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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 26, 2022
Gus Stavros, prominent philanthropist and World War II veteran, dies at 97

He helped more than 400,000 students around the world, including 30,000 in the Tampa Bay region, with financial literacy and career preparation.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2019
More fruit, less loot: trade wars present issues for Florida growers

A University Florida study projects tomato, strawberry and bell pepper growers statewide could face big problems under a new NAFTA.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2018
Company falls short of jobs promise, repays county $100,000

rasota Medical only hired 12 people from 2010 to 2015. It fell 49 jobs short of its commitment — even though it already had the county’s $360,000. Company paid back Sarasota County $100,000, with the final payment coming earlier this year.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 3, 2010
High Hopes

A Gulf Coast inventor has learned many lessons in a two-decade effort to turn his creations into mass-market triumphs. He hopes 2011 will be a breakout year.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 4, 2023
Pair of former PepsiCo executives joins water company board

The move follows a lawsuit settlement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 20, 2023
Clearwater mayor shocks city council with sudden resignation — during meeting

Frank Hibbard, unhappy with spending priorities, made the announcement during a Monday morning budget workshop.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 1, 2012
Marketing Like Crazy

PostcardMania never let up on the marketing gas, even when the economy tanked and revenues fell. It paid off.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Brigitta Shouppe, 33

Account Executive and Freelancer, B2 Communications

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 28, 2017
Feel of Steel

Change is hard — especially after seven decades. But for Tervis, risk of inaction outweighed other worries.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 26, 2017
See the wizard

Land O' Lakes firm hopes its new algorithm will provide easily accessible valuations for commercial building owners.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 1, 2017
Going Strong

A lot has changed since the early 1990s. Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of Realtors' focus on clients and unity hasn't.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 29, 2017
Roll With It

Being popular is nice. But Ruth Wardein, the entrepreneur behind a fast-growing and beloved bakery, is learning that popularity comes with a new set of challenges.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Jessica Eckley, 36

Founder / CEO, Eckley Media

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Sarah Tumm, 32

Founder and CEO, DimTec3D

  • Class of 2015
  • By Corie Richter |
  • March 6, 2015
Adopting benefits technology can boost employee satisfaction

The price of technology may appear to be high, but the cost of dissatisfied employees may be considerably higher. Good benefits packages will mean nothing if your workers cannot figure them out and access them easily online.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 20, 2015
Full swing

Commercial and residential building activity is on the rise in one Charlotte city, with more growth projected.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 6, 2024
Joe Chillura, behind tax plan that saved the NFL in Tampa Bay, dies at 84

Joe Chillura — architect, former Hillsborough County commissioner and former Tampa City council member — died Saturday. He was 84.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 12, 2024
Tampa health care exec and prominent civic official David Pizzo dies at 64

West Florida Market President for Florida Blue David Pizzo died Friday. He was 64.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2008
Family Focus

Growing an organic clothing business organically takes the rightcombination of industry buzz and business savvy, two sisters are learning.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
Corporate Report: Tigrent hires interim CEO, revises licensing agreement

Cape Coral-based financial educational training provider Tigrent Inc. has appointed Steven C. Barre as interim CEO after the departure of Charles M. Peck.

  • Strategies
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