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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • August 15, 2018
Sudden loss of chamber leader brings heartbreak — but also opportunity

Kathy Lehner beat out several candidates for the job and in March officially took on the role of president and CEO. She thinks her multi-year vision for the chamber helped land her the position.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 7, 2022
Crowning achievement: Royal Pets levels up as it takes on big rivals

With a new flagship store in a prime location in Tampa, the pet market, hotel and veterinary clinic isn’t flying under the radar anymore.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2007
Out of a Pinch

Tony Phelan was a successful restaurateur in Texas when the oil bust shattered his life. But he rebuilt a stronger chain in Southwest Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2008
The Swedish Maestro

Starting a hurricane-shutter business during a housing downturn is not for the faint of heart. But one Swedish entrepreneur is betting on a new business model for the industry.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • October 29, 2010
Government Digest: Oct. 29 - Nov. 4

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 1, 2022
Firm opens new HQ on day it announces quarterly revenue of nearly $450M

Kforce opens Tampa HQ focused on hybrid work “empowered by trust and technology.”

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2006
Bruising Broker

The competitive field of commercial real estate in Greater Sarasota can now count a true fighter among its ranks: Former national boxing writer - and long-ago retired amateur boxer - Joe Bruno.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

Lakewood Ranch to host Business Supporting the ArtsUSF local campus receives $500,000New vendor market opens near downtownSarasota franchise gets corporate awardFindSarasota expands model nationally

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 17, 2013
Open the shutters

Brian Rist didn't let the housing recession slow him down. When things got tough, he went to Cancun.

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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • November 23, 2012
Growing Pains

Tampa International Airport has whittled down its plan to build a grand new terminal, but its strategic growth could still benefit the region.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • July 22, 2016
Rock it

A well-timed, and well-told, story could make the difference between a sale and rejection. That concept drives the reboot of two restaurant brands.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 23, 2026
Parc Center for Disabilities to open St. Petersburg location

The new children’s services center expands the program’s early intervention, therapeutic programs and family support services.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 8, 2021
Holy cow: Area executive travels the world to pursue unique passion

A civil engineer in heart and mind, David Farmer has a coffee table book worthy collection of a unique set of photographs: manhole covers.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 16, 2020
Home health care company grows through multiple acquisitions

Doctor’s Choice Home Care, with a five-star hotel mindset, is expanding throughout Florida.

  • Health Care
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 4, 2005
'Condo-Converter'

It's simply a matter of getting the most bang for the buck, a beach developer says of hotel-condo conversions.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • February 4, 2011
Digital Do-Over

The company now known as Inuvo brought in Richard Howe to help turn its fortunes around. So far so good, he says, but the process hasn't been painless.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 25, 2025
Judge to rule on Joann's future as Gulf Coast stores will likely shutter

The retailer, which has filed for bankruptcy twice in the past year joining the ranks of Kmart and RadioShack, is expected to shut all of its stores nationwide, including 16 locally.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 26, 2023
DeSantis signs $2.7 billion tax break and windshield bills

The governor signed 27 pieces of new legislation Thursday, the day after announcing his presidential bid.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 7, 2023
National builder chooses SWFL for new unit, its fourth in Florida

Veteran homebuilding executive Kevin Brown was appointed to run the Fort Myers/Naples unit for M/I Homes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 1, 2023
Longtime Jabil Inc. exec Kenny Wilson promoted to CEO

He succeeds Mark Mondello as leader of the St. Petersburg-based global manufacturing company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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