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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • July 18, 2014
Smokin' Sales

With $15 million in sales, an e-Cigarette manufacturer focuses on quickly growing online business. To stay ahead of an uncertain regulatory environment, the company takes a proactive approach.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2011
Corporate Report: May 6

The latest news from Ceelox Inc., Technology Research Corp., and other Gulf Coast companies.

  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 2, 2011
Economic Gardening

Joe Gonzalez decided to spend money to survive the recession, not sit back and wallow. The bold moves have begun to pay off. “I'm a risk-taker,” he says.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 23, 2017
New World

Sarasota might never be the next Silicon Valley. Yet two tech-centric firms, with more than 100 combined employees, recently relocated to the area. What was the attraction?

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 22, 2023
Tort reform in Florida turns to auto insurance and loopholes

Two legislators have proposed changes to windshield laws that they say encourage lawsuits and send auto insurance rates higher.

  • Insurance
  • By Jay Brady |
  • June 3, 2011
Freedom Driver

Ryan Houck headed Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy to kill Amendment 4, the 'vote on everything' amendment. He now defends new attacks on economic freedom with Free Market Florida.

  • Florida
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 16, 2012
Too Smart for School

A high school senior, recently crowned by Google for her daring invention, has a goal of nothing less than curing cancer. Doubters beware.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Joel Chaffins, 34

President, Owner and Operator, No Place Like Home Care

  • Class of 2013
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 22, 2016
Trade up

The hunt for top employees at a renowned resort is in full blast in January. Will $2.4 million in salary increases push it to the top?

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 12, 2016
The best employer

Fortune magazine named Arthrex among the top 100 best places to work last year. The list is a recruiting magnet.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Daniel Barres, 35

CEO, Soaring Sky

  • Class of 2015
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 6, 2015
People first

A successful marketing campaign does't require a rich budget. A $17 million landscape firm found that out with an innovative approach.

  • Strategies
  • By Barry Friedman |
  • May 8, 2015
Loan harvesters

Entrepreneurs Brian Philpot and Rob Harper plowed their real estate profits into an agricultural lending business. It was a wise move.

  • Industries
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2024
National fraud allegations include Tampa nurse for siphoning fentanyl

Four people in the region were charged in a variety of cases.

  • Florida
  • By Sharon Hillstrom |
  • November 1, 2024
Storm response demonstrates spirit of humanity in Manatee County

Companies and organizations big and small have been on the front lines of helping post hurricane recovery.

  • Opinion
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: June 10

Regional business news at a glance.

  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 17, 2019
Landscape firm chases market share — and $40M in sales

Behind a unique pair of senior-level managers, ArtisTree has lots of room to grow.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2011
Corporate Report: June 17

The latest news from Valcom, HSN, and other Gulf Coast companies.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
Carlton Fields grows in Tampa

The law firm added 14,500 square feet of space in downtown Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Bloomberg News |
  • December 14, 2010
Syniverse plans debt

The company being acquired by Carlyle Group is marketing debt.

  • News
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