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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2003
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Fewer regioanl venture-capital dealsHow SMH is stopping the bleedingLongboat company disputes claim

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2015
Incentives: dissected

The Business Observer breaks down incentive strategies used by counties on the Gulf Coast outside of Sarasota.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2006
Top managers optimistic for 2007

The correction in the real estate market has the public's attention, but Gulf Coast business decision-makers do not see rocky times ahead. In fact, most of them expect strong growth in 2007 and are are planning accordingly.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • October 9, 2009
Educated Acceptance

It took Novusolutions four years to start building a client base in the education industry. Now, this green-tinted technology company is taking on the other 95% of their market.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 26, 2021
Tropicana Field redevelopment could result in I-175 shift

Proposal to relocate Interstate 175 that impacts neighborhoods has gained traction amid potential federal funding as the Tropicana Field development edges closer. The city intends to select a winning developer for the project in either May or June.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 5, 2021
Area college student scores Shark Tank win

University of Tampa's Shirah Benarde now aims to keep competitors at bay.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 10, 2019
Retailer — in stealth mode — launches new product line

Even big companies can shift quickly to new market opportunities. An example comes from $2.1 billion retailer Chico's FAS— with a team that broke a few rules along the way.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 10, 2019
Entrepreneur and TV pitchman uses contacts, focus on sales to grow new venture

Craig Rapihana is building up FlipFork by harnessing lessons learned.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 2, 2019
Cabinetmaker, staying nimble, builds solid business

WG Wood Products is a multimillion-dollar manufacturer of a wide array of home accents, from wood bookcases and speaker shelves to recessed toilet tissue holders and jewelry cabinets.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 26, 2022
Iconic hotel owner on $156M sale: Time to slow down

Prominent Southwest Florida hotelier Phil McCabe cites both his age, and the hot market, as reasons to sell now.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Kelly Davis, 37

Attorney, partner, Quarles & Brady

  • Class of 2015
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
M.W. ‘Larry’ McLaren IV, 36

President, Englewood Bank & Trust

  • Class of 2015
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • December 27, 2023
USF goes for the big score with $340M stadium project

University of South Florida hopes the 35,000-seat stadium will be a go-to mid-sized venue for the region.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 16, 2025
$57M downtown Sarasota theater project advances

Florida Studio Theatre secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2007
Lasday: STREET SMART MARKETING

Short burst of non-traditional actions will be more powerful than dated plans.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 19, 2009
Branching out

A tree entrepreneur looks to survive the market by relying on his strengths and size.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2003
Pricey but Popular

A high cost of living has not stopped growth in the country's pricier towns. The most expensive cities in America - San Francisco and New York - have enjoyed relatively continuous growth, even during the recent economic downturn.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: A-B distributors raise $100,000 for Centcom memorialShapiro honoredHelp for ManateeThe Boulevard put on hold

  • News
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 25, 2010
Need for Speed

Is the worst economic downturn in generations the right time to open a car dealership that sells vehicles priced liked beachfront condos? Yes it is, says Victor Young.

  • Industries
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • March 4, 2010
Consistent Contractor

In continuing to value quality during a down market, John Kavula's patient persistence is helping APG Electric continue to grow.

  • Strategies
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