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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 2, 2018
No Small Plans

Jay Tallman's Ascentia Development Group is co-developing a 24-story condo tower in South Tampa — the latest in a portfolio of ambitious and high-end projects.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2007
Lou Lasday: Implementation: 'Make it so!'

Make certain your top strategic initiatives spotlight your most unique team talent.

  • Opinion
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 16, 2005
Lasday: Every Firm Needs A 'Hit Squad'

In nearly every strata of Gulf Coast human achievement - the arts, medical, community banking, law, real estate – you can find high-energy, high profit, ego-centric, corporate "ALL STARS" that produce innovative results. Call them what you will: the Development Team, the Futurists, the Brain Trust, the Think Tank or perhaps the A-Team.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 16, 2015
Sea what happens

The aquarium industry has emerged from an industry downturn. Several Gulf Coast businesses have dipped into the rebound.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2007
Business Cheer

Russ Whited has just three weeks to sell thousands of Christmas trees. He's got it down to a science.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 23, 2015
'Appetite for change'

Sure, change is hard. But a corporate exec-turned-franchise-entrepreneur has a message for leaders: Don't let fear get in the way.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2008
Going Coastal

The trick to diversifying a business is to do it before times get tough. Coastal Engineering Consultants' Michael Stephen did it right.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 10, 2025
Florida Blue, Sanitas open 6 primary care centers on Gulf Coast

The new primary centers are a partnership between the insurance company and a health provider.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 20, 2012
Cup of Jon

The Gulf Coast might be the next hotspot for a percolating battle between an industry giant and a competitor trying to regain supremacy. It should be an aromatic fight.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2011
Sun profits; SRI Surgical loses

Sun Hydraulics' profits were strong for 2010, while SRI Surgical lost money.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • August 18, 2022
Florida recession? GDP says: Maybe

It turns out that there are many ways to arrive at an uncertain answer.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2011
Less regulation, but not lower taxes

State Senate President Mike Haridopolos' opening speech at this year's regular legislative session focused on what he termed the two “Rs”: reform and restraint.

  • News
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 24, 2015
Nothing small about it

A federal Small Business Administration loan, for years an afterthought for a new or expanding business, has grown up. Now some banks are fighting for more.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 6, 2022
Two for 2022: CEO priorities

A look at two key themes for business owners going into the new year. 

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2012
Tampa nabs new airline

Minneapolis-based Sun Country will offer nonstop service from Tampa in December.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Honeywell gets GPS contract

The new contract is worth more than $16 million for the Clearwater-based firm.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 19, 2024
Resilient bar owner celebrates 25 years of success — and grit

Two-plus decades running bars and nightclubs have taught Joanna Olsen a lot about resilience and persistence. “Never quit," she says. "Just get back in there and conquer."

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 7, 2012
The Auto Nanny

With snowbirds flocking back to Florida, John “J.J.” Jenkins has their cars ready to roll.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2003
Good Business (Tampa edition)

All the refinancing action has resulted in older debts being paid off, causing a boon for collection departments and lawyers, including those at Kass, Shuler, Solomon, Spector, Foyle & Singer PA

  • Law
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2005
Inside Job

An alleged $1 million-plus employee theft at Jabil Circuit Inc. comes at an interesting time for thepublicly traded St. Petersburg electronics maker.

  • Entrepreneurs
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