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  • By Michael J. Wilson |
  • October 1, 2017
Going Global: International Tax Issues for Small and Mid-Size Companies

Small and mid-size companies are continuing to expand their businesses globally at an ever-increasing rate.

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  • By Kat Wingert |
  • April 16, 2025
AI: The next new frontier?

While some media organizations are clamoring to be leaders in artificial intelligence, the Observer is following a different approach.

  • Opinion
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 5, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Bank holds out for nice price: It was not six months ago that Glen W. Fausset, president of 1st National Bank & Trust, was stamping out speculation that the 19-year-old Bradenton bank would be sold.Well represented: It appears the local real estate industry, for the most part, applauds the recent appointment of Pinellas County Commissioner Bob Stewart to the Florida Impact Fee Review Task Force. McEwen gets official OK: As expected, Catherine Peek McEwen has received the official approval of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to become Tampa's next bankruptcy judge.All's well?: Talking about Tampa bankruptcy court: It might be one of the busiest in the nation, but business has been slowing down there over the past couple years.New bank on schedule: The first bank based in south Hillsborough County in almost a decade is on track to begin business next month.'Real-Time Enterprise': Are you ready for extreme competition as the "great 21st century business reformation" takes place? Look no further than the "Titans of Technology."

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 20, 2006
Walsh: Walgreen Way: Dan Jorndts' Roadmap for CEOs

The retired chairman and CEO wowed his audience with straight talk on what it takes to be a successful CEO.

  • Opinion
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 6, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Isle of Athena developer may need Athena's help: When you research Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, the arts, industry, justice and skill, you'll find some goofy mythological stuff - like when she was born.Rising real estate deflates economic development: John Saputo, president and owner of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, has been looking nearly three years in Manatee and Sarasota counties for a 25-acre site for his growing company - almost to no avail.Long way to go: The president of the National Venture Capital Association reiterated the obvious to local entrepreneurs and investment bankers recently.Don't call it a branch: The Bank of Commerce is adding a second location in Sarasota. But don't let Charles O. Murphy catch you calling it a branch of his bank.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 25, 2011
Siren Song

The Baby Boom generation currently nearing retirement may be one key to the Gulf Coast's economic recovery as they seek to buy businesses in the Sunshine State.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 15, 2020
Alyssa Gay, 28

Alyssa Gay Consulting, founder and chief content strategist

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2004
Ethnic Foods, Hot Niche

Several owners have opened Bravo Supermarkets, large-scale ethnic stores, in Bradenton and Orlando. With the success of these stores and the growth in the Hispanic market, more are on the way.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 27, 2023
Can Gov. DeSantis win the presidency? Should he try?

The more you read Gov. Ron DeSantis' book, the more convinced you become that it is his way of giving voters a quick-read of from where he came, his principles and that he wants to be in the White House.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2004
Chamber's No. 2 to Retire

Say goodbye to Bill Couch, the Sarasota Chamberis senior vice president. Heis leaving after two decades.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 22, 2010
1-800 Niche Filled

A Gulf Coast entrepreneur is on a mission to show fellow entrepreneurs the power of the toll-free vanity phone number.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2012
ELECTION 2012: State Attorney 12th Circuit

Long-time local prosecutor Ed Brodsky is facing one-time prosecutor Peter Lombardo to be State Attorney for the 12th Circuit.

  • Florida
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 4, 2012
Capitol Chatter: March 2

The Legislature moved closer to addressing tax cuts and the foreclosure process, while also showing lobbyists hold favor.

  • Florida
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 4, 2012
Capitol Chatter: March 2

The Legislature moved closer to addressing tax cuts and the foreclosure process, while also showing lobbyists hold favor.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 22, 2019
Miller says JLL operates with "best-in-class" people

Brent Miller leads commercial real estate brokerage company JLL's Tampa operations, where he leverages considerable resources and what he calls "best-in-class" people.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 10, 2024
Ashley Cummings, 35

40 Under 40 winner Ashley Cummings is vice president of health services at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Class of 2024
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 10, 2023
Pasco college promises to add 200 nurses in region

St. Leo University says it can produce 200 nurses in five years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 14, 2023
Pro business group takes on trial lawyers in new ad campaign

The Associated Industries of Florida in a new campaign urges lawmakers to past tort reform and warns the public of "greedy" billboard lawyers.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • March 4, 2010
Government Digest 03/05/10

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 28, 2010
The Cavalry

A trio of large corporations sees fertile ground in the Gulf Coast. Will the moves signal an end to the downturn?

  • Strategies
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