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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 27, 2025
Former shark research nonprofit treasurer sent to prison in $450K fraud

The defendant, police say, used money for personal shopping, medical procedures, a vehicle and more.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2006
Delegate to Grow

Jose Morales credits employees with his company's fastgrowth and profitability. In three years, the 5-year-old firm's annual revenue has grown from $250,000 to $15 million.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 27, 2019
Brew and improved: With land deal, beer maker takes next big step

Fort Myers Brewing won awards for its beers in 2019, but the biggest news was the acquisition of a 23-acre parcel that will be the site of its much-needed new headquarters.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 10, 2022
Creative license: Insurtech startup brings fresh perspectives to market

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Kin Insurance is a lean, tech-driven industry disruptor. Throw some ‘Florida Man’ hijinks into the mix and anything’s possible.

  • Insurance
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 11, 2019
Law firm leader exudes passion for the pour

Lori Rabinowitz, director of marketing and business development at Trenam Law in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida, has become a certified sommelier.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 5, 2019
Buzzer beater: Entrepreneur aids athletes' search for a second act

Paige Thomas, founder and CEO of Elevate Branding in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, secured a deal to help Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade transition to a business career after he retires from basketball later this year.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 14, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Quite possibly a big deal: Crescent Brookdale Associates LLC has assigned its ground leases in Tampa's Corporate Center at International Plaza Westshore to a European investment trust.Couldn't stay away: t took only a matter of months for FNB Corp. to decide that the slow-growth Northeast maybe isn't where its entire future lies.Good deed: The state attorney's office in Hillsborough County is helping some colleagues in need.Open, again: The New Orleans-based law firm of Phelps Dunbar LLP reopened its Gulfport, Miss., office on Sept. 26 following a temporary closure by Hurricane Katrina.Clerk to address women lawyers' group: Hillsborough County Clerk of Court Pat Frank will discuss issues and concerns facing her office at an Oct. 18 luncheon at the Tampa Club, 101 E. Kennedy Blvd.Economist talks down real estate: Real estate probably has had its run and will slow nationally, says David Jones, chairman of Investors' Security Trust Co. in Fort Myers.New Fed chief to the rescue: Must President George W. Bush choose a more accommodative Fed chairman for his own political survival? That's what Pinellas Park bank analyst Richard X. Bove thinks.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2010
PBSJ sells to WS Atkins

Another of Tampa Bay's local corporate citizens will soon be bought out.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2012
Catholic church entity buys land for Sarasota cemetery

The price equated to $28,371 per acre.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2012
Building around America's pastime

Creating strong, long-term relationships with its subcontractors has paid off in an interesting way for Ed Taylor Construction.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2016
Hospital CEO quits after three years

Tampa General Hospital has initiated a nationwide search for a new CEO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2017
Agriculture leader checks damage; pledges $250K

Alico, in a statement, says “cursory inspections yesterday indicate that substantially all of our trees remain intact.”

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 18, 2024
Demolition of Sarasota restaurant makes way for new development

A restaurant demolition is underway near The Landings Shopping Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 3, 2022
Counter balance: Nimble developer finds ways to navigate housing crunch

Tampa, Florida-based Metro Development Group has capitalized on pandemic-driven market trends to bolster its appeal to frustrated homebuyers. Now it has to keep up with newfound demand.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 20, 2016
Corporate report

Tampa firm continues hiring surge; CEOs rank Florida among best states for business; Officials offer firm more than $1 million; Architecture firm adds trio; Former Tampa executive takes Naples post; Business leaders elected to Hall of Fame

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 11, 2012
Tod's Town

Tod Leiweke has built a deep reservoir of goodwill in the two years he's run the Tampa Bay Lightning. His admirers are primed for more.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 27, 2022
Florida's insurance regulator to back policies over fears 17 insurers will be forced to cease operations

The Office of Insurance Regulation's plan will take advantage of an exception to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rules.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 21, 2010
Government Digest: May 21 - May 27

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 22, 2013
Bridging the downturn

Public projects weren't sexy during the boom, but they helped companies such as Wright Construction survive the downturn.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2021
Tampa real estate exec's new project: writing a thriller

Dave Sobelman, CEO of Generation Income Properties, writes thriller that hits close to home.

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