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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 22, 2019
Restaurant chain first in line for kindness

Being nice, at First Watch, isn’t only for greeting customers. It’s a company-wide belief that kindness goes a long way.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 5, 2017
Profile

'I don't think the industrial market here will slow down anytime soon. The current environment is the best I have ever seen.'

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2013
Corporate Report: Nov. 15

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • March 11, 2010
Recording Growth

Ren Scott Productions is a young Tampa-based video production company that's growing financially and geographically. Owner Ren Scott says his beginning-to-end approach to building a campaign helps him produce successful material.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 27, 2012
Background Check

Global HR Research is emerging as one of the nation's largest providers of job-applicant screening companies.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 3, 2017
Change Agent

An insurance firm with high aspirations for industry disruption recently scored a big win, with a $12 million capital raise. Now comes market acceptance.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 10, 2022
Naples ultra-high net worth services firm finds exit strategy

Benson Blackburn founder Michael Benson says he considers the deal more of a "merger than an acquisition."

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 21, 2016
Dial it up

Fast-growing Lightspeed Voice hopes to convince more businesses to ditch old-school phone service plans.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2015
Corporate report

Walter Investment Management settles false-claims lawsuit; Gunster law firm names shareholder, adds H.R. consulting group; Oxis International subsidiary licenses new cancer treatment; Academy of Soccer opens new Brandon school; HemCare Health Services buying majority of Tampa medical practice; HealthCare Partners hires new Florida CFO

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  • By Jim DeLa |
  • June 24, 2024
Meet the crew at SRQ that helps keep planes up in the air

Sarasota-based Aviotec is the airport's 'eyes and hands' that maintains private aircraft and commercial jets.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 14, 2020
How to succeed with a legacy business in a digital age

Rob and Kerri Stuart, co-founders of Creating Magic Vacations, a St. Petersburg-based travel agency, are riding high on a surge of interest in travel agency services.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2011
Corporate Report: Jan. 21 - Jan. 27

The latest news from T3 Communications, Raymond James Financial, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 26, 2023
Golf entertainment venue hires 400 as it readies eighth Florida location

Topgolf will now have three locations on the west coast of Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 9, 2023
SWFL airport executive named top aviation professional in state

Chris Rozansky has led the Naples Airport for seven years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 1, 2023
Quiznos, taco chain plan statewide convenience store expansion

Cape Coral and Venice are first on the list for new dual-restaurant locations in Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By TenantBase |
  • January 14, 2022
Industrial Space is Becoming a Hot Commodity. Here’s How to Find It

Industrial Space is Becoming a Hot Commodity. Here’s How to Find It

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 5, 2022
Restaurant holding company names new chief people and culture officer

Jean Boland returns to WOWorks, the St. Petersburg firm that owns brands including Saladworks, Frutta Bowls and The Simple Greek.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2022
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2009
Commercial Real Estate Tampa Bay

U.S. Juice Holdings LLCbuys East Pointe Park center

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

News relating to the areas top movers and shakers is available free of charge.

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