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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 8, 2012
Capitol Chatter: June 8

Jeb Bush testifies, unemployment tax hike and Gov. Scott to greet Tampa travelers

  • Florida
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • January 20, 2012
Capitol Chatter: Jan. 20

The most important issues being talked about in Tallahassee.

  • Florida
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • September 30, 2021
Change is afoot: how to improve while minimizing disruptions

Six steps to moving a company forward while generating sometimes elusive buy-in.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2020
Founded while $50K in debt, entrepreneur sells digital media firm for $100M

Kyle Taylor launched The Penny Hoarder in 2010.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 9, 2020
Publix and its GreenWise stores go after hydroponics in big ways

The Lakeland-based grocery giant is targeting customers who want fresh, local products.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 27, 2019
National homebuilder makes big gains in area in past year

One upcoming challenge for M/I Homes in Sarasota and Manatee counties: keep finding land to grow even more.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 20, 2020
Future considerations: Exec, mindful of long-term continuity, makes bold move

Fort Myers-based Midland Financial Corp. has changed its ownership structure, transitioning to an employee-owned company.

  • Strategies
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 5, 2018
Rarified legal air

Michael Corso is considered Southwest Florida’s foremost expert in drone law. It's a rather unusual calling.

  • Law
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 6, 2019
New apartment community an oasis of cool amid urban jungle

NRP Group, a Cleveland-based multifamily housing developer, has completed Allure at Gateway, a 274-unit, $48 million apartment community in Pinellas Park, Florida, that offers striking water features and creature comforts.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 2, 2016
Slow burn

Lolablue looks to grow its soy candle and natural beauty product business. But with past mistakes at the forefront, expansion will be cautious.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • January 13, 2017
Laugh it up

From Old Florida stories, to poking fun at a famous Florida law firm, lawyer Tom Chase is all about making a personal connection.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 16, 2016
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROFILE | Carl Roeder

Carl Roeder has been involved in commercial real estate lending for more than three decades, and today is head of BB&T's Commercial Real Estate Lending Group for West and Southwest Florida, an area that covers from Tampa to Naples.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • January 29, 2016
Making failure fun

Lessons from mistakes can be costly. But the long-term payoff has intangible value.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 10, 2014
Hat trick

Carlton Fields Jorden Burt is expanding to entertainment law. Its first test was the naming rights deal for the Tampa Bay Lightning's Amalie Arena.

  • Law
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 9, 2015
Grand slam

ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini is a big believer in goals. Completing the grand slam of open-water swimming was just one goal on his list.

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  • By James R. |
  • January 30, 2015
Brandstorm: The benefits of being responsible

Although 'Corporate Social Responsibility' may sound like something too abstract for small businesses to worry about, embracing its principles can boost your brand.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • April 3, 2015
Are you an authentic leader?

By examining your values and priorities, you can learn more about what drives you as a leader — and who's most likely to follow you.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 17, 2023
$7M environmental studies dorm project overcomes early obstacles, hurricane

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida project is proof that building relationships in the building industry can pay dividends.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2023
Prominent Venice manufacturer rebrands

The rebranding at PGT Innovations included a new logo and slogan.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 10, 2023
Major Midwest hardware retailer buys land in Manatee

Wisconsin-based Menards has bought 30 acres of land east of Interstate 75.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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