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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 9, 2009
College Collision

Two-year colleges across Florida are trying to break though the education establishment. One Gulf Coast school is primed for battle.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 29, 2013
Common core: Don't do it

Common Core Standards. Put them in the same tin can as Obamacare.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 23, 2020
Road less traveled: Tourism CEO takes career detour with new venture

Keith Overton, former CEO of TradeWinds Island Resorts in St. Pete Beach, Florida, has plans for a new RV and cottage resort in Pasco County.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 11, 2018
College try: School's new leader delivers energy, enthusiasm

Mike Martin has already left a big imprint on Florida Gulf Coast University, in less than a year at the helm.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 16, 2019
Museum seeks visibility after major rebranding

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature looks for new opportunities for awareness, attendance and audience impact.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2017
After the Storm

From Tampa to Naples, area businesses faced challenges big and small from Hurricane Irma. Here's how some companies are meeting those challenges.

  • Strategies
  • By Kim Walker |
  • October 4, 2017
Board Members as Supervisors: The Boss's Boss

Few volunteers join a nonprofit board of directors to supervise or—the unthinkable—to remove the organization's chief executive officer. However...

  • Williams Parker
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 8, 2024
Don't let Florida become California

Increasing the supply of affordable housing takes a few common-sense steps. But local politicians are the big obstacle. They don’t have the will or courage.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • December 1, 2023
Does Tampa Bay have a shot at being a hub for tech business?

Tampa Bay's mission to become a global tech hot spot had made great strides of late. One notable advantage, says one executive, comes from a talent pool without an "extensive entitlement" mindset.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 7, 2023
SWFL glass company makes national revenue growth list — for the seventh time

MY Shower Door founder Bill Daubmann says the biggest obstacle to the company's continued growth is a common obstacle: not having enough people.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 16, 2022
After long search, national resort company zeroes in on Florida expansion

As Great Wolf Resorts looked for where to build in Florida, it became clear Collier County and Naples was the just-right spot.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2006
Corporate Report

Gevity downgrades outlook through rest of yearTourist council adds Lakewood Ranch to area's tourism enterpriseOswald Tripp buys BMC Insurance in DenverSarasota 1450 news station becomes 'The Dove'Tampa's ICAT benefiting from State's P&C underwriting programTenby Pharma buys Sirion Therapeutics, adds capitalRemember this: Drink more coffee

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2007
Connecting customers

Telovations, which uses the Internet to offer phone service, also bundles it with Internet service and connects cell phones and email to the mix.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2008
Huge 'success story'

St. Petersburg has developed one of the most livable downtowns in Florida, but it took more than 20 years and many elements to create it.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2008
Gulf Coast Week

Eroding revenue: Now that Florida voters have overwhelmingly approved Amendment 1, city and county governments are finding themselves faced with a double-whammyMacDill modernization: More than a dozen construction projects are under way or on the drawing board at MacDill Air Force Base in South Tampa.Bradenton, Palmetto transit: Government officials and planners for the cities of Bradenton and Palmetto are working together to find answers to traffic congestion issues.Clerk clarifications: The concept that a county's elected Clerk of the Court has oversight in all matters regarding how county commissioners spend money isn't as widespread as some state legislators would like it to be.Naples air service increase: Just months after Delta Airlines shut down its Naples operation, a second airline announced new passenger service.Lee housing permits anemic: Lee County issued 54 permits in January for single-family homes to be built in unincorporated Lee County, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers Beach.Lee's Horizon Council seeks diversification: Lee County has been hit hard by the real estate downturn and the county's economic development group said it plans to boost efforts to recruit other industries to the area.H&K chief to step down: Holland & Knight's controversial chief won't run for re-election next month, saying his decision is in the Florida law firm's "best interests."

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2008
Show me the Mooney

Meridian Construction & Development is a small construction company that is nimble and agile.That's critical in an industry that's being buffeted by economic headwinds.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2006
Unflinching Optimism, Practical Steps

Even as they predict brighter days, Gulf Coast Realtors and those in related industries are taking protective measures now.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at briefs from Gulf Coast businesses for free.

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2006
Play It Again, Charlie

An industry veteran likes using Bay area bank charters to conquer Florida. But he'll need another IPO this time, too.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 28, 2006
ES: Andrew McElwaine

The Review sat down with the President and CEO of Conservancy of Southwest Florida

  • Entrepreneurs
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