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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 19, 2011
Hack Attack

A specialist in cyber security for businesses says protection against sophisticated hackers is the new frontier. He hopes to capitalize quickly on the niche.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2005
Tampa's Visionary

Over the years, Finn Caspersen has contributed to the development of downtown Tampa just about asmuch anyone else. He may be at it again.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2006
Three Times is the Charm

First he worked at the Kennedy Space Center. Then he taught college. But it's his work as an entrepreneur that gained him recognition.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 29, 2025
Tampa Bay wins rights to host 2029 college football national championship

The College Football Playoff national championship game will be played at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 22, 2029, making Tampa the fourth city to ever host the event twice.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 25, 2024
$2B Tampa REIT: NYSE listing allows it to 'raise equity much more easily'

Days after ringing the bell at Wall Street's famed New York Stock Exchange, Sila Realty Trust's CEO talks about the future, the process and lessons he learned from his father.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2007
Corporate Report

AT&T eyes Florida for fiber-optic services rolloutHT Systems, Fujitsu Computer create palm-scanning devicePort Charlotte therapy company purchased by Aegis TherapiesMoffitt Cancer Centermoves to Microsoft's AzyxxiGerdau Ameristeel completes Chaparral purchaseAzteca America of SW Florida added to local DIRECTV

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 30, 2023
Forget pickleball: Tech CEO launches national pingpong league in Naples

A draft for players is expected later this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 17, 2010
Do It Again

WCI Communities was largely written off when it filed for bankruptcy protection. But after emerging from reorganization, the residential development company now plans to build homes again.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2012
Corporate Report: November 9

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 19, 2010
High Risk

Ralph Gross craved his own airline industry business for more than 10 years. His ultimate choice was all high-risk, high-reward.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 3, 2023
Sarasota performing arts theater moves forward with $8M project

The Players Centre for Performing Arts established a subsidiary to lead the capital campaign, which is scheduled to commence in September.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Grapevine Communications given award for excellenceInfinium Labs will demonstrate gaming service in Las VegasFort Lauderdale airline starts local serviceEpicurean Life now has five Sommeliers

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  • August 23, 2019
College moves forward on 74-acre campus

SCF will have a presence in the Parrish area by offering noncredit classes near the future campus site.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2016
They built a wall

Loran Jarrett, on a recent trip to New Orleans, found something that changed her life.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 22, 2022
Health products firm rises above industry challenges, founder's vaccine comments

Despite the noise over Dr. Joseph Mercola's vaccine opinions, the company that bears his name continues to thrive.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2013
Corporate Report: September 13

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • February 7, 2014
Keeping it Fresh

After spending eight years working on the Freshy product line, C-5 Biotechnologies is on the brink of its first major distribution accounts. Now it just needs to be able to fulfill the orders.

  • Industries
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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • September 2, 2016
Demand more

A hip work culture, down to the Frisbee breaks across the street, has fueled fast growth at a Polk County ad agency.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 23, 2009
Family Focus

Growing an organic clothing business organically takes the right combination of industry buzz and business savvy, two sisters are learning.

  • Industries
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2009
Little Feet, Big Feat

Leigh Peters has found a successful retail niche by offering hard-to-find, high-quality children's shoes.

  • Entrepreneurs
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