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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 15, 2016
Exit strategy

Osprey Real Estate Services spent years amassing an enviable office portfolio along the Gulf Coast. Now, it's for sale.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 26, 2014
Rift in the lift

When sales took a dive at a niche manufacturing business, the top executive made a bold move that he likens to starting a second company.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 27, 2024
Known for activism, political gadfly faces lawsuits, federal investigators

Alfie Oakes, who balances business with pointed opinions, is facing legal problems after creditors say a bill is unpaid and his home is searched by federal officials.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 12, 2025
Investor group buys cup maker Tervis, will move HQ to Bradenton

The new owners’ "strong investment in Tervis," CEO Hosana Fieber says, "speaks to its well-established and beloved brand legacy."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 1, 2025
St. Pete bank posts $19M loss, but execs confident in restructuring

BayFirst National Bank believes selling its SBA loan portfolio, where it was previously a national leader, will help get it back to profitability.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 21, 2023
$80M cancer treatment center, first of its kind in region, hits milestone

Construction on Southwest Florida Proton will continue into next year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 21, 2023
Glamorous real estate company names new CEO

The founder of Living Vogue is taking a step back to focus on marketing the luxurious brand.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 30, 2023
Forget pickleball: Tech CEO launches national pingpong league in Naples

A draft for players is expected later this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 3, 2023
Prominent Southwest Florida nonprofit CEO to leave position

Sarah Owen has held nonprofit CEO roles for nearly 20 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 26, 2023
Nearly 15 years after bank collapsed, rural SBA loan leader is back in action

Charlie Conoley will seek to grow the USDA loan program at BayFirst National Bank in St. Petersburg.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2022
Multimillion-dollar high-tech cancer facility set to break ground

Southwest Florida Proton leads the way in the region for advanced cancer treatment.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 29, 2022
Pinellas man, 22, allegedly laundered PPP funds through fictitious charity

Alexander Leszczynski is also accused of trying to exonerate himself with a fake pardon he claimed was signed by former President Donald Trump.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2022
It Works entrepreneur launches streaming TV network

Mark Pentecost has big plans for Impact Professionals.

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  • September 15, 2006
Jaza Delivery

An important sales meeting for a startup coffee business has led to other opportunities.Perseverance and confidence are essential.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2007
Calendar

Veiw events around the Gulf Coast for free

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2007
Thermometers & Touchdowns

A product originally designed for astronauts scores with football teams.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2007
Planet Prostate

High prices and high technology collide in this ultra-focused cancer treatment facility.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 18, 2005
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

Newsmakers is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2004
Mike Miller Q&A

Mike Miller discusses his Venice properties, the risks with tight propety and high prices sports and The Crow's Nest in Venice.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 7, 2006
Job Jitters

A worker shortage is coming, author Steve Gunderson says. Executives and entrepreneurs need to make sure staff, both current and future, are well educated.

  • Entrepreneurs
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