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  • July 23, 2009
Real estate rebirth

Leroy Moore and the Tampa Housing Authority have teamed up with Bank of America to transform a former public housing project into a thriving 28-acre commercial and residential area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 12, 2023
Ann Pankow, 34

A trust company official parlays a right place, right time fortune into a solid career.

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  • February 15, 2013
A Genteel Space

There are no golden arches at the Oxford Exchange in Tampa, but the family that owns 53 local McDonald's has created a vibrant new center as a way to say thanks for its success.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 17, 2019
Heather Darling, 29

Development officer, The Dali Museum

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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • September 2, 2016
Demand more

A hip work culture, down to the Frisbee breaks across the street, has fueled fast growth at a Polk County ad agency.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 15, 2023
OfficeMax founder: From childhood poverty to building a $5B business

Witty sayings? Check. Gutty business experiences turned into integral lessons learned? Check. Starting a $5 billion company from an idea and $20,000? Check. OfficeMax founder Michael Feuer has it all.

  • Leadership
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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • February 1, 2013
Turning Point

For 30 years, Roy Sweatman's plant has manufactured parts with lofty destinations—the Mars rover, missiles, satellites, and aircraft. Now, as he plans his succession, the company is growing again, but can it find qualified workers?

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  • January 5, 2023
Dairy farm owner on post-Ian survival: 'I’ve never been challenged so much in my life'

The Myakka dairy farm prepares for an a tough road in 2023 as it tries to increase its herd and repair damages from the hurricane.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • June 27, 2008
Corporate Report

Court awards permit for Seminole's clean coal unitew owner for Naples, Marco Island boat-towing firmsSweetbay's Vail promoted to president & COONicholas Financial opens branch in TennesseeFashion designer Field to sell new collection on HSN

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 14, 2023
Serial business owners buy a pair of Sarasota bagel businesses

From skiing to schmear, the core of the Koffman brothers’ business model remains straightforward: Treat people well, and avoid micromanaging.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 10, 2009
Long for Short

Tony Leo is trying to save Peninsula Bank short term by long-term planning.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • February 12, 2010
A Big Wish List

Economic development gets a boost in an optimistic fiscal 2011 state budget proposal. But a revenue reality check and other legislative priorities may shift the focus.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Marian McCulloch, president of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, makes gutsy gay marriage commentaryFMA's fee amendment goes to courtPublic Defender Bob Dillinger's use of a poem insightful

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  • April 27, 2021
Airport, rebounding from travel slowdowns, adds non-stop routes

Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines will begin flying non-stop from St. Pete -Clearwater airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport four days per week in November

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  • July 20, 2007
40 Under 40 (Lee-Collier)

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  • April 25, 2008
Pruning Branches

After years of hectic buying, some banks now are selling land and branches they no longer need.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 12, 2019
Mike DiBlasi goes from closer to starter at CBRE

Mike DiBlasi swapped college baseball for accounting and then commercial real estate, with more than a few setbacks along the way. As Managing Director of brokerage CBRE Inc.'s Tampa office, he's fulfilling a dream to coach others.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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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 Beth Luberecki |
  • October 7, 2021
Alina Dolan, 39

Designer/Project Leader, Collins DuPont Design Group

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 14, 2022
Lauren Baugh, 39

Lee County Bar Association, Executive Director

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