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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 21, 2019
Poker princess parlays life story into key business lessons

Molly Bloom bottomed out — in business and in life. Now she offers sound advice for entrepreneurs: Kindness matters. So to does a moral code.

  • Leadership
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 12, 2018
Company credits growth to ESOP structure

B&I Contracting ESOP double-digit growth

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 25, 2019
All in: Real estate firm pivots from management to ownership

Ciminelli Real Estate Services acquired, for $16.4 million, the Rubin Center, a commercial real estate property it managed, and plans to rename it and spend $500,000 on upgrades to it.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 16, 2018
Get Smart

Even in the best of times, 'somebody can come along and eat you, like Amazon,' says one data-infused executive. His company helps businesses bite back.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • November 11, 2016
Go young

Less than 5% of millennials seek a career in insurance, according to one survey. But the industry is attacking the issue with vigor.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2017
Art of Acquire

A big bank like Raymond James, with hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars at stake, can't afford a mistake in an acquisition. It helps to have an executive like Alexandra Band at the helm of that department.

  • Finance
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 17, 2016
It's a small world

The number of community banks on the Gulf Coast has dropped by nearly two-thirds in the last 10 years. Some think the bank-creation cycle will start again.

  • Finance
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 8, 2016
Greener grass

A new business model, particularly at an established destination, can be a risky move. But Selby Gardens has big plans to grow.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 15, 2025
Former Navy Seal's Tampa firm brings solar power to Manatee arts school

Manatee School for the Arts' planned solar project includes 3,000 panels and was drawn up by former U.S. Navy Seal Steve Rutherford, who used technology to protect soldiers in Afghanistan.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 12, 2025
Developer faces adjustments in using affordable housing law for Sarasota project

The city of Sarasota's Development Review Committee tells the developer of Adagio it must reduce apartment density and height to comply with zoning codes prior to formally submitted plans.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 7, 2024
Entrepreneurs aim to thwart Haines City’s food truck ban

Haines City delayed a reading and potential vote on a proposed ordinance banning food trucks after a public interest law firm argued that the ban violates Florida law.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 4, 2025
Employee-owned businesses on the rise in Florida

A pair of financial executives believe the power of Employee Stock Ownership Plans in Florida is about to get brighter.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

Equity One acquires Midpoint CenterCPA investment group buys in Woodmere Professional CenterBest Western owners buy nearby restaurantDeveloper buys land for Clark Station second phase Tidemark developer buys Gulf Drive retail buildingSarasota investor buys office near Pineapple SquareGlobal Group Investment buys land for professional centerWeingarten Realty Investors buys Hopewell Industrial CenterThe Sembler Co. preps for St. Pete project

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
How Hank Fishkind Would Change Florida

Florida's pre-eminent economist offers his prescriptions for Florida tax policy. Given the economy, state and local politicians may want to listen and take heed.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 15, 2022
A not-so-typical developer is building an affordable housing project with a twist in Wimauma

Nonprofit that builds affordable housing in rural areas through unique USDA program sees a pointed increase in demand. "There’s just there’s been an explosion" in need, says one official.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2006
Corporate Report

DNAPrint Genomics partner starts migraine drug studyCrescent Resources new joint parent improves capital pictureTampa company essential to tracking Katrina cleanupHoveround Corp. lays off 66Pop's Material Girl hits Home Shopping NetworkAmacore Group's Vision Plan gets deal with insurance firm

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at briefs from Gulf Coast businesses for free.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2008
Fees in free fall

Local governments are reducing impact fees to spur development and boost the tax base.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 3, 2013
The A Team

A security firm with fast-growth ambitions has refined a detailed system to help solve one of a business owner's biggest dilemmas: How to recruit and retain top employees.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • March 18, 2011
An Optimistic Turn

Gulf Coast hoteliers hope for a better tourist season than last year, when the BP oil spill dominated headlines. Slow recovery and soaring gas prices have shifted the emphasis to intrastate travelers.

  • Industries
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