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  • By Denise Federer |
  • November 23, 2012
Communicating across generations

Young professionals may not work, think or act like boomers. But learning how to work with them is a key to business longevity.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 7, 2012
Flying shoes

David Simmons makes the most sought-after skates in the world. Now, he's taking on cycling shoes. One pair costs $1,800.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 28, 2020
Feld Entertainment finds it way back to the stage

Using lessons from sports leagues and an epidemiologist, Feld Entertainment aims to get back to its core business: live shows.

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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • October 17, 2019
Dr. Sarah Eccles-Brown, 37

Ophthalmologist and partner, Elmquist Eye Group

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 17, 2019
Amanda Parrish, 32

Director of business and marketing, Fawley Bryant Architecture

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 8, 2019
How to run an effective brainstorming session

Following some basic rules can help companies make the most out of idea generation.   

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 12, 2019
Leader helps build great teams — from Baghdad to fast-food counter

Onetime military logistics expert turns his expertise toward the restaurant industry.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 17, 2018
An active culture

PBS Contractors CEO Russell Budd found a way — work for a cause, not applause, for one — to overcome the crippling industry labor shortage.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Luis Beaumier, 36

Vice President, Information Systems, WellCare Health Plans

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 20, 2016
Corporate report

Tampa firm continues hiring surge; CEOs rank Florida among best states for business; Officials offer firm more than $1 million; Architecture firm adds trio; Former Tampa executive takes Naples post; Business leaders elected to Hall of Fame

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2014
Corporate report

Infusion Brands' Dualtools saw chosen for This Old House top 100 list; Centerstone, Manatee Glens sign letter of intent to affiliate; Motorworks Brewing's Vienna Lager wins Great American Beer Festival bronze; Pasco-Hernando State College starts search for new president; Tampa Downtown Partnership announces Urban Excellence Awards winners; CPA Sansbury name partner in charge of Mauldin & Jenkins' Bradenton office

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 30, 2024
Tampa Bay Rays enter 2025 with more questions than answers

After a tough 2024, the baseball team faces major decisions — and problems — in the new year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • May 10, 2025
Don't just lead your employees. Guide them.

Setting up employees to realize their potential can boost not only the employee but the company as well.

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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • January 1, 2025
PNC plans for surge of new branches, despite industry's digital push

Pittsburgh-based PNC Bank has high hopes for the Tampa Bay and Florida market in 2025.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 31, 2025
Florida gubernatorial candidate makes his pitch in Sarasota

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Naples, says Florida has an "opportunity to become the financial capital of the world."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Breifs

BPG Properties buys Westshore office parkEmpire American Holdings buys two Tampa apartmentsLocal investors acquires Brookside GardensKessler buys land for St. Pete's Grand BohemianMeridian Business Center approval approachesPalmetto hotelier buys Bayshore InnCourthouse Centre developer planning Adams Lane projectVenice brothers buy Punta Gorda landInvestor change leads to $15-million salWiegold & Sons moving to Enterprise Avenue

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Sturdivent Foods buys three buildingsMetro Parkway Realty buys Metro strip centerMiami builders plan Marco Island officeBrooks & Freund begins PaseoFinergy closes on Nokomis hotel siteSarasota Ophthalmology moves to Tamiami TrailRingling buys nine homes, one commercial buildingKeller Williams buys Channelside building for new officeAdvanced Developmentbuys Dixon Legal for condosGulfshore Bank headquarters planned

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2009
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

SMH buys space in Heritage Medical Plaza

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Key Club unveils $500 million projectStarr joins Siesta Plaza, plans redevelopmentKent Technologies Lighting and Signaling closes on storage siteLee County buys Fiddlestick propertyNortheastern investment group buys land for Pollo TropicaSanta Ana investors buy Colonial Bank buildingHeritage Golf Group buys TPC Tampa BayLindell Properties kicks off Wilderness CommonsChuck's Natural Food owner buys Brandon center

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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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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