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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
Ruben's Back

After a year out of development with a bad back, Wayne Ruben is running full force again - this time with his own firm and his son. With partner Roger Holland, a Pennsylvania contractor, Wayne Ruben has five developments slated for construction in 2006 and 2007.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 2, 2019
Danish draft beer equipment maker drinks up growth

After spending more than a decade consolidating the majority of its U.S. resources, Micro Matic looks to conquer nonalcoholic categories.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 13, 2023
One-on-one with New College interim President Richard Corcoran

No stranger to stirring things up, Richard Corcoran goes all-in on a transformation of a liberal arts college.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 17, 2014
Review and Comment

The Amendments

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2003
Thorns of Deception

In a tale of broken trusts, more than a dozen clients claim Bradenton attorney Richard Groner mishandled their money prior to his suicide.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2003
Chamber Change-Up

Say goodbye to chambers of commerce that serve the Good Ol' Boy network more than the majority of their members. Sarasota entrepreneur Ray Villares and his supporters push for change.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 27, 2019
Restaurant firm cooks up rapid growth phase

A local corporate staple — behind a right time, right place leader — aims to maintain its internal entrepreneurial culture.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 20, 2025
NYC billionaire behind St. Pete tower talks move to Tampa Bay, with plans to stay

John Catsimatidis is the New York City developer behind St. Petersburg's tallest tower, the Residences at 400 Central. He spoke about investing in the Tampa Bay region and, soon, calling it home.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2004
The McDonald's of Home Services (Tampa edition)

Forget the plumber jokes. VenVest sees heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical services as a huge market ready for standardization and consolidation.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 18, 2021
New season: Work begins on beloved resort

After several months of delays, a massive redevelopment of the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is underway.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Ruben Holland, Gettel buy S.R. 64 landLofinos buy Siesta's 5011 Ocean Blvd.Roberts Millwood Inc. buys Norwood Products and millBirnbach buys control in Collingwood ConstructionEastgroup Properties expands Laredo facilityFort Myers spa owners buy second buildingNaples' Walkerbilt LLC buys nine-tenant office buildingTotal Land Development preps Dowling Mill officesBrookdale Senior Living buys Grand Court TampaExtra Space Storage buys, re-brands Tampa facilityOffice development uptick doesn't increase vacancy rate

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • November 26, 2010
Back on Camera

Eric Seidel spent nearly 20 years as a consumer lawyer for a Tampa TV station. Now he is taking his talents to the Internet and wants to bring small businesses along.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • January 17, 2013
Keeping Time

While many brick-and-mortar stores are closing in search of online sales, John Brozek took his Web store to a shop in St. Pete. So far, sales are up.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • June 3, 2011
Freedom Driver

Ryan Houck headed Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy to kill Amendment 4, the 'vote on everything' amendment. He now defends new attacks on economic freedom with Free Market Florida.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 16, 2012
Too Smart for School

A high school senior, recently crowned by Google for her daring invention, has a goal of nothing less than curing cancer. Doubters beware.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 27, 2012
Background Check

Global HR Research is emerging as one of the nation's largest providers of job-applicant screening companies.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 16, 2012
The Full Deck

Brian Lewis turned a hobby designing playing cards that lampoon left-wing politicians into a business.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 8, 2012
Mr. Comeback

John Pierce was diagnosed with cancer. He successfully beat it, and he's growing his business.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 14, 2020
How to review your brand

Stale brands need full assessments to come back to life.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Jen Storch, 33

Director, ambulatory services, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

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