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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 4, 2012
Natural Doctor

A Danish couple with a successful nutritional- supplement business in Europe plans to replicate the business model in the U.S.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 12, 2019
In the flow: Co-working firm aims high with new concept

Founder Phillippe Houdard explains the strategy behind Pipeline, the shared workspace concept he launched in Miami in 2012 that recently expanded to Tampa.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 3, 2018
Margaritaville Holdings planning a pair of Gulf Coast hotels

Margaritaville Holdings unveils plans for new hotels in Fort Myers and Anna Maria Sound with TPI Hospitality and Floridays Development Co. as part of a major brand expansion nationwide.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2015
Corporate report

Lazydays RV sites featured on Big Time RV show; Tampa's Meadow Burke hires new manufacturing director; Heritage Insurance, Casualty approved to offer policies in North Carolina; Heritage Insurance, Casualty approved to offer policies in North Carolina; Aerospace company president joins Morphogenesis board; Krexconsulting founder named H.R. Consultant of the Year; Medical Center of Trinity clearing building portion; Medical Center of Trinity clearing building portion

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 8, 2009
Review & Comment

Kudos to a do-nothing Legislature

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2008
Recovery 2010

A few developers are forging ahead with plans for new residential communities on the Gulf Coast. They're counting on a rebound they say will begin to take hold in 2010.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 19, 2025
Boston restaurant chain opens new Naples location

Kelly’s Roast Beef now has two restaurants in Naples with others on the Gulf Coast in development.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2012
Tip of the hat to early entrepreneurs

The next time you visit downtown Tampa, take a walk along the Historical Monument Trail and spend a few moments appreciating the efforts of the city's business pioneers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2013
Will the real fake Outback please stand up?

An Australian retail consultant has taken exception to Outback Steakhouse's “unabashed lack” of authenticity as well as its overly attentive service.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2020
EDC to promote sports performance industry with Netherlands

The initiative will include hosting a business delegation and soccer team in Manatee County in April 2021.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 18, 2024
Inpatient hospice unit opens at Lee Memorial Hospital

The VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit is only hospital-based hospice facility in Lee County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 24, 2020
New restaurant owners build brand around tacos, margaritas

With so much out of their control, upstart restaurant operators look to put a tight grip on challenges right in front of them. Like constant brand improvement.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 5, 2019
Firm aims to grab market share behind new software patents

Sara Moola has never served in the military, but a new product made by her company, Tampa-based Visual Awareness Technologies & Consulting, could improve the effectiveness of U.S. armed forces around the world.

  • Technology
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 22, 2019
Casto Southeast Realty begins work on Center Point in Lakewood Ranch anchored by medical office building

Casto Southeast Realty is kicking off its Center Point development on 50 acres in Lakewood Ranch with a 73,500 -square-foot medical office building, which will be joined in a later phase by retail shops and a hotel.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 7, 2023
How to flatten your organizational hierarchy

Creating a "team of bosses" can do wonders for employee morale and help win more business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2008
Corporate Report

First Advantage Corp. buys Fiserv's CredStarTeltronics lands marketing deal with GTIFormer Hope Hospice officer joins John R. Wood as CIOUTEK sensor company sold to Santa Barbara firmPort Manatee crane officially unveiled

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa edition)

Tampa office building use not expected to changeCalifornia group buys Dale Mabry centerClearwater Beach motel to be converted into condosCB Richard Ellis expects good yearMcClure Moorings buys townhomes

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 10, 2013
Legal Eagles

Evan Berlin built a large niche-driven real estate law firm in less than a decade. He now seeks to maintain the growth.

  • Law
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • July 4, 2014
Look before you leap

What parents should know before asking their children to join the family business.

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 12, 2024
3 area restaurateurs create Waterside Restaurant Group

Seven restaurants in Florida will merge operations, including Nokomis and Ellenton businesses.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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