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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Phantom's chances vanishing: Sarasota's Infinium Labs faced a barrage of negative press coverage over its proposed Phantom gaming system and related network service, but given the company's questionable decision to attempt a rollout toward the end of the year, it's hard to foresee anything but a sad outcome.Tech tag team: Don't worry; Sarasota is not the home base for a new pop music boy band. Nicer things to say: Banking analyst Richard X. Bove is toning down his recent criticism of SunTrust Banks Inc.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2008
Lasday: Street Smart Marketing

'If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there.' Mark Twain

  • Opinion
  • By Lou Lasday |
  • November 12, 2009
The 'Pretzel Shaped' Corporation

Here's a compelling new model for transforming your enterprise, to untwist the profit flow within.

  • Strategies
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 29, 2021
National grocer, after Tampa debut, plots expansion to other parts of Florida

Kroger CEO and Chairman says Florida is a prime market for the grocer's delivery service

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 19, 2019
In business sale, owner finds perfect match

An important lessons for any entrepreneur is to always have a clear and unbiased financial value of your company, no matter where you on the exit strategy path.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 9, 2018
Insurance guru turns bad experience into thriving business

Steve Herrig followed an unmet need for five years, when he bought a niche insurance business. Now he has new challenges to meet.

  • Insurance
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 1, 2019
Solutions for the Future

Commercial real estate brokerage firm Land Solutions Inc. is expanding its services and installing a second-generation leader to carry the 20-year-old firm forward

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 15, 2017
Vision Qwest

LandQwest Commercial has grown from a single Fort Myers office into operations in Tampa and Orlando, and more expansion is planned.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2014
Corporate Report

Manatee Chamber of Commerce partners with Boomerswork; Garb Oil & Power Corp. stock going through reverse split; Skyway Capital Partners aids in Pearce Services sales and more corporate news.

  • Strategies
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 20, 2023
Sarasota printing business triples revenue, looks to manage more growth

Long known for its mailing services and political work, Andrick & Associates has been expanding into design, printing and digital marketing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 27, 2025
Momentum for eliminating property taxes faces multiple obstacles, risks

Property tax reform is a hot-button issue as Florida legislators get ready for the 2026 legislative session.

  • Florida
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2010
GeoPharma CFO resigns

Carol Dore-Falcone will also vacate her seat on the company's board.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Bay Gulf, MidFlorida merge

MidFlorida Credit Union will absorb the smaller company's assets.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2011
Investment group buys Sherwood Arms

TMF 1 LLC purchased the 20-unit Sherwood Arms apartments at 2729 Fourth St. S., St. Petersburg for $365,000.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2007
Corporate Report

Romark announces new drug testSun Hydraulics buys stake in California companyOdyssey Marine Exploration in National Treasure campaignBlood Bank Cryo-Cell collects menstrual stem cellsVerizon opens Tampa Fiber Solutions Center

  • Industries
  • By John Haughey |
  • July 19, 2019
Pro-business group seeks to grow profile behind membership surge

Former middle school teacher now helps entrepreneurs grow companies.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 24, 2024
South Florida investor pays $5.8 million for Tampa industrial site

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Pasco hardware store is sold, a Sarasota project gets a builder, and a Naples developer takes out a loan.

  • Florida
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 21, 2024
Salvation Army taking over shuttered Venice Books-A-Million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, gyms change hands in Fort Myers, a Boston buyer pays $63 million for apartments in Tampa, and land set aside for conservation sold in Sarasota.

  • Florida
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 15, 2013
Pane Gain

Rebranding efforts don't have to get complicated. One large firm discovered that simplicity fits it just right.

  • Strategies
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 15, 2013
A Better Vista

A Venezuelan-born couple is cornering the Hispanic media market in Southwest Florida. They started modestly.

  • Strategies
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