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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 2, 2022
IT services company focuses on optimization of data in the cloud

Founded in 2021, Blue.cloud's valuation has already topped $100 million.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2007
Productivity Gain

Sean Walsh is leading Skyway Software into markets around the world with a product that cuts down software development time, saving resources.

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  • September 7, 2007
Corporate Report

Pierce Manufacturing grows Bradenton production lineMoneyShow.com, Forbes partners on Web offeringsAgile, partner release Crime Stoppers messaging program

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2008
Technology Invasion

Advanced C4 Solutions built a reputation serving the U.S. military. Now it wants to invade private industry.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 1, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Florida Bar gives Walbolt appellate award GrayRobinson attorneys elected to boardsJudicial applicants sought for Pinellas-Pasco circuitStetson faculty members honored for workHill, Ward & Henderson hires new tax attorneyFoley & Lardner lawyers recognized By Chambers USACarlton Fields attorney becomes certified in tax lawSatterfield joins Broad & CasselFAWL installs new presidentFlorida Bar honors 50-year lawyers

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  • November 6, 2008
Fancy a Loan?

From a global view, lending has never been tighter. Says one top economist: "Banks are turning away borrowers left and right."

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  • May 24, 2013
Corporate Report: May 24

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By David W. |
  • January 25, 2013
Broken: The merit retention system

What began as an attempt to protect the state's court system from corrupt judges has led to politicized fights over retention and defacto lifetime appointments for judges.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 5, 2011
Scott assesses session

On all of Florida Gov. Rick Scott's major agenda items, the Legislature shifted state policies in his direction. An interview with the governor.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 12, 2021
National hotel chain debuts new brand concept in Tampa

North Carolina hotel company, chasing population growth, makes Florida the focus of its new brand and expansion.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 10, 2021
Commercial real estate industry optimism on the rise

Surveys from a trio of prominent industry groups -- Urban Land Institute, Society of Industrial and Office Realtors and NAIOP -- predict a surge in activity for balance of this year and 2022.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 15, 2021
Young and bold entrepreneur quickly builds beauty school brand

Young entrepreneur follows through on a critical business practice, in re-investing significantly into her company. It’s already begun to pay off.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 13, 2020
Baseball executives seek big hit in cultural shift

Changing an organization’s culture, a pair of professional baseball executives are learning, requires a steadfast ability to remain patient — without missing fast-moving opportunities.

  • Leadership
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 24, 2020
Attorney's pandemic mantra: this too shall pass

Henderson Franklin stockholder Amanda Barritt balances tasks and injects humor to help get through the crisis.

  • Leadership
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 26, 2019
Lease sparks office activity at Water Street Tampa

Accounting firm RSM US LLP becomes the first office tenants announced at Water Street Tampa, a $3 billion redevelopment transforming downtown Tampa

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 12, 2018
In Focus: Sarasota/Bradenton

The Sarasota and Bradenton area submarkets are performing well across the office, industrial and retail sectors, according to statistics compiled by research firm CoStar Group.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 8, 2019
How to run an effective brainstorming session

Following some basic rules can help companies make the most out of idea generation.   

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 15, 2019
CEO of growing national people transport company shares plans for Florida expansion

Gotcha is operating a vehicle ride share in Sarasota.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 22, 2019
Hit the gas: Businessman chases high-speed thrills

Entrepreneur by day, race car driver by night. That’s Chris Ruppel.

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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 9, 2016
Why Florida state worker pensions are in a pickle

This fall, Florida's top pension plan investment manager is singing the praises of his fund that managed to wring out a feeble 0.61% return on investments this fiscal year.

  • Florida
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