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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 21, 2018
Semi-national bank, with $22 billion in assets, relies on area tech unit

With 10 patents and four more pending, OZK Labs — beyond the murals and free Starbucks — is doing some cool work for Little Rock-based Bank OZK, formerly Bank of the Ozarks. But this isn’t technology for technology’s sake. The overarching goal of the unit

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Commercial Real Estate Briefs

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2011
All in the Family

It wasn't patronage that landed Ed Kobel at the head of DeBartolo Development LLC, one the Tampa Bay area's largest family-owned companies; it was fate, success and hard work. But his genes sure didn't hurt.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Bank hunts for new CEO: Less than six months after opening, Liberty Bank has lost its president and chief executive.State gets Holder bill: Lawyers for Hillsborough Circuit Judge Gregory P. Holder, who was subjected to a recently concluded judicial ethics hearing, have delivered an invoice for their services.Rollercoaster ride: Cary Frounfelter and his 10-year-old daughter were enjoying Busch Gardens last summer when he was told to get off the Montu, an inverted rollercoaster.Name change is official: Just when Tampa Bay area residents thought they could stop asking: "What's a Fifth Third?"You've got to believe: Tampa attorney Scott Tozian, who specializes in the defense of lawyers accused of wrongdoing, is defending Richard Albritton, a circuit judge in Panama City.All in all, Florida's OK: We always look forward to the Taxpayers Network's annual booklet ranking the nation's states on such characteristics as demographics, taxes, government, economy, education, public safety and health and welfare.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 5, 2011
Scott Scorecard

How effectively did Gov. Rick Scott implement his agenda in his first legislative session? Editor Matt Walsh grades the governor.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 17, 2022
Break new ground: Construction firm gets creative with hiring

To combat a labor shortage, construction firm Robins & Morton, which recently expanded to Tampa, Florida, revamped its recruitment and training programs. It also started taking a chance on less-qualified applicants who showed potential.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 8, 2022
160 more build-to-rent homes coming to Fort Myers

Developers to start construction on a second build-to-rent community within The Forum later this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2004
Insider Perspective

Jay Feaster, general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, told Hillsborough Countyis young lawyers how he escaped the confines of the traditional law practice.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2004
Legal Calendar (Tampa edition)

Tampa's legal events calendar is provided free of charge.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • March 25, 2010
Gulf Coast Gaming Mecca?

A state economist developed an analysis to gauge the revenues to the state from gaming in different counties and the Gulf Coast dominated the list — potentially more than doubling state revenues.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2010
Fight goes on for Sarasota's Fishman

For the second time in two years, Sarasota entrepreneur Jordan Fishman has won courtroom vindication in a business case that has consumed his life since 2005.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • April 30, 2010
Government Digest: April 30 - May 6

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 24, 2021
SPP lands Sila Realty at 1001 Water St.

20-story Thousand and One tower will be the first new, dedicated office building delivered in downtown Tampa in nearly three decades. Sila Realty Rust becomes its third announced tenant.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2021
Exec sentenced in PPP loan scam, must forfeit boat and $3.3M

A federal jury convicted Casey David Crowther in March.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By CGI Windows & Doors Staff |
  • April 8, 2021
Nominate Your Hero

CGI Windows & Doors Launches Statewide Contest

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 21, 2020
Simon to get three Gulf Coast malls with Taubman deal

Deal for majority stake in Michigan center developer will add trio of upscale retail hubs in Tampa, Sarasota and Naples

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 13, 2020
Schroeder-Manatee chief talks to RCLCO

Rex Jensen discusses creation of Lakewood Ranch in consultant's "Great Minds of Real Estate" series

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2019
More CEOs concerned about economy

Annual PwC CEO survey indicates growing pessimism for global economic growth.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • March 18, 2016
Corporate report

Brewery expands, pours into Tampa; St. Pete firm receives $1.1M investment; Partnership adds board member; Naples duo forms legal practice; Daytime Cafe continues nationwide expansion

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2015
Chain cracks open more growth

The story behind how First Watch Restaurants closed a deal that nearly doubles the size of what was already a $140 million company mirrors the daytime eatery chain itself: Friendly and quick, and no hassles.

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