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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2008
The Meter's Running

Fred Munn Sr. built a thriving business out of measuringwater, air and electricity levels for others. The going has been so good that he's now guarding against growing too fast.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 14, 2013
Startup Station

Floridians have yet to embrace passenger rail service. An entrepreneurial company with historical connections to Henry Flagler will nonetheless give big-time rail a go.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2012
Corporate Report: Feb. 10

The latest from AVI-SPL, Versatile Packagers, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • December 26, 2014
Turn to TV

In 2015, Tampa-based Ideal Image will slow expansion to focus on lead acquisition.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 12, 2016
The practice

Getting doctors to move to a practice isn't only about the medicine, a veteran recruiter has learned.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 13, 2015
Intelligent move

Jason Marra built First Family Insurance into a powerhouse with 1,500 agents and 150 employees. The secret: custom software programs he developed.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 14, 2025
'Tort tax' report: Frivolous lawsuits cost more than $1,200 per resident in Florida

Florida, at least when compared against other states, is ranked in the top half of costs stemming from lawsuit abuse.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 13, 2025
Chick-fil-A restaurants opening in Bradenton, Tampa hire 160 staff

A Bradenton Chick-fil-A restaurant is holding a grand opening, while a Tampa Chick-fil-A has relocated.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2008
Growing the Wealth

Ray Ifert brings his knowledge of west central Florida to Bank of New York Mellon, which established a Tampa office in January to seek and serve the affluent.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2022
New nonstop service to Delaware city coming to Fort Myers, Tampa

Avelo Airlines, in announcing service to Wilmington, announced it was postoping other plans for Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2009
Tampa firm keeps its cool during recession

Tampa-based Simpson Mechanical Inc., only 18 months from seeing its annual revenues plunge from nearly $10 million to under $5 million, is on the rebound.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2004
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Auction company opens in SarasotaThree Manatee County schools receive FBA chapter chartersGeneral contractor selected for new condo at RiverwalkSarasota gaming company finishes delivery infrastructure

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  • May 27, 2011
Phishing project cites most vulnerable sectors

No matter how much you may warn employees to be wary of phishing scams, there will always be a few who can't resist clicking on a link received through their work email.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2021
Contractor launches environmental division

Gulf Western Environmental has two experienced managers at the helm of the unit.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2020
Cryotherapy company opens new recovery center in area

CryoXL has wellness centers in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch and mobile therapy units.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2020
Health care, housing nonprofit names new CEO

Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit focused on health and affordable housing services — has promoted Gwendolyn Green to CEO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2019
General contractor promotes leader to vice president

Abel Natali most recently served as project manager for Owen-Ames-Kimball.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2022
President, CEO sheds interim title after more than doubling new patient visits

Rishi Patel began his journey with CAN Community Health in 2015.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2017
Tampa woos new headquarters, plus 150 jobs

BlueLine Associates is expected to invest $2 million in the region.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2017
Health care nonprofit CEO retires

Bob Simpson has been with LeeSar/Cooperative Services of Florida for 15 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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