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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 18, 2011
A New Network

Natasha Dedis and Spiro Verras both experienced frustration at the hands of Facebook. Instead of looking for a new social network, they're starting one.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 10, 2020
Ace announces plans for new place in Plant City

Ace Hardware chain to more than double existing distribution center capacity with new Blue Steel development in Plant City.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2016
Corporate report

Hertz shuffles board, replaces retiring CEO; Mall at University Town Center names new leader; Lakewood Ranch Medical Center appoints new top executive; Cuba is new Royal Caribbean destination for Port Tampa

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2014
Corporate Report

JK Transport Express executive facing federal fraud charges; Florida Hospital Carrollwood offering workers' comp services to Buccaneers; New Mexico Regulators back TECO's gas company purchase; and more corporate news.

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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • October 7, 2016
Maximize your deductions

If you are considering a major renovation, make sure you are aware of the ability to write off part of your asset. Missing this deduction could take years to remedy.

  • Finance
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 13, 2016
Gulf Coast apartment growth to continue

The 2008 foreclosure crisis, an improved job market, population gains, increased household formations — especially among millennials aged 21 to 37 years old — have combined to make the multifamily sector along the Gulf Coast one of the hottest in the country in the aftermath of the economic recession of the last decade.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 17, 2022
Software firm finds successful new direction

Geographic Solutions, with 450 employees, has enough work to support 100 more staffers. The rub? Finding those people.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2004
Conquering Foreign Lands

Bob Williams, of Vengroff, Williams & Associates, pushes the Sarasota collections and receivables company into the European market. Next up is Central and Latin America.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 26, 2016
A moving tale

During a two-year search, Coast to Coast Moving & Storage had three deals fall apart before finding the right fit for its headquarters.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2007
WCI bets on Bal Harbour

WCI Communities' executives fight to keep the company's cash coming in as they soothe anxious lenders who are owed $1.9 billion. Meanwhile, billionaire investor Carl Icahn and two hedge fund allies formed a majority on a newly created board to be elected Aug. 30.

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  • By Janelle Makowski |
  • January 30, 2004
'Never Give Up' (Tampa edition)

In 2002, Gevity HR was in a survive-or-die scenario. Erik Vonk was the right guy at the right time.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
Feds seek Crop comments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks comment on a new USDA program.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
Carmax buys into Fort Myers

The auto retailer paid $4.1 million for a 16.73-acre parcel on Colonial.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2010
USAmeriBank expands

Largo-based USAmeriBank is looking to open a new branch in St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2010
Plasma-Therm leases facility

The company has moved to a new facility in St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2010
Preservation commission improving McCollum Hall

The city of Fort Myers Historic Preservation Commission voted to approve repairs to stabilize the building and a new roof for historic McCollum Hall.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2011
Unemployment taxes will double

Employers could owe $171.70 in unemployment taxes per worker.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2011
DooleyMack Constructors starts Selby library renovation

A $1.2 million renovation of Selby Public Library in downtown Sarasota has begun.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2017
Two new nonstop destinations start at airport

Service between Islip, N.Y., and Colorado Springs, Colo., from Southwest Florida International Airport starts Thursday.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2018
Broker leaves firm, launches his own company

W.T. Pearson worked for Premier Commercial for five years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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