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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2004
It's Not About Talent

The founder of Chuck E. Cheese says entrepreneurs are successful not because of high IQs. It's all about passion and drive.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
Entreprener Runner-Up: John Williams

The president of Gould & Lamb Healthcare Consultants LLC was one of this year's runner-ups for Entrepreneur of the Year.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • March 26, 2009
Pocket of Power

A triumvirate of powerful legislators, all hailing from Manatee County, are setting the agenda for this session — for the last time.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2003
Ingredients for Upswing Missing

George Rauch, a resident of Longboat Key, is a former investment banker on Wall Street and now owner of Bradenton-based General Propeller Co.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2004
Cherished Values: More About Families Than Cows

Chick-fil-A Inc. President Dan Cathy discusses corporate values and why the second generation of quick-service restaurateurs is just getting it wrong.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 6, 2010
Jobs bill same ol', same ol': subsidies

Maybe it's our cynical nature, but SB 1752 blows.

  • Opinion
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 10, 2020
Firing on all cylinders

The Gulf Coast's commercial real estate growth and positive momentum show few signs of abating in 2020

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 17, 2017
Brand builder

A small budget doesn't mean you have to skimp on creativity. It helps to develop a flawless understanding of your core audience.

  • News
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 12, 2023
John Joyce, 35

An IT executive's college startup now counts nearly 20 employee.

  • Class of 2023
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2008
Corporate Report

Walter Industries to separate businessesQuantum Immunologics testing cancer vaccineMIVA hires Perot Systems for ad management servicesNeoGenomics settles US Labs staff poaching caseGateway Bank approved to openLand company Alico declares new dividendTIB Financial increases salaries of four officersBrown & Brown declares 7-cent dividendCL Verify LLC hires new CEOUTEK TekScout partners with European news serviceTECO Energy adds half-cent to dividendCEO alerts shareholders to new CarBiz strategy

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2006
They've Seen It Before

For two well-known home builders, experience of past slowdowns is an ally in the fight against the current downturn. Patience and population trends will be the savior, not excessive giveaways.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: CAPCO updateVenom ERMovini up?FrontrunnersMeet Judge BarberAgainst type

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Behind The Donaldis dumpster diveLove thy neighborThe Right PriceIn search of noiseVenom ER

  • News
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 1, 2020
Onetime GM exec drives for growth in new career

We need to get a bigger piece of the pie,’ James Gallagher says.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 28, 2018
Smitten startup aims to seize the right growth opportunities

Pip & Grow, a cause-based, for-profit company that makes and sells a bassinet designed to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome,

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 27, 2024
Anna Maria Oyster Bar founder to slow down, names next CEO

Restaurateur John Horne found a succession plan in the office next door to his, with up-and-coming executive Eleni Sokos.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2006
Corporate Report

Corporate Report: Naples-based Health Management Associates Inc. completed the sale of two psychiatric hospitals and a closed inpatient psychiatric facility in Lakeland Progress Energy, Tampa Electric seek price hikesLee Memorial plans purchase of health systemsSuperior Bancorp completes merger with 1st Kensington Bank parentNuevo Advertising Group attracts two new clientsBancshares of Florida to merge with Old Florida BancsharesExecutive shake-up at Morgan Beaumont Clockwork Home Services buys Nashville franchiseeOutback restaurant chainscomparable-store sales fall moreIndustrial Biotechnology Corp. buys bug-repellant companyMorgan Beaumont takes in more, but loses even moreRadiation Therapy Services acquires Beverly Hills centerCarbiz nears listing on over-the-counter boardNobility Homes riding above lower-demand home market

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2004
Be Good to Your Employees

International speaker and employee motivator Barbara Glanz might sound corny at first. Then she cites statistics and the bottom line. CEOs are listening.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 22, 2020
Restaurants face steep climb to get back to 'normal'

Clean and safe are the new industry buzzwords.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2004
Business Shift

Trial lawyers file fewer nursing home negligence complaints. Are residents getting better care?

  • Entrepreneurs
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