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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 30, 2014
Well Connected

Former bankruptcy lawyer Kelly Hoey is known as one of the top women in the tech entrepreneurial world. She credits good networking with her success.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Noelle Muniz, 29

Assistant Director, Because of Ezra

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 18, 2022
Historic resort laying off 238 employees

Famed South Seas Island Resort closed “for foreseeable future” after taking hit from Hurricane Ian.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2020
Area TV remote control company clicks on opportunities

Clean Remote's biggest challenge is choosing the best opportunity to pursue.

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  • December 6, 2019
Entrepreneur goes from debt to $37M business to now Hall of Fame

Kyle Taylor launched The Penny Hoarder in 2010.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 6, 2023
Company’s $35M acquisition comes as it cuts workforce by 14%

Clearwater digital advertiser Digital Media Solutions announced a major acquisition on the same day it cut jobs and turned down a bid to go private.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 18, 2025
Unlicensed contractor imprisoned in Sarasota hurricane scam

A judge handed down prison time for a Hillsborough County man who prosecutors say stole thousands of dollars from Hurricane Ian victims in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 26, 2025
Multimillion-dollar Bradenton tech CEO overcomes drug addiction

Miranda Monahan held what she calls a "dirty secret" for decades: That, despite running a profitable tech firm, she was also a drug addict.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 29, 2005
Legal Bloggers

Local lawyers say they publish weblogs for fun. But it also seems to help business.

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  • November 22, 2013
Corporate Report: Nov. 22

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 17, 2006
Government Efficiency

It's no joke: A pair of top government officials have found that using technology keeps them on top ofSouthwest Florida's rapid growth. It saves money, too.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 10, 2012
Capitol Chatter: August 10

The weekly roundup of what's happening in government and how it affects business.

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  • By Rich Mullins |
  • July 3, 2025
Be wary of the power — and peril — of AI to record meetings

Legalities, ethics and more are at play when the automatic artificial intelligence kicks in on virtual calls.

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  • August 17, 2012
Corporate Report: August 17

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • October 13, 2017
Brad Fuller, 38

CEO, Lightspeed Voice

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  • October 16, 2015
Kelly Davis, 37

Attorney, partner, Quarles & Brady

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • November 19, 2010
Real World Knowledge

Retired engineer Paul Wahnish started CTEF as a way to bring tech into local classrooms. The program, which is catching on throughout Florida, aims to fight boredom among students.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 2, 2019
At fire truck plant, attention to detail reigns — right down to shiny red paint

About 500 employees work at the 37-acre Pierce Manufacturing plant in Bradenton.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 16, 2021
Strong roots: Credit union exec overcomes steep obstacles

Rocio Smith, Achieva Credit Union’s new market vice president, started her working life as a migrant farmworker. That memory is motivation — and lessons for other executives.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 14, 2020
Builder nears $500 million in annual revenue

Stock Development sticks close to a core principle: diversification of revenue streams.

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