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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2007
Woz's World

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer and entrepreneur, believes there is plenty of opportunity to humanize technology for businesses and consumers.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Michael J. Wilson |
  • September 9, 2019
Want to Join a Nonprofit Board and Have a Rewarding Experience? Increase Your Odds

Membership on a nonprofit board can require a big investment of both time and money, so make sure you are a good fit with the organization.

  • Williams Parker
Sponsored Content
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 12, 2014
A large interest

Businesses in any industry constantly seek new revenue sources. The concept has a thundering immediacy in banking.

  • Finance
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 11, 2005
After the Breakup

Three prominent plaintiffs' law firms reorganize and form new firms.

  • Law
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 29, 2005
Q&A with Laura Spencer

The Gulf Coast Business Review sits down with the new COO of Tervis Tumbler.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 4, 2020
SPP taps Cushman for Water Street offices

Brokerage firm Cushman & Wakefield will lease and manage 1001 Water St. and the planned 400 Channelside Drive in the Water Street Tampa development.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 20, 2016
Clean start

Joe and Sandy Nelson brought the sparkle back to a local Molly Maid franchise. Hiring the right people — and being unafraid to purge the wrong ones — has driven the comeback.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 17, 2016
Rooney run

Today's toxic political scene discourages successful entrepreneurs from running for office, but Francis Rooney says his business and family are prepared for the scrutiny.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 20, 2022
First home in new affordable housing project in Tampa completed

The city program awarded lots to developers who agreed to build affordable housing for local residents.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 5, 2005
Thomas Sowell: The Lure of the Free Lunch

I first became aware of the law of gravity as a child when I pedalled by tricycle off the porch and crashed into the yard. Gravity was of course operating all along, whether I was aware of it or not.

  • Opinion
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 17, 2020
Market Spotlight | Tampa Bay retail

COVID-19 pandemic has yet to erode the momentum the retail sector in Tampa Bay has experienced in recent years, but a reckoning could be in the offing.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2020
Barnes & Noble opens new store in area

At all stores, including the new store in Sarasota, Barnes & Noble has several safety precautions in place.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • July 3, 2015
Custom made

The head of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection got his start at St. Petersburg College.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Developers start second phase at Academy Park VillasBlackburn Point Marina Village underwayDevelopers start second phase at Academy Park VillasBullseye Properties plans Clark Road retail center

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2010
Lee sells bonds to keep Sox

Red Sox' threat to flee winter home prompts Lee County bond sale.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 29, 2021
Despite pandemic slowdowns, hoteliers buy historic St. Pete inn and have no plans to slow down

New Hotel Collection bought a historic hotel at the height of the pandemic. Now it looks to turn it into a destination for locals and tourists alike.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 5, 2020
Luxury Realtor experiences major successes despite pandemic

With luxury buyers seeking tangible assets during uncertain times, Sarasota Realtor Kim Ogilvie recently put $30 million in real estate under contract in 30 days.

  • Strategies
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 22, 2016
Growth on the go

Mobile Physician Services' doctors are on the go, working at patients' homes rather than hospitals. That's just one unique aspect of the business.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • December 17, 2009
Jobs Killer

A smothering 1,100% state unemployment compensation hike taking effect Jan. 1 couldn't come at a worse time, and may ignite a 'death spiral' of greater unemployment and even higher state unemployment compensation taxes.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2022
Clearwater cybersecurity firm celebrates huge milestone

KnowBe4, known for its anti-phishing platform, crosses the 50,000-customer threshold.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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