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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 13, 2009
Let's not give judges more power; kill HB 1121

In whom would you trust the handling of money more — the state judiciary or county clerks (who also serve as county comptrollers and county auditors)?

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 20, 2023
$564M homebuilder sets its sights on new counties, multifamily market

Homes by WestBay, in following a pattern since it was founded more than a decade ago, makes some bold moves to stay ahead of trends — and grab more market share.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 2, 2021
Tee time: The Hoffmann Family of Cos. gets into the golf business

What does a family business with holdings from restaurants to office space do to expand? Golf looks like a good place to drive forward.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2023
SWFL airport one of first in Florida to pump environmentally friendly fuel

The sale of the new fuel, at least in the near-term future, wil be small because less than half of the light aircraft based at Naples can safely use it.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • July 14, 2022
Conscious leadership: What it is and how to become one

Leading with empathy can open a lot of doors for your employees, and your organization.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 2, 2022
IT services company focuses on optimization of data in the cloud

Founded in 2021, Blue.cloud's valuation has already topped $100 million.

  • Technology
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2007
Corporate Report

Pierce Manufacturing grows Bradenton production lineMoneyShow.com, Forbes partners on Web offeringsAgile, partner release Crime Stoppers messaging program

  • Industries
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  • By David W. |
  • January 25, 2013
Broken: The merit retention system

What began as an attempt to protect the state's court system from corrupt judges has led to politicized fights over retention and defacto lifetime appointments for judges.

  • Opinion
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 10, 2021
Commercial real estate industry optimism on the rise

Surveys from a trio of prominent industry groups -- Urban Land Institute, Society of Industrial and Office Realtors and NAIOP -- predict a surge in activity for balance of this year and 2022.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 8, 2019
How to run an effective brainstorming session

Following some basic rules can help companies make the most out of idea generation.   

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 22, 2019
Hit the gas: Businessman chases high-speed thrills

Entrepreneur by day, race car driver by night. That’s Chris Ruppel.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 9, 2016
Why Florida state worker pensions are in a pickle

This fall, Florida's top pension plan investment manager is singing the praises of his fund that managed to wring out a feeble 0.61% return on investments this fiscal year.

  • Florida
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 21, 2014
Leadership philosophy

Mark House is a big proponent of stating his expectations up front.That's why he's built his own leadership philosophy.

  • Industries
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 19, 2023
$6B development, 'more mature market' makes this Rays deal different

The Tampa Bay Rays' new $1.3 billion ballpark still needs to win city and county approval, which officials are comfortable they'll get.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 8, 2024
Condo developer keeps the beat playing drums in a rock band

For St. Petersburg real estate developer Fred Hemmer, age is just a number as he pursues his rock ’n’ roll fantasies behind a drum kit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 23, 2024
280-unit Manatee apartment complex reflects rental trends

Rents are less than a year from stabilizing, predicts an apartment leasing executive.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 19, 2023
Pasco gives Miami developer the go-ahead for resort redevelopment

The developer will build a town center with hundreds of apartments, retail and town homes at Saddlebrook Resort, as well as renovate existing features.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

St. Petersburg office deal exceeds $80 millionStella del Mar residents acquire mobile home parkConfectioner buys Clearwater Beach motel

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 15, 2021
Music Man in the Boardroom

Johnny Crowder balances running a tech start up that offers mental health support and life on the road as frontman of a heavy metal band

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 3, 2026
Looking back to look forward, Palmetto balances past, present and future

The Manatee County city, which is seeing a boom of sorts, is looking to maintain and promote its character while preparing itself for major changes already in the works.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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