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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 20, 2013
Travel school

Annalisa Xioutas and her 10-year-old daughter, Eva, travel on business together. Corporate hotels today are more accommodating to busy executives traveling with children.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 8, 2016
'Irreplaceable location'

Solaris Key complex fetches $85.5 million — the largest Gulf Coast multifamily sale so far in 2016.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 7, 2016
On the rise

A national boom in cases of businesses allegedly defrauding government offices is in full blast, and the Gulf Coast leads the way. Do all the cases have merit?

  • Law
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • June 3, 2016
Church meets classroom

A mission to prepare Christian leaders for both ministry and the business world is off to a rapid start at an organization that knows a lot about fast growth.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 10, 2016
Give it sizzle

Shelly Stayer created an electric grill specifically designed to cook bratwurst. The small appliance could boost sausage sales.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 10, 2016
Money makers

Selling the services of finding money isn't always as easy it sounds.Tami Wankoff makes it work.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 5, 2016
Go Greek

A restaurant franchise pro senses a great opportunity in an untapped market segment. He comes to the venture with many lessons learned.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 12, 2016
Always on

The search for employees at one security firm is in constant motion.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 19, 2016
Beat this

A high-end real estate agent with a booming career didn't let some dreaded health news wreck her plans.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 21, 2014
Pleasing the pooch

Dan thinks of his dog as his child, and believes she should be treated as such. He's launched a membership-based dog spa for people who think the same.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By James R. |
  • November 28, 2014
Executives: Be the brand at your firm

CEOs should do more than set the vision for their companies. They should live the brand every day.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 15, 2015
Trading titan

Uri Minkoff traded his life as a serial entrepreneur for bringing innovation to the fashion industry. He helped grow his sister's handbag company to more than $100 million in sales.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2015
MY VIEW | 'Patent Death Squad'

A stifling federal bill will be a “blow to patent owners and independent inventors” if it passes, agues a Tampa attorney.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Steve Kempton

Steve Kempton, Regional president of Florida, Taylor Morrison

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 16, 2015
Gaining an edge

As office vacancy shrinks regionwide, landlords are undertaking improvements to keep or add tenants.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 23, 2015
Point of prevail

Mistakes, even big ones, are common business occurrences. But how does someone 'unscrew up?'

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 18, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Jim Tamblyn | Broker, Fort Myers

Jim Tamblyn, a senior associate in commercial real estate brokerage firm Colliers International's Fort Myers' office, has been focused on the Lee County market for the past decade. His primary focus is on the office market.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 8, 2016
Up the river

Architect Jason Jensen's passion for rafting runs deep.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2015
Corporate report

Paramedics Plus promotes two execs; Paramedics Plus promotes two execs; Wesco Turf wins industry excellence award; Tampa's No Mo Nausea wins Venture Hive pitch; NetDirector provides services to mortgage firm; Walter Investment Management approves poison pill

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  • By James R. |
  • July 31, 2015
Merger mania heats up

While they may be great for your bottom line, corporate mergers can wreak havoc on your brand's reputation. Follow these planning tips to preserve your brand's value.

  • Strategies
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