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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 19, 2005
Job Generator

Grady Pridgen has become a leader in Tampa Bay commercial development by following the same strategy - investing in speculative site development before securing his tenants. His projects have attracted 13,500 jobs.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2010
Hard knocks MBA

Joe Buckheit's journey through the tech boom and bust holds lessons for entrepreneurs going through tough times today in other industries.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 14, 2010
Feed the Giants

Greg Murtagh is commanding attention from major retailers as Triad Digital Media moves into a new phase of growth. It all started with a presentation to the folks from Fayetteville.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 21, 2023
PGA Major champ helps develop 'epic' golf course in rural Manatee

Paul Azinger teams up with Bradenton entrepreneur Steve Herrig and others on the Miakka Golf Club.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 9, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Rinker buys citrus land in Collier CountyAssisted living facility sold as part of restructuringBuilder plans townhomes in Fort MyersJack Parker Corp. buys shopping centerTaylor Woodrow to buildluxury townhomes at MediterraCenterline Homes buys two parcels in Fort Myers

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2004
Free Press

This week's items: Florida-business people selected for leadership classesNew database provider allows homebuilders more optionsWomen's Leadership Initiative receives $5,000 donation Vengroff, Williams to manage Xbox bills

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 19, 2010
Drive Time

The talk is all cars at a bi-monthly gathering of Gulf Coast car devotees. Still, there is business to be had amid the chatter.

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 12, 2009
Nobamacare

Congressional efforts to nationalize health care won't reach the President's desk, predicts veteran health-care executive Richard Scott. Still, he isn't ready to call off his campaign to stop the government takeover.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 15, 2010
Plug and Go

Kevin and Michelle Borders created an easy-to-use device that detects temperature changes and power loss in the home remotely. The Naples entrepreneurs aren't strangers to building a business from scratch.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2019
Office project leads police station redevelopment

A term sheet on a proposed redevelopment of the former St. Petersburg Police Station will be presented to the St. Petersburg City Council Dec. 12.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 29, 2019
Investor acquires retail properties for $10.35 million

A Canadian developer has acquired four storefronts that had been part of an ambitious, $200 million mixed-use project a decade ago.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Kyle Taylor, 29

CEO, The Penny Hoarder, Taylor Media

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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • February 10, 2014
Facebook hits the ripe old age of 10

Facebook turned 10 on Feb. 4. Who knew the social media site would last this long? And it doesn't seem to be slowing down.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 18, 2014
Get Creative

Stickboy Creative has been there, done that. So now it can help clients with complex technology challenges.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 31, 2015
'Everything's Possible'

Hands-on meets high-tech at a startup that created a unique kids building kit. The next goal: big-time sales and chain stores.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 8, 2023
Bradenton champion known for blues festival, public market dies

Johnette Isham was remembered as a leader who didn't let a challenge get in the way.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 12, 2022
Entrepreneur raises $1.2M, creates unique outsourcing salesforce

A veteran executive ditches the corporate world with a new idea to build a high-level salesforce. He’s off to a fast start.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2006
Brothers' Keepers

To grow the family business, Guy and Doug King offer ownership in the company to top performers willing to work hard. There are three new partners, so far.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2006
Rod Thomson: Growth: The Policies Should Match the Realities

Growth along the Gulf Coast is an inevitable and necessary reality. Dealing with growth often wanders far from reality.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2008
Home Base

When First National Bank of Pennsylvania bought Seminole Bank in 1998, former Seminole employees organized First Home Bank, another community bank in Seminole.

  • Entrepreneurs
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