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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • May 29, 2013
Found the rum - and it's on Siesta Key

It sounds like a dream job, but making rum isn't all lying on the beach and sampling the product.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 7, 2011
Law & Order

Rob Dinan thought being a police officer was the most adrenaline-filled experience he would ever have. Now he's back for more, only this time he's an entrepreneur.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2011
Back in the Salsa

An entrepreneur with a potentially tasty opportunity is on the hunt for investors.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2012
Capitol Chatter: May 11

Scott and high ed, no-fault laws and Citizens insurance hurricane bonds

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 16, 2012
Brew Master

The business of beer manufacturing drafts an element of amusement, but achieving success isn't all fun and games.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2021
Area community ranks No. 1 in U.S. for home sales through June

Lakewood Ranch residential transactions are up 83% from the same time in 2020, survey of master-planned communities finds

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 27, 2021
Rent -a-car giant changing how it disposes of fleet; expanding partnership with Uber

The Hertz Corp. will work with Carvana to sell vehicles in its fleet and expanding EV options to Uber drives

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 9, 2021
One way to fight employee turnover? Increase pay.

The credit union has been putting culture first for awhile, but has found that providing competitive wages is more important now than ever.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 9, 2021
Baby talk: Inventor tackles another infant safety issue

Crescent Womb creator James Spencer of St. Petersburg, Florida, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Newt, a replacement for crib bumpers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2020
Area small business leader pleads for government leaders to act on crisis

Mike Harting, CEO of 3 Daughters Brewing in St. Petersburg, says elected officials need to act now to save small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2020
Despite 90% sales drop, firm holds off on pay cuts, layoffs

Squaremouth makes strong commitment to employees.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • November 17, 2017
How to Execute a Smooth Succession

It all starts with open communication and builds from there.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 18, 2013
'Fine Fundamentals'

The national economy has a chance to grow at least 3% in 2014, one analyst says. The potential hurdle is a common business foe: the federal government.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 24, 2016
Deal shop

Dan Creighton has a knack for finding redevelopment deals that other retail developers have missed. Now he's expanding out of state.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • February 12, 2016
A long shot

Jobs at FairWarning are in high demand. But the selection process is rigorous.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 10, 2015
Public appeal

New rules make it easier for small companies to sell stock to the public because disclosure rules are less stringent.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 23, 2015
Growth by giving

Susie Bowie has gained notoriety for leading a 24-hour giving day.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 15, 2015
Master scribe

Speech-recognition software and talented U.S.-based employees give MedScribe Information Systems an edge in the medical transcription business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2015
Net Brutality

The FCC's efforts to stifle zero-rated Internet services will have a big effect on Florida: limiting the connectivity of millions of Latin American tourists and business people.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 16, 2025
Historic $25 million grant to fund nature experience in Naples

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida received a record donation from the John & Carol Walter Family Foundation.

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