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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 24, 2009
Review and Comment

There's a big price to Obama's Christmas

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 30, 2009
Gulf Coast 500 '09

Del Parrish's pharmacy business is growing by avoiding the mistakes of his much bigger competitors, and staying ahead of the government's heavy hand in health care.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: An investment group has a contract to buy the Farm and Garden Supply store.The Venetian Golf & River Club is on the cutting edge as a "green" or environmentally friendly community.Banker of the Year

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2003
Regional Roundup

This week's items: BOYKIN BUYS RESORTHMA-TENET DEALLIQUIDMETAL CHANGESHMS GETS TOP RANK $4 MILLION SALESUPERTARGET HEADS FOR I-75 CORRIDORCATALINA AUDITOR WALKS

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • September 3, 2009
Government Digest

A look at government action around the Gulf Coast

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 25, 2010
Back in Style

Even the fastest-growing franchises can stall in an economic downturn. But a WineStyles franchise owner is taking advantage of the recession by improving operations.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • October 1, 2010
Crowd Control

CrowdSavings.com, a Tampa-based website offering discount vouchers from local businesses, has extended its reach to the West Coast. Its owners see more chances for growth through buyouts of similar firms.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2010
Corporate Report: Dec. 31 - Jan. 6

The latest news from CoreRx, American Community Development, and others.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 10, 2013
Legal Eagles

Evan Berlin built a large niche-driven real estate law firm in less than a decade. He now seeks to maintain the growth.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2013
Corporate Report: March 15

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2011
Corporate Report: May 13

The latest news from Coast Dental, Nicholas Financial, and other Gulf Coast firms.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2013
Corporate Report: July 26

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Feb. 11 - Feb. 17

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • January 13, 2012
Legislature begins session

A new gambling bill, a look at Florida's special taxing districts, and hospital quality are all on the docket this week.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 10, 2021
Manufacturer invests $1 million in efficiency-driven move

CM Shredders has had a presence in the region for four decades.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2020
Founded while $50K in debt, entrepreneur sells digital media firm for $100M

Kyle Taylor launched The Penny Hoarder in 2010.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 27, 2019
National homebuilder makes big gains in area in past year

One upcoming challenge for M/I Homes in Sarasota and Manatee counties: keep finding land to grow even more.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 9, 2019
Continental Realty Corp. is expansion minded in Southwest Florida

Continental Realty Corp., a 60-year-old Baltimore real estate firm, is opening an office in Naples to manage its existing Southwest Florida portfolio and to position itself for future acquisitions in the region.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 29, 2018
Entrepreneur builds up property improvement company — with plans for more growth

John Smyth moved stateside to start a new dream — buying and building up a company focused on property improvements.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 23, 2018
Entrepreneur promotes travel through video segments

Tammy Levent promotes destinations worldwide through a new TV and web-based travel segment. Now, partially behind a powerful partner, she aims for increased exposure.

  • Entrepreneurs
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