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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 2, 2021
Brewery quenches thirst for growth, buys spot for new taproom

Up next in the multimillion-dollar expansion plan at Calusa Brewing ? A likely doubling of both the payroll and production barrels.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 30, 2021
Hertz enters new year with momentum

After exiting bankruptcy in June, The Hertz Corp. hopes for a continued rebound in 2022.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 7, 2022
Historic hotel tripling in size

New addition to classic St. Petersburg hotel will have ties to the past.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 23, 2020
A Heritage Play

Ally Capital Group’s gamble on aging Westshore City Center buildings pays off with one of the largest new office deals in Tampa in the past several years with Heritage Insurance Holdings.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 11, 2020
Credit union makes small — but mighty — acquisition

Pinellas County-based Achieva Credit Union targets growth across the bay.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 25, 2020
Firm that helps businesses win federal contracts experiences busy 2020

With a massive influx of federal dollars into the economy, US Federal Contractor Registration's revenue and workforce has grown.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2021
Area auto dealership founder, chairman dies at 85

Dwayne Hawkins was an 'inspirational and visionary leader,' says his son.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 8, 2021
Tech executive grows a new passion — on the farm

In March, VantagePoint AI President Lane Mendelsohn bought a 75-acre ranch he'd been eyeing since he was a kid. Bring on the cattle.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 30, 2020
Company puts Tampa HQ up for sale for $6.5M

With many offices looking more like ghost towns than bustling hubs of people, some entrepreneurs — even ones running growing companies — are doing the once unthinkable: downsizing space.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2020
Area bank scores big win in PPP loans

Valley Bank beats out larger competitors in handling PPP loans for clients.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 19, 2020
Startup creates streaming service to help people fall asleep

To succeed, Lakewood Ranch-based Restflix will need to build a strong subscriber base.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 25, 2020
Cloud computing services company soars with sky-high growth

Atlas Networks utilizes a 'knowledge is power' proposition to gain market share.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 17, 2020
Coworking venture looks to grow with startup lab, venture capital arm

What started as a coworking venture has shifted to more than space provisions.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 6, 2019
Plan to expand area convention center aims to bring more visitors — and dollars — to town

A new Sheraton hotel will be built adjacent to the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 20, 2019
Area entrepreneur shifts model, jumps on family entertainment idea

Behind some fast success, big growth opportunities await for Jumpin Fun Inflata Park.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 14, 2020
How to fire a client/customer

Honesty — with yourself and clients is a key approach.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 28, 2020
Insurer makes bold moves to stay ahead of systemic change

AmeriLife, a health insurance, benefits and retirement planning firm based in Clearwater, has won major investment backing from Thomas H. Lee Partners, a private equity firm.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 6, 2020
Baseball team flexes marketing strength

Fort Myers baseball team moves forward with a new name and logo. It seeks to avoid mistakes other name-changers have made.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 20, 2020
Construction management firm harnesses virtual reality to troubleshoot problems

Sarasota-based Firmo Construction is helping clients anticipate and resolve problems prior to them happening on the construction site.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 30, 2020
Major retailer targets three-phased reopen plan

One of the region’s largest retailers prepares for reentry. ‘It was much easier to close stores than it has been to reopen them,’ new CEO says.

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