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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2004
Good Value in Valrico

A tiny east Hillsborough County bank bounces back just in time to go private.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2004
'We all have to eat'

The legal community and insurance industry await a decision by the Florida Supreme Court on a challenge to insurance tort reforms enacted in 1986.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2004
Capital Guy

At 37, Trenam Kemker's Nelson T. Castellano is one of the area's top lawyers in complexbusiness transactions.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2009
See Through Success

When Greg Burkhart launched a window-installation firm during a recession — the one in 1992 — his inner circle thought he was a tad mad. Crazier still: He's now pumping money into the company to outlast the recession.

  • Industries
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • January 28, 2010
Water tax war

Proposed federal rules imposing numeric nutrient criteria for surface water may cost the state's wastewater utilities and ratepayers $50 billion, plus increase stormwater fees and construction, food and energy costs.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 5, 2010
Marco's Moment

The national political light shines on the Sunshine State yet again in a pivotal national race. One candidate, Marco Rubio, hopes it stays on until November.

  • Florida
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • November 12, 2010
Gardening for Growth

A state-run program dispensing counsel — and loans — for second-stage companies has gotten rave reviews, especially for its job creation assistance. Paying for it, however, could be a challenge.

  • Florida
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 28, 2010
Twilight Zones

Enterprise zones may be in their sunset years, but they continue to grow in size and number even as their benefits and costs are questioned.

  • Florida
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 6, 2010
Addition by Subtraction

Property tax exemptions aimed at job growth are on the Aug. 24 ballots of Charlotte and Sarasota counties, while others consider the 30-year-old law.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 8, 2010
Fighting the Fed

By some accounts the end of another Gulf Coast bank could be on the horizon. But the bank's founder, Charlie Conoley, hasn't conceded anything yet.

  • Finance
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • April 1, 2011
Born to Lead

Freshman State Rep. Jim Boyd's legislative roots extend to his grandfather and uncle, who both served in the Florida House, but now the Palmetto native is making his own mark on a path to House leadership.

  • Florida
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • June 17, 2011
A Matter of Trust

Bank capital is at risk of fleeing the country and Florida should the feds adopt an IRS rule requiring banks to report interest earned by foreigners, who fear reprisals from their home countries.

  • Florida
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 26, 2021
Pet food company aims to increase sales through in-store recommendations

Tampa-based premium pet food company Better Choice Co.'s brands include Halo Pet Food and TruDog.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 27, 2021
Championships aren't just about trophies, they're a chance to make money

Sports is big business and when you win, like Tampa Bay's teams have, it's even bigger. Companies big and small in the region have found different ways to capitalize on the success.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 14, 2021
Forensic accountant helps save iconic steakhouse brand

In a long and distinguished career, Jerry McHale had never worked on a case like the Palm Restaurant.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 12, 2020
Firms sue insurers over unpaid pandemic claims

A complicated debate is brewing between insurance firms and businesses that buy insurance. At stake is billions of dollars in pandemic-connected claims.

  • Insurance
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 24, 2020
Shop for growth: Firm assembles formidable lineup of subsidiaries

Vector Solutions, a Tampa, Florida-based e-learning company, has been on a run of growth over the past few years, acquiring 10 companies to diversify its offerings.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 10, 2020
Travel marketing adapts during pandemic to keep close eye on mood of travelers

The coronavirus has made marketing travel and tourism a tricky business. Destinations and marketing agencies are having to rethink many strategies.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 23, 2022
Leadership matters: Police chief shoots from heart

CJ Davis relishes her life calling. ‘It’s not about you, it’s about what you can do for other people.’

  • Advice
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 5, 2018
Pushing the building envelope

With a small army of experts in a tightly formed executive circle, BCB Homes' approach to a competitive market is to surround it with proficiency and know-how.

  • Strategies
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