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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 3, 2011
Room Service

It's tough to gauge hotel demand when leisure travelers and corporate groups make reservations at the last minute. But a better-than-expected fall season may be a harbinger of better times ahead for hoteliers.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2010
Corporate Report: Nov. 19 - Nov. 25

The latest news from Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp P.A., WFLA-TV, and more.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 14, 2010
A Big Net

Jesse Biter, founder of a $16 million auto industry software firm, finds motivation in going after his market's biggest clients. His refusal to accept rejection is a big ally.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 30, 2010
Clean cut

American manufacturers can compete globally if they're efficient. A small saw blade manufacturer in Naples shows how.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 8, 2010
Bond managers shine

Good stock advisers are hard to come by on the Gulf Coast, but you don't have to look far to find great bond pickers.

  • Finance
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 11, 2011
The right incentives

Bob Schwartz treats poor people with AIDS, but his views about incentives offer good lessons for business owners. Cash isn't as powerful as you think.

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  • By George Rauch |
  • December 21, 2012
Curb your appetite for high returns

Returns from the stock and bond markets aren't what they used to be.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 30, 2011
Queen of Soaps

Entrepreneur Deanna Kelly sells soaps and other bath products by emphasizing their beneficial attributes. She stocks her stores with more than 600 products.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 20, 2013
Pricing the bank

Investors are willing to pay a little more than book value for healthy Florida banks.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2012
Corporate Report: June 22

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • August 10, 2012
Corporate Report: August 10

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 7, 2012
Banquistadors

A Spanish-owned bank plans to grow its presence on the Gulf Coast, drawn by the promise of economic recovery and diversification.

  • Finance
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 4, 2012
Top Salespeople: The Zen Master

Philippe Martin says having a genuinely positive attitude is the key to successful sales. A French joie de vivre helps him sell Porsches.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 17, 2012
Capitol Chatter: March 16

Crist's election ambitions, expert witness standards, business tax credits and more.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • June 24, 2021
NY investor buys office complex at auction, plots renovation

Real estate investor George Graham breathes new life into a strategically located office building. He’s eyeing more projects in the region.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 7, 2021
Devanshu "Dev" Swaly, 39

Warren Averett LLC, senior manager

  • Class of 2021
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 12, 2021
Value add hunters find slim pickings

With markets nationwide surging amid protracted growth cycle, investors seeking "value-add" buys are having to look harder to find properties capable of big gains.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 5, 2021
Area college student scores Shark Tank win

University of Tampa's Shirah Benarde now aims to keep competitors at bay.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 5, 2021
Hammer time: corporate executive enters franchise sector

Rick Sander has his eye on a specific goal: recurring revenue.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 20, 2021
Benderson Development expanding through net-lease investments

University Park-based Benderson Development has completed more than a half-dozen such acquisitions since 2019 totaling $1.5 billion.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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