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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2007
Corporate Report

Quality Distribution buys Boasso AmericaSource Interlink closes deal with Enthusiast MediaWalter Industries awards five-cent dividendDenovo Anderen Bank approved by FDICManatee Chamber wins third state awardSigns Now's July franchise growth nearly equals all of 2006MoneyShow.com offering university coursesContent provider Sky Angel adds Gospel Music ChannelSarasota WilsonMiller VP becomes regional managerInsignia Bank's first branch opens in Lakewood RanchObee's restaurant planned for Texas

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  • January 3, 2017
Resort gets new brand, part of $320M renovation

The Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort is now a JW Marriott.

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  • December 2, 2013
Sarasota hotels to get $3M in upgrades

Two properties, one near SRQ Airport, also have a new management group.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 5, 2011
Public Charity: Wise or Waste?

Local governments contracting with nonprofits for services spend millions of taxpayers' dollars each year. The strategy has its supporters and detractors.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 15, 2010
Mining for money

Raising venture capital in this economy is difficult business, but CallMiner has the track record to attract it. It's one of just a few companies in Florida that got funded this year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2004
Off the Bench

Old pros, newcomers to square off in Hillsborough, Pinellas clerk finals; Tampa prosecutor Ober bests challenger.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 2, 2017
Mr. Marketing

Marketing professor and consultant Philip Kotler wrote the book — literally — on marketing. His textbook 'Marketing Management' is used in business school classes nationwide.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 14, 2022
Andre Spivey, 39

Tampa Bay Fury and SecNetX, owner

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 17, 2006
Right Way to Sell

Developers seeking an edge in the competitive world of selling real estate can learn from one of the nation's best, Claudine Leger-Wetzel: She starts by believing in the product and selling the dream.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Brighton Furnishings to liquidate Plaza Verdi negotiations said to be moving smoothlyPresident nominates Florida appellate Judge Virginia Maria Hernandez Covington for U.S. Judge

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • September 16, 2016
Brand hand

Personal branding in the digital age requires more than your name and a bio. It's also a long-term commitment to authenticity, says one national expert.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2017
Act Two

Two forward-thinking manufacturing partners weren't content with guiding one business to nearly $500 million in annual sales. Now they are at it again.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 29, 2011
Sector Scorcher

The apartment complex side of commercial real estate is abuzz on the Gulf Coast. Many deals could be had.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 23, 2018
Metro Diner exec shares leadership lessons

Hugh Connerty Jr., in building big brands like Longhorn and Outback Steakhouse, has learned many lessons. A big one: don't let success make you complacent.

  • Leadership
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2006
Builder Beware

Taken alone, 2006 would be a good year for many home builders. But the past three years set a high - and now unreachable - standard. Incentives and price cuts are the first defense.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 6, 2023
How to make smart technology upgrades

Don't expect to just throw money at newfangled IT products and services and see instant results.

  • Technology
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 20, 2022
Results may variant: Tech council adapts to omicron

Tampa Bay technology council looks ahead to resumption of in-person events as it creatively tackles talent shortage.

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  • February 1, 2019
Developer: Sustainable homebuilding staple of future

Developer Marshall Gobuty is hard at work bringing energy efficient homes to market. But does he think other area homebuilders will also start going green? 

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 6, 2012
On the Line

A firm with superfast growth contradictory to the economy predicts even bigger doings in 2012. Which may include hiring 100 more employees.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 9, 2020
Area businesses connected to dogs and cats see surge in business during pandemic

From veterinary centers to pet supply stores, companies are handling fluctuations in business with different strategies.

  • Strategies
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