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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.

  • Strategies
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 21, 2026
Ford's Garage announces leadership changes amid expansion

The changes come as the classic comfort food chain prepares to open six new locations in new markets across the U.S.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • 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 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.

  • Entrepreneurs
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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.

  • Strategies
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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 Jean Gruss |
  • April 5, 2013
Internet office

Having a showroom helps to sell office furniture online.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • February 10, 2017
How to... Do business in Cuba

Jason Woody, head of a Tampa nonprofit specializing in cornea transplants, has worked hard in recent years to get a foothold in Cuba.

  • Strategies
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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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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2022
Recruitment firm names new co-managing partner of local office

The role is a promotion for Kimberly Wacaser, who joined Vaco’s Tampa office in 2012.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 12, 2023
Six months in the planning, Lakeland power plant to be demolished

Total Wrecking & Environmental will implode the facility on Saturday — on a livestream.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2010
Media General 'convergence' shows mixed results

A celebration was held Tuesday night for the 10th anniversary of Media General Inc.'s convergence project in Tampa.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2010
Unfinished Dali gets accolades

The grand opening of St. Petersburg's new Salvador Dali Museum is six months away, yet the unfinished structure is already garnering accolades for its unique design.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2013
Starwood, SMR form venture to develop 475 acres

Lakewood Ranch's developer and a real estate investment firm will partner to develop more than 600 lots.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
Hulk Hogan makes a splash at beach restaurant

Hulk Hogan, the wrestler and entrepreneur, has muscled Crabby Bill's aside and opened his own restaurant in Tampa.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2013
Lawmakers to investigate deal with St. Pete insurer

Insurance committee will review the May 22 takeout deal with Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Co.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2011
Sonic site of new Chase bank

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA purchased a 7,126-square-foot former Sonic drive-in restaurant on State Road 64 for $915,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2011
Sawgrass Cove apartments sell for $23.2M

New York City-based based Atlas Real Estate Partners and Boca-Raton based Andover Real Estate Partners purchased the 336-unit Sawgrass Cove Apartments for $23.2 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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