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  • By George Rauch |
  • September 7, 2012
Government destroyed the economy. Here's how we can revive it.

The war on gold, and the urge of politicians to get rid of it to settle a country's accounts, has led us to an undisciplined Congress, and president.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 4, 2011
Scent of Success

A healthcare company with a promising product teetered on a financial breakdown last year. High hopes abound for 2011.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 21, 2011
Forecast 2012: Sarasota-Manatee

Mark Becker, Molly Jackson, and other key business figures offer insight.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • July 12, 2013
Trash talk

In his search for a recession-proof business, Les Leith found it — in other people's trash. His waste removal firm aims to replicate the model nationwide.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 22, 2013
Back to Building

Gary Aubuchon lost his election bid for the U.S. House of Representatives last year. But that may turn out to be a blessing for his business and his family.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 5, 2013
Let's get physical

An entrepreneur with a stellar track record in franchising targets a new industry for creative destruction. His plan is to move fast, and be bold.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 24, 2011
Top Tomato

The state's largest tomato producer is confident the agriculture business in Florida is profitable, even as it faces greater government regulation and rising costs. Lipman's newly installed CEO, Kent Shoemaker, is planning some acquisitions.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 19, 2011
Ready to Represent

David Mulicka successfully managed his construction firm through the downturn and now plans to take his entrepreneurial skills to Tallahassee.

  • Industries
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • April 22, 2011
Tourism Tug-of-War

Tourism officials say legislative proposals to move Visit Florida back to state control jeopardizes private investment and the $61 billion industry.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2011
Corporate Report: Apr. 29

The latest news from First National Bank, Invisa, and other Gulf Coast companies.

  • News
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 29, 2011
More mush from the wimps; they blinked

When Florida Gov. Rick Scott delivered his first State of the State address in March to the full Legislature, he urged lawmakers: “Don't blink.”

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2012
Corporate Report: October 12

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2012
Corporate Report: October 19

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2012
Corporate Report: November 30

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 17, 2012
New Connections

A group of young techies escaped Cuba to realize their dream of becoming American entrepreneurs. Getting to the U.S. was the hardest part.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 18, 2011
System Strict

A small Gulf Coast city was the scene of a surprise surge in condo sales last year. The success gives hope that a full-blown rebound could be on the way.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 6, 2012
On the Line

A firm with superfast growth contradictory to the economy predicts even bigger doings in 2012. Which may include hiring 100 more employees.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 13, 2012
Garbage Growth

A garbage collection firm fights to win a breakthrough contract for a large Gulf Coast county in 2012. It won't come easy.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 10, 2012
Bigger Hands

In 2011, Ted Todd Insurance wrote more insurance premiums than any other Allstate Insurance agency in the country. Seizing opportunities and altering the business model were keys.

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 4, 2012
The Pizza Engineer

A self-described gearhead, Chuck Senatore designed a super-efficient kitchen for his chain of pizza restaurants.

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