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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2007
Family Timing

With the help of an investor on the other side of the Atlantic, Tom Hanway started a business that his two sons now help run. A cash infusion from a brother helped the company turn the corner.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 22, 2013
Butler did it

Gina Butler baked a $33 million cupcake franchise empire in a little more than five years. Her next move: take a big bite out of Florida.

  • Strategies
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 23, 2005
Shaking Up the Industry

Steven Johnston says he's changing the real estate industry with a 2% commission business model. His competitors disagree.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2006
No Black Holes

A trio of veteran bankers formed a successful trust company by focusing on the areas missed by large banks. It turns out the big boys miss a lot.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2008
Corporate Report

Gerdau Ameristeel of Tampabuys Ontario recycling firmWalter Industries board toissue new quarterly dividendFifth Third picks Call to headS. Florida bank operationsTECO Energy of Tampaissuing 20-cent dividendMidwest NeuroSurgery & Spinechooses Intergy EHR by SageAdvanced Ultrasound appointsRelations PR & MarketingDiamondhead Casino receives$1 million credit lineGold Standard unveils updated toxicology Web siteSpindlyville products available on the InternetJabil makeslocation devices for California firm

  • Industries
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2003
Growth Pays Its Way and More

Excerpts from a report on whether growth pays its way by Research economist James F. Dewey, of the University of Florida's Bureau of Economic.

  • Opinion
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Osprey SA purchases Lakewood Ranch ADT building Marquee en Ville on track for summer '05Sarasota County upgrades water treatment plantRealty Investment Co. torenovate former Scotty's

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 15, 2021
Music Man in the Boardroom

Johnny Crowder balances running a tech start up that offers mental health support and life on the road as frontman of a heavy metal band

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2007
Walsh: REVIEW & COMMENT

It's the morning after. The more you dig into the tax-reform legislation adopted in the special session, the sleazier it looks. It's as predicted - a legislative, leadership failure, in spite of the tax rollback and tax cuts.

  • Opinion
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 18, 2023
Moffitt Cancer Center set to begin construction on 775-acre campus

When complete, the new global innovation center in Pasco County will include 140 new buildings and employ 14,000.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 18, 2022
Prominent business, finance executive points out recession indicators

PGT Innovations' Jeff Jackson details what he looks for to get to the if and when of a recession.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2004
Death Doctor

National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law brought a pre-eminent pathologist to Stetson.

  • Law
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2003
YP Sarah Hoffe

Sarah Hoffe, a radiation oncologist for 21st Century Oncology, talks about work, dealing with death, who has mentored her and more.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Judges neededNo help from Hollywood Youire invitedFlorida: Middle of the pack

  • News
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 13, 2010
GULF COAST 500: Pinching Pennies

The secret sauce to operating a successful restaurant is to control expenses. The Phelans are masters at this business.

  • Strategies
  • By Denise Federer |
  • June 29, 2012
All in the Family?

Managing conflict in the family business isn't always easy, but it's key to a strong family and a strong company.

  • Strategies
  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 10, 2014
Paddle for hope

Gene Evans discovered his stage-four kidney cancer when paddleboarding. Now he uses the sport to save his live and others.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 21, 2015
Electric life

Hard work, combined with self-confidence, helped Isaac Barpal get from a kibbutz in Israel to the top of Corporate America.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2022
Bank of America appoints Southwest Florida business banking exec

Stephenie Whitfield has been with Bank of America since 2016.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2014
Inc. names UT-student startup a 'Coolest'

Startup Beatmerch provides merchandise, e-commerce and other retail support for artists making electronic dance music.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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