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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 19, 2010
Scary Times

Paul Purcell, chief executive of a nearly $700 million financial services firm, reveres free markets, entrepreneurs and capitalism. No surprise: President Obama gives him nightmares.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 24, 2012
Born to Run

Hospitality marketing executive Judi Gallagher turned on her inner rock 'n' roll concert groupie. Her musical muse: Bruce Springsteen.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 13, 2024
Report: New home permits down 15% in Tampa-St. Pete, 34% in Naples

A new study finds that nationally and in Florida, permits for new homes fell for the second straight year, making it more difficult for buyers in an already-crowded market.

  • Florida
  • By Elizabeth Djinis |
  • May 15, 2026
Mark Vengroff: Hyperfocusing on an in-demand niche pays big dividends

"We went through a lot of struggles on a lot of things, … but every big mistake we had, we had some huge reward come out of it in the end." –Mark Vengroff, One Stop Housing

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2011
Sarasota real estate investor wants more

Prominent Sarasota real estate investor and developer Henry Rodriguez wisely began to sell off the bulk of his holdings in 2005 and 2006. Now he wants to get back into the market.

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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • September 26, 2024
Noted Tampa businessmen host barbecue fundraiser for pal’s rare disease

The cook-off has grown to host thousands for 13 years in a row.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2010
Better than nothing, but a ways to go

Lee County commissioners aren't known for being big tax cutters, so Coffee Talk figures any reduction is welcome news.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2016
A nice ride

The uncertainty of the economy, given the recent election and multiple other factors, didn't stop at least one company for making a major investment in its future.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 24, 2017
Theatre spends $5M on land for new home

Gulfshore Playhouse was founded in Naples in 2004.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
Silver Airways announces St. Pete service

The airline plans to kick off service from the Clearwater airport to/from Fort Lauderdale and Key West in mid-March.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 15, 2020
Paul Beattie, 39

Beattie Development/Bergau Plumbing, president

  • Class of 2020
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 20, 2013
'Adapt to overcome'

Paul Blackketter has been to dozens of countries and hundreds of cities in the past decade. He always brings two pairs of shoes.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 14, 2016
Prep for success

An elite private school leader asks employees something that should resonate with any executive: Who will miss us if we're gone?

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2020
NYSE delists bankrupt area firm from stock exchange

Hertz Global Holdings now trades on the over-the-counter market, under the symbol HTZGQ.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2014
Melting Pot looks to stir up expansion

The fondue restaurant chain is targeting several cities in the United States and Canada for new franchises and is offering existing restaurants to franchisees.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 21, 2022
Plant City Economic Development Corp. welcomes new CEO

Steve Morey, a veteran of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, has succeeded Jake Austin.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 8, 2015
A hospitable school

With nearly 900 students, FGCU's school of resort and hospitality management is producing job-ready graduates for the recovering industry.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2010
Gov. Crist getting support

Gov. Crist is now favored in the race for Florida's U.S. Senate seat.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2018
Airline offers new route to Albany, NY

Allegiant adds route between Punta Gorda and Albany, New York

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: DayStar Communications prepares for rate changeSuncoast Offshore Grand Prix officials are bracing for what could be a significantly more expensive event next yearFirst National Bankshares of Florida buying more

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