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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 30, 2020
New CEO brings gutsy — yet polished — edge to $930M firm

With humility and a burning desire to outwork competitors, the new leader of a storied insurance firm faces unique situation: prosper through a pandemic.

  • Leadership
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • April 14, 2023
Hospitals look to campuses — even middle school — to combat nursing shortage

As the number of open nursing positions grows rapidly, health care systems grapple with potential solutions. Many are targeting students — even as young as middle schoolers.

  • Health Care
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 17, 2022
A shortened workweek: Can it work?

In the great quest to retain employees, some companies, in Florida and worldwide, are taking a less-is-more approach, by cutting out 20% of the workweek.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2022
Area electric companies share plans of action in face of storm

Thousands of residents across the region are experiencing power outages as Hurricane Ian moves through the state.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 24, 2021
Hertz gets a post-pandemic, post-bankruptcy fresh start

With the breathing room of emerging from bankruptcy, global rental car icon Hertz faces its next big test: reinventing its model.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 15, 2021
Accounting firm defies industry norms, grows rapidly

St. Petersburg tax and accounting firm Spoor Bunch Franz challenges industry norms, traditions and expectations. Its methods seem to be working.

  • Finance
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 19, 2021
Personal care products firm delivers refreshing approach

Raw Sugar's careful growth strategy, including a heavy emphasis on brick-and-mortar in a world ruled by e-commerce, has proven to be fruitful.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 13, 2020
Food for thought: Restaurant industry leaders ponder their future

Ghost kitchens, automation and third-party delivery are among the many challenging developments Tampa Bay area restaurateurs are grappling with.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 23, 2019
Top Entrepreneurs: Hardware store chain president adopts a Wynn-ing formula

How life affirming is the positive work culture fostered by president Michael Wynn at Sunshine Ace Hardware? One employee took it all the way to her grave.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 24, 2018
A case for longevity

Korchmar enters fourth generation of leadership after marking 100 years of manufacturing leather case goods the hard way

  • Leadership
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • April 22, 2022
Community banks feel pinch of shifting industry

Several community banks in the region are looking to find opportunity amid a heavy amount of challenges, leading with the industry’s rapid digital shifts.

  • Finance
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 16, 2021
Farm workers in desperate need to get housing options

Affordable housing project in often-overlooked community aims to provide relief for farmworkers toiling in poverty and living in deplorable conditions.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 2, 2026
Leadership secrets revealed from a day at Disney's famed leadership institute

Lessons, in leadership and in life, abound at the Disney Institute. One example: It’s OK to be off task if you’re on purpose. Another one: What gets recognized gets repeated.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Columbia Sussex buys Sanibel Harbour ResortMcGarvey Development plans Cape Coral flex parkNew retail center planned for Naples BoulevardAdams Brothers Cabinetry plans future expansionBenderson acquires Jacaranda PlazaGE Capital Franchise acquires land for PerkinsFlorida Cancer Specialists opening Lakewood officeWoolbright buys Carrollwood's The CascadesProvidence Management buys, repositions PortofinoInvestment group acquires Armenia Center

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Realco Florida LLC buys 91-acre Airport Technology CenterSarasota investors buys Treeline office buildingFort Myers ISP buys office for headquartersFox Creek Holdings LLC buys I-75 parcelBank officials buy land for headquartersArdaman & Associates official buys George F. Young buildingAmerica's Capital Partners buys four-building Breckenridge VIIISt. Petersburg group buys 34th Street North warehousePriority Developers, NY investors plan Triple J Ranch development

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 6, 2006
The Banking Issus: Charts

The Review breaks down Gulf Coast banks by assets, net income, return on assets and return on equity.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 17, 2006
Coffee Talk

Conservancy sides with Babcock: The Conservancy of Southwest Florida, a Naples-based conservation group that has tangled with developers, says the sale of Babcock Ranch to West Palm Beach developer Syd Kitson and Morgan Stanley should proceed.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2006
Coffee Talk

D'Alessandro deal may spell new opportunitiesMorgan Stanley still raising money for Babcock RanchFounder of SKY Sotheby's to depart?Ideal time to pick up speedAir conditioning business keeps on humming Pasco invites you to the 'Land of Opportunity'Group takes startup capital to the bank Bank bug takes a bite out of Charlotte County Condo project finds an elusive gem: BuyersNew Radiation Therapy COO quits after five monthsFast Lane Clothing Co. profiled in this week's Review is a finalist for the Tampa Chamber of Commerce's 2006 Small Business of the Year award.HSN's huggable hanger sells 100 million unitsChico's is 'heard on the street'The CEO of Pinellas County-based startup ForeclosuresDaily.com will serve hamburgers Aug. 12 to the firm's customers.Business investment grows, sales tax figures show

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2004
Guardian Angles

A Pinellas County government auditor has raised questions about some court-appointed advocates for the aged and others. Robert W. Melton could be just getting started.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2006
Gulf Coast Banks and Thrifts (Stats)

View the statistics of the Gulf Coast's Banks and Thirfts for free

  • Entrepreneurs
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