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  • By George Rauch |
  • December 9, 2011
Dollars and no sense = indebted mess

It will take a balanced budget and government debt reduction to save the economy. Until then, hard assets are your best bet.

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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • April 17, 2015
Unfriendly fraud

Online retailers lose nearly $12 billion annually in credit card chargebacks. A Clearwater firm found a solution, and turned it into a fast-growth business.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2015
Teco delays coal division sale again

Cambrian Coal Corp. still working on financing to cover the $80 million purchase price

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2020
Spurred by business leaders, foundation raises $2M to meet community needs

Thanks to the support of business leaders, the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay has been able to disburse more than $2 million to nonprofit organizations that provide relief to people affected by the COVID-19 crisis. 

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jaime DiDomenico |
  • March 25, 2016
CEO's Corner: The power of people

In a competitive industry, it can be tough to differentiate your business. Here are ways to create an organization that attracts and keeps the people who help you stand apart.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2004
Throw Away Stereotypes

The U.S. is wasting the economic benefits of immigration from Mexico. It's time to include the human factor in NAFTA. Johannes Werner is a Sarasota-based business journalist, who publishes a trade monthly Cuba Trade & Investment News

  • Opinion
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 4, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Nancy Surak | Broker, Tampa

When she was little, Nancy Surak played with Barbie dolls in her backyard the way many girls do.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 9, 2014
Back to School

Elizabeth Garcia's Discovery Day Academy in Bonita Springs has a three-year waiting list, so she's building a $5 million building to handle more students.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 22, 2012
Capitol Chatter: June 22

The weekly roundup of what's happening in government and how it affects business.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 18, 2021
Escape room: construction executive hits the road with hobby

With a patient and persistent mindset, Matthew Zwack rebuilt an iconic travel vehicle.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • December 10, 2010
Beef's New Cuts

Tampa-based family sports pub chain Beef 'O' Brady's is introducing a new type of restaurant and menu aimed at casual diners.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 30, 2022
Crypto curious: Academics, bankers, entrepreneurs look to the future of money

When it comes to bitcoin and cryptocurrency, proceed with caution. But there’s no denying its growing economic importance and influence.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2008
Coffee Talk

+ Gulf Coast banksin the doghouseIt's been no fun being a publicly held bank company lately, especially on the Gulf Coast of Florida.+ Bottom-hitting talk lingers onTalk of hitting the proverbial bottom of the Gulf Coast's residential real estate market malaise has been percolating for months - but clearly the chatter hasn't led to any consensus.+ How to getbalanced in lifeA common refrain among ambitious business people - especially each class of the Review's 40 Under 40 - is that elusive quest for finding balance in their lives.+ New office productemerges more slowlyCrescent Resources has built some of the Gulf Coast's newest and most distinct Class A corporate office buildings, including three in Tampa's Westshore business district on Boy Scout Boulevard with tenants like OSI, parent of Outback Steakhouse.+ Tattle-Trailin the marketAnother company has emerged from the Star Center business incubator in Largo: Tattle-Trail LLC.Tattle-Trail has created a monitoring product about the size of a garage door opener that allows a driver to see the vehicle he's towing, in case there is a flat tire or mechanical problem behind him.+ Networking groupmixes blogging with eatingA networking group for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Sarasota has added a twist to the standard lunch meeting: Combining it with an online network.+ Special committeenot so special anymoreWhat's so special about the s

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2022
Airport debuts flights to Vegas, Charleston

The flights mark the first-ever nonstop service to pair of cities from Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • November 28, 2012
Builders Care completes home in 17 days

On Nov. 16, Bob and Mary Garcia received a special gift from Builders Care, the nonprofit branch of the Lee Building Industry Association.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2012
Tech entrepreneur taps tyke for creativity

David Rajala doesn't need to look far for inspiration.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2021
Area resident picks new name for taco place — wins free tacos for a year

More than 300 people entered the contest.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2019
Marketing, branding firm welcomes new director

The Cape Coral resident will be the company's director of business development and a senior account executive.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 5, 2018
High Tech

Construction company gets smart with technology.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2018
Talent search blooms

University of South Florida is looking for corporate partners to prepare our workforce.

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