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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Stefanie Overturf, 33

Co-owner, sales and marketing director, Overturf’s Floor & Fabric Care

  • Class of 2016
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Tom Kerr, 38

Co-owner, CK Advertising

  • Class of 2017
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 1, 2017
Going Strong

A lot has changed since the early 1990s. Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of Realtors' focus on clients and unity hasn't.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2014
Bash Brothers

Succession challenges have a unique meaning at Tanner Tees, which recently shifted from a grandfather to his grandsons. The new owners have infused startup energy into a 22-year-old business.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Emily Stroud, 35

Owner/Designer, Hayden Reis

  • Class of 2014
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Nilo Khatri, 34

Pediatric Dentist, Janoff & Khatri Pediatric Dentistry

  • Class of 2014
  • By Corie Richter |
  • March 6, 2015
Adopting benefits technology can boost employee satisfaction

The price of technology may appear to be high, but the cost of dissatisfied employees may be considerably higher. Good benefits packages will mean nothing if your workers cannot figure them out and access them easily online.

  • AllTrust Insurance
Sponsored Content
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 18, 2023
$4M plan approved for pro women's soccer team to play at Tampa school

The Tampa women's professional soccer team will play at the riverfront stadium starting next year and will spend about $4 million to revamp a high school stadium adding about 3,000 seats and a FIFA-level field.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 13, 2010
Off PACE

The property assessed clean energy program raced around the country and Florida with its promise of jobs and energy savings until a federal agency bucked the White House.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • March 31, 2025
Lee county Girl Scout sets record: 50,000 lifetime cookie sales

Olivia Trader has some key sales tips, none bigger than this: Take advantage of every opportunity.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • January 21, 2011
Government Digest: Jan. 21 - Jan. 27

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 1, 2010
Meet the Morgans

40 UNDER 40 WINNER: Frank Morgan, 34, Michele Morgan, 39, Bradenton

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 1, 2011
Gulf Coast growth to outpace state

A study projects 1.9 million more residents to call Gulf Coast home by 2040. Hillsborough, Lee and Pasco counties lead the way.

  • News
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 28, 2023
Gulf Coast schools close as Idalia approaches

The expected hurricane will postpone many classes on Tuesday and Wednesday. USF also closes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • January 17, 2013
Keeping Time

While many brick-and-mortar stores are closing in search of online sales, John Brozek took his Web store to a shop in St. Pete. So far, sales are up.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 21, 2017
Sauce Bosses

A business run by teens pursues some unusual think-big goals.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 5, 2020
Launch pad: European software firm sees big growth ahead in region

Software development firm NIX United, which makes apps for iOS devices, has chosen St. Petersburg, Florida, for its U.S. headquarters.

  • Technology
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • October 9, 2009
Schoolhouse ROCKED

When the Legislature shifted school construction dollars to cover operating expenses it rocked a school construction industry already on its heels, and may now add to districts' borrowing costs if they can sell bonds at all.

  • Florida
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 25, 2011
Next-Generation Leader

At 31, Florida House Speaker-Designate Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, has already tackled controversial issues. Now, he prepares to bring his own brand of free market conservatism to lead the House with a pro-business agenda.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 20, 2012
Another Door Opens

Entrepreneurs know how to turn a challenge into an opportunity. Just ask Bill Daubmann.

  • Strategies
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