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  • By Kat Wingert |
  • August 20, 2013
'But wait ... there's more!' Top 10 infomercial sayings of all time

We've all been there. Watching TV, perhaps late at night, when a booming, animated voice snaps you out of your sleep to pay attention to the latest gizmo or gadget that will solve a longstanding annoyance of domestic life.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 5, 2012
Jump Bump

Rich Heruska has already built and run a fast-growth business. Now he aims for fast — and sustainable — growth.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 26, 2018
Close for Comfort

The hotel market is getting congested in and around Sarasota. One of the newest entries, without a national branded flag, has a unique target.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 4, 2013
Guru of defense

Military veteran Dan Vanderheyden was sick of seeing defense contractors who only cared about profits, so he and his friends decided to set out on their own.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2015
Heading for the 'shore

Newcomer commercial fund Roseview-PMRG Fund I LLC sees its Westshore Center purchase as an entry into one of the nation's best office markets.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 7, 2023
Once promising used car chain closes Tampa location, its last store in Florida

CarLotz, once seen as revolutionizing auto sales, has closed all of its East Coast stores after merger with San Francisco tech company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2008
Cover Update: Timid Customers

Even companies specializing in wrapping cars and boats in advertisements are having trouble avoiding the wrath of the all-encompassing slumping housing market.

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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • December 31, 2009
COVER UPDATE: Merging isn't easy

Companies can often generate savings by merging with similar firms to benefit from economies of scale. But while cost savings are all well and good, Florida Blood Services has found that completing those beneficial mergers takes work.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 6, 2011
This new house

Few people expected WCI Communities to emerge from bankruptcy reorganization and build homes again. But David Fry is out to prove them wrong.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2013
'Wife Insurance' for sale

Motorists on Tampa's Westshore Boulevard are apt to do a double-take when they see Continental Wholesale Diamond's “Wife Insurance” billboard.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2021
Florida man gets a Netflix show — in North Carolina

The story is all Florida. The location is not.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2021
Tech entrepreneur sells firm — without meeting buyer in person

The do-it-all virtual vibe of the pandmeic now includes whole acquisitions.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2021
Letter to the Editor: Simplify process for transformative park

Organizations seeks quicker timeline for project.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2020
Retailer acquires intellectual property, distribution center from firm in liquidation

Beall’s Inc. also acquired all the private label brands and customer lists that belonged to Stage Stores Inc.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2019
Group starts intensive outpatient program for addiction, opioid recovery

Sarasota Addiction Specialists has started group sessions to help treat people with addictions of all kinds.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2019
Major retailer rolls out new tools for customers, employees in Florida

Walmart's retail innovations include grocery pickup and pickup towers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2018
Maximum celebration for top boat dealer

MarineMax CEO Bill McGill rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on June 7 to celebrate the Clearwater-based boat retailer's 20th year in business.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 7, 2018
Former Bob Evans restaurant transformed for new use

Specialized Veterinary Services remained open during the construction process.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 27, 2017
Polk County Industrial Market

Distributors, logistics firms and e-commerce purveyors alike have flocked to Polk County because of its central Florida location, sophisticated highway network that connects Interstate 4 with Interstate 75 and Interstate 95 and its ability to reach roughly 18 million customers within a 24-hour drive.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2017
Data Snapshot: Silver lining

Survey results speak to plans of senior population in Florida.

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