The architecture industry is back.

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  • March 7, 2014
Shoppers still love real stores

Internet shopping is all the rage.

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  • May 20, 2016
POWER BROKERS: Colliers International Tampa Bay

Colliers International's regional operation had six Power Brokers in all for 2015, in addition to being listed among the region's top sales and leasing operations.

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  • February 12, 2016
Florida feels peachy

The Sunshine State won't mess with Texas, and New York remains a big apple, but when it comes to visitors, Georgia is the state on Florida's mind.

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  • October 3, 2014
Local billionaires represent

Not all Florida billionaires live in West Palm or Miami.

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  • August 11, 2015
Critter control biz seeks growth in mouse market

Environmental Pest Services will grow revenues by $1.6 million in latest deal.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • August 11, 2015
Critter control biz seeks growth in mouse market

Environmental Pest Services will grow revenues by $1.6 million in latest deal.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • September 28, 2015
Shutter maker wins manufacturing award

Storm Smart won the manufacturer of the year award from the Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • May 8, 2015
Money people enter spotlight

It's usually CEOs who get all the attention when it comes to corporate news.

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  • October 10, 2003
Coffee Talk

This week's items: Fewer bank mergers predicted Vern Buchanan vs. Bob Graham? Downtown restaurant lease big trouble for Downtown AssociationBanker Jody Hudgins explains some of the issues with affordable housing in Sarasota

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  • May 4, 2023
Pair of former PepsiCo executives joins water company board

The move follows a lawsuit settlement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • December 14, 2012
Change and Adapt

John Williams helped take one Gulf Coast firm to the top of a niche industry. Now, after a two-year break, he's back.

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  • November 4, 2011
Find Good People

Karen Kocher Anderson is the best human resource professional, as voted by her peers. She offers some advice for entrepreneurs and business owners.

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  • April 29, 2011
Stuck on an Idea

Debra Weisser invented Hem-Eze while looking for a solution to varying pants lengths. After introducing the product on HSN, she's moving into mass marketing with Walgreen's.

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  • August 23, 2013
Fish Tails

When it comes to mermaids and the underwater world, Eric Ducharme, founder of Mertailor LLC, is charmed. It appears his customers are, too.

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  • December 15, 2021
Well-known HVAC industry business owner dies at 72

Mark Anderson grew the Cortez Heating and Air Conditioning company from five to 40 employees during the span of his ownership.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 26, 2020
Retail, dining destination uses outside setup to its advantage amid pandemic

Hyde Park Village in Tampa has promoted outdoor shopping and dining experiences lately.

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