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  • By George Rauch |
  • October 29, 2009
It's unavoidable: Gold to go up, up, up

When you combine all the factors that affect the price of gold, you can't reach any other conclusion: The price will continue to rise.

  • Opinion
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 8, 2020
Even in times of crisis, nimble companies can utilize interns

An area university is encouraging businesses to transition from in-person to remote internships this summer and fall. Officials have some key tips about how to make it a smooth and productive transition.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2006
Lou Lasday: Brand loyalty is a two-way street

Marketers want customers to be loyal, but are they loyal to their customers?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2007
Vanilla Investing, Sweet Returns

James Pappas' long-term strategy sometimes even pays off for him and his clients in the short-term.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2009
Gulf Coast Week

Regional business news at a glance

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  • By Lou Lasday |
  • April 23, 2010
Dynamic 'REM' Databasing

It will tell you when a client is due, when he is overdue, or when he is done.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 15, 2012
Capitol Chatter: June 15

The weekly roundup of what's happening in government and how it affects business.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 28, 2020
Senior housing project defaults on loan

Campo Felice, a Fort Myers senior housing complex, has suffered under the double weight of the pandemic and debt.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • May 25, 2018
Co-work space landlord plots national, global growth

Co-work space, office space, commercial real estate , offices, work , growth

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 27, 2016
Man of the land

Bruce Erhardt gave up boat sales for land deals in the 1970s. He's never looked back.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 28, 2023
SeaPort Manatee official chosen to lead statewide board

SeaPort Manatee is getting some attention now that its executive director is leading a statewide port council with a goal to expand infrastructure.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2007
Inside the Box

A Sarasota entrepreneur is hoping to turn cardboard into a multimillion-dollar enterprise.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2008
Silo Subtraction

A onetime military attorney is tackling the Gulf Coast commercial real estate industry by refining a teamwork-first approach. But the market dip is proving to be a big foe.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 11, 2011
Pain Relief

An eclectic group of medical device industry executives and entrepreneurs behind a Gulf Coast startup set some bold goals. They will need to work fast.

  • Industries
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 8, 2025
Anthony Solomon: Walking away from a deal is often the smartest move

“Your job is to solve puzzle. That’s how I look at what we do. Putting the puzzle together.” –Anthony Solomon, The Ronto Group

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 9, 2025
Alissa Silvers, 30

40 Under 40 winner Alissa Silvers is CEO of Liss Design LLC.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 30, 2023
Historic beach hotel wants to add 629 rooms as part of massive expansion

Golf, retail properties sold and a company buys three Manatee warehouse top the week's commercial real estate news.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 6, 2023
Push for constitutional amendment to change increases in homestead assessments

A Miami Republican wants to cut how much assessments can go up on homestead properties.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 15, 2005
Lawyers Host Judicial Pig Roast

More than 300 lawyers, judges and guests attended the Hillsborough County Bar Association's annual Judicial Pig Roast on April 9 at the Stetson University College of Law's Tampa campus.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2009
Just say no to TARP bailout funds

Would you want Barney Frank or Nancy Pelosi telling you how to run your bank?

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