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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 21, 2010
Taxing Time for Tampa Trains

Hillsborough's fuzzy $15 billion light rail, bus and road plan promises jobs and economic growth if funded with the highest sales tax in the state, plus state and federal grants. Voters decide in November if it's all worth it.

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  • By Elizabeth Djinis |
  • April 22, 2021
Mask company battles supply and demand dynamic

Running a mask manufacturing business isn’t the cinch it was 12 months ago. One company’s path shows the pitfalls — and promise.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 11, 2023
Local, national star chefs to gather in Sarasota for book signing

Event organized by area restaurant-focused recruiting firm.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 26, 2023
BBQ place exits east Manatee County for downtown Sarasota

Nancy’s Bar-B-Q is returning to downtown Sarasota after not being able to reach an agreement to renew the lease at Lorraine Corners.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 1, 2021
Economic Forecast: Broker sees office, industrial opportunities ahead in commercial real estate

The pandemic has encouraged work-from-home situations that have led some companies to downsize spaces, but Susan Goldstein says offices will continue to be important for company culture and creativity.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2008
Cover Update: Finding Greener Pastures in 2010

It's safe to say Kitty Green drew the short straw. Green took over as president and chief executive officer of The Bonita Bay Group early this spring just as the residential real estate market was heading into a steep decline.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2006
Lou Lasday: Multiple Messages

A successful advertising campaign should be diverse. Repetition creates a reputation.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2006
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

California investors' group buys Wyndham WestshoreTampa partnership buys former Eckerd headquartersFormer ranch land slated for residential development

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 21, 2005
Business Links

Former Kraft Foods executive David Kakkuri wants Florida Gulf Coast University to become a resource for Southwest Florida businesses.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2008
In Search of Angels

Entrepreneur Pam Kauten is taking the helm of the Tampa Bay Technology Forum, and focusing on finding angel investors.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2008
On track

As energy and land costs rise, the GulfCoast is looking more seriously at transit, and real estate firms are paying attention.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2008
Road Show

Entrepreneur Joe Hassani sought a less expensive way to help retailers advertise. The answer: Training people to entertain motorists while spinning a client's sign.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2008
Calendar of Events

View events from around the Gulf Coast for free.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2008
Tiny transactions, GIANT DREAMS

An entrepreneur seeks super-sized growth through puny margins. It's a tough task.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2009
Strong Foundations

Ray and Susan Woolever serve the Gulf Coast in fillingsinkholes and developing quality standards for the practice.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2009
Digital Med

Resource Providers Inc. helps doctors and other professionals record their notes and keep them organized electronically to eliminate paper and retrieve them faster.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The comings and goings of area movers and shakers is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The latest news on local movers and shakers is available free of charge.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • January 21, 2011
Recovery Agent

Rachel Elias Wein, an architect turned real estate advisor, helps developers find ways to save and cut costs. The resulting numbers grab their attention.

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 25, 2010
Spill proof

No oil has washed up on the shores of Fort Myers Beach, but one property management company is prepared to fight for business. Technology is key.

  • Strategies
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