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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 30, 2022
David Habib of Yo Mama's Foods reflects on a year like no other

The Clearwater company had a banner year in 2022, but threats — inflation, for one — loom on the horizon.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2007
What's up doc?

Armed with the newest technology and the best-paying patients, many doctors have hired Stevens Construction to build outpatient centers all over Southwest Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2007
Fast Food Healthy Food

The Tampa-based fast casual restaurant chain has signed agreements to take the chain deeper into the Tampa Bay area as well as out West and in the Southeast.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2007
Saving Time and Money

St. Petersburg's RapidVector takes a different approach to Web site development locally: It sells its product to resellers and uses a workforce primarily in India.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2006
Keeping Afloat

Asset-based lending that allows companies to borrow against accounts receivables is a fast-growing industry in the U.S. It grew 16% in 2005 to a record level of $420 billion.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2006
A Buyers' Market

Jim Gillespie, Coldwell Banker's president and CEO, says there are plenty of homebuyers shopping for a home. They'll start buying again when sellers realize the market has changed.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2007
Built-Inn Challenge

Kristen and Tim Beury had lots of reasons to not turn their home into a bed and breakfast. A few near-missed mortgage payments and $175,000 in expenses haven't stopped them, though.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2008
AngryNeighbors

Despite all the talk of regional cooperation, Lee County is suing Charlotte County for approving the development of Babcock Ranch. Some view it as a bad omen for resolving big regional issues.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2008
Sublease Undercut

The housing slowdown means companies in that industry don't need all the office space they leased during theboom. The result is an increase in sublease space and that's putting downward pressure on Gulf Coast rents.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 9, 2005
The Deal Maker

Mayor Joseph Riley made Charleston's center city a vibrant attraction for tourists, business and residents. All it took was a lot of deal making. You do 'whatever works.'

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 12, 2005
Executive Session with Jan Smith

The Gulf Coast Business Review sat down with the newly appointed trustee of the University of South Florida Board of Trustees.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 12, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Ellis Building destined for second head: When Benderson Development Co. LLC bought the 130,189-square-foot Ellis Building in downtown Sarasota this March, it was only natural to wonder if the commercial developer and property owner had additional development on its mind. Now, it's official.Industrial broker considering Florida house run: Commercial Real Estate Broker Jon Kleiber says he is talking to his family about a possible run as a Republican for the District 70 state representative seat currently held by Nancy Detert, R-Venice.Back to school doesn't mean kids get all the fun.: For some executives, it's time to hit the books too.Pity underpaid bank CEOs: Really, Coffee Talk writes that headline with all sincerity. In case you're not sure for whom you should be shedding tears, SNL Financial of Charlottesville, Va., has compiled a handy list.Who really wanted the Kelo decision?: The U.S. Supreme Court decision in favor of the City of New London in its eminent domain dispute with several homeowners was described as a win for local governments and developers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2008
Young Achievers

There is reason to be optimistic about the future workforce of America. A group of spunky, yet savvy fifth-graders can prove it.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Emercor Holdings LLC plans new Ellenton condosTortuga Partners buy phase three of Tortuga InnCleveland attorney to start Gulf Coast title companyTwo Venice residents buyformer Venice Beach Resort

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2004
Collier, Lee Lead; Pinellas Stagnant

In Fishkind & Associates' newest 2004 forecast, the region's two southernmost counties will top the population growth charts again. Pinellas and Sarasota are growing at the slowest rates.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2003
New Leases on Life

When FCCI moved and Arthur Andersen collapsed, two of Sarasota's largest corporate office centers went vacant. The landlords' solution: convert them to multi-tenant use.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2004
Firms Plan for Growth

Law firms from Sarasota to Tampa forecast strong demand for their services in 2005.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2008
Writedown Countdown

Investors are implementing writedowns checkson bank stocks as a new Wall Street ritual.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • September 10, 2010
Fewer Vaults

The number of banks based in the Gulf Coast region has fallen considerably over the past year, and experts say there may be more fallout as the recession lingers. A lack of lending may be the biggest problem.

  • Finance
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • April 30, 2010
Next-Gen Goals

Brian Boyer and Travis Norris practically grew up with DataComm Networks. Now, as owners the last two years, they want to take the IT firm to new heights while retaining top employees through generous benefits.

  • Entrepreneurs
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