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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 15, 2024
Colorado's move to recreational marijuana stinks

Will Florida go to pot? Floridians likely will vote to legalize pot. Arguments on each side are persuasive.

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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • March 11, 2014
Understanding crowdfunding

Tales of success and tips on how to raise your own capital — one donation at a time.

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  • May 14, 2004
Risk Manager

Bill Mullis, one of the godfathers of the professional employer organization industry, finds success again and again.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 24, 2006
Luxury by Lutgert

A development firm founded by Raymond Lutgert in the 1960s has quietly been amassing a real estate empire. With more than 50 companies, the firm is now heading north to Sarasota.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2012
Foreclosure glut swarms judges

A Florida Supreme Court report says it will take at least 63 judges to catch up.

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  • August 3, 2020
Nonprofit serving older adults announces new headquarters project

The new home for the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida will be nearly 16,000 square feet.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 21, 2025
New mixed-use building coming to Water Street Tampa development

The developer behind the $6 billion development plans for 124-foot building with retail and nearly 700 parking spaces.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Winning marketingLand buyers guideConstruction salaries surveyedNo further comment-Urine-Off

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  • November 25, 2009
Marketplace of Ideas

Florida is one of the leading states in protecting property rights from the ravages of eminent domain. More work remains.

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  • July 12, 2018
Community club opens new sports center

Renovation and expansion of Bonita Bay Club includes redesigned pool, renovated tennis complex and new casual dining option.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2007
Internet Marketer

Pam Gaylor, who opened a franchise of TruePresence late last year, isn't new to the industry. She has more than 20 years marketing experience in the Tampa Bay area.

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  • By Lou Lasday |
  • June 11, 2010
Manage Your Envy

In economic meltdowns, this divisive trait can destroy your firm's success and yours.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 13, 2010
GULF COAST 500: International Smart

Brian Rist didn't wait for the housing recession to decimate his hurricane-protection business. Instead, he went to Cozumel.

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  • May 10, 2012
Corporate Report: May 11

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 28, 2018
Retail therapy: Ambitious mall makeover hits its stride

The quiet transformation of University Mall in Tampa, Florida, into an urban development concept, rebranded as Uptown, recently shifted into a new gear.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 22, 2018
Upstart insurance firm from California targets growth in Florida

Pleasanton, Calif.-based Assured Risk Cover — founded by catastrophe risk professionals and backed by a Silicon Valley venture capital firm — sells parametric insurance under the brand name StormPeace. Parametric insurance covers supplemental losses from

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 28, 2021
Manufactured homes pioneer still rolling along

Murex Properties' Steven Adler follows his father's footsteps into business — and earns his industry's highest honor.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 18, 2025
SWFL restaurant company introduces two new concepts, nears 2,000 employees

The Phelan family has learned that listening and adapting to customer needs quickly is the best recipe for success in the hospitality industry.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 14, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

New York group develops airport parcelGreat Dane Developers buys Grand ApartmentsNaples developer buys Hickory nook and marinaSix L's Packing buys Tomato ManPreshers Tool & Fastenergrows, adds warehouseCanadian group plans eastern villageCanadian investors buy Rolling WavesHap's Honda Cycle Sales plans growth, new facilityLakewood Ranch arena closer to foreclosureFlagler buys Bridgeport CenterGrubb & Ellis REIT buys medical plazaGoodman, Forest City buy more Wiregrass landIkea buys land, site work continues

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2011
NorthStar expands board

The Tampa bank appointed six new members to its board of directors.

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