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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 1, 2005
Bullish on Florida

Corvus International LLC beefs up its focus on the local real estate market, planning almost $2 billion in development.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 8, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Trump going up?: Rumors are circulating that Turner Construction Co. is no longer the general contractor for the much-touted Trump Tower Tampa.We're No. 1: Does the Tampa Bay area have more white-collar crooks than anywhere else in Florida?Payday, payday: New research by a University of Florida professor claims that stateside payday lenders are targeting America's men and women in uniform.Barr none: Former Georgia congressman Bob Barr couldn't make it. New guy at Fifth Third: Fifth Third Bank (Florida) has a new leader in Hillsborough County.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2008
Tenants market

A flood of new product, sublease space and a softer economy has put office tenants in the driver's seat.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Chief judge stands behind Rapkin's decisionSignature Bank provides the Science Center of Pinellas County with a new automated external defibrillatorFlorida business leaders hope to salvage a market-based solution to our he

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2003
Coffee Talk

This week's items: Changes at the top for Dooley & MackReal estate power partnership formedBusiness leaders plea for AirtranTrouble for Civix and Rod Connelly?Schiavo overload

  • News
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 28, 2021
Entrepreneurs repurpose former state prison

A group of partners have created a law enforcement, military and civilian training destination at an unlikely site: the old Hendry Correctional Institute.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 30, 2019
Blue heaven: Hotel changes look but keeps what works

Treasure Island’s Bilmar Beach Resort has overcome many obstacles over 50 years. Consistency, with a side of surprise-and-delight, keys the sustainability.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 17, 2019
Dori Marlin, 39

Founder, Marlin Media & Consulting

  • Class of 2019
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 6, 2018
Paradise gained: Ad agency thriving under new owners

Replacing a star, especially in an ownership role, isn't for the weak-minded. A globetrotting power couple gives it a go, with strong results so far.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 21, 2017
Course Change

The Lutgert Cos. largely pioneered high-rise residential development in Naples. Today its growth stems largely from other sources.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 27, 2016
Front and center

The race for the best, hippest and most funky-cool office space in the region has a possible winner in a global hospitality company. Rock walls and swings are just the beginning.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2015
Corporate Report

Draken International hired to teach Marine pilots; Schifino Lee updates look of dietary supplement line; Schifino Lee updates look of dietary supplement line; C1 Bank chief operating officer elected bank association chairwoman; Illinois corrections department using Tribridge software; Heritage Insurance opens Sunrise office; TECO Energy finds new suitor for TECO Coal subsidiary; Enviro-Serv's X-Terminate wins St. Pete bee, wasp bid; Express Scripts exec becomes president at Health Insurance Innovations; Express Scripts exec becomes president at Health Insurance Innovations

  • Strategies
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 6, 2006
Love At First Bite

Business is sweet for chocalatier Norman Love. Godiva just can't get enough. Love's tasty treats have created a business dilemma - stay small or, as he says, become 'a monster company.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 10, 2024
$200M firm co-founder reflects on first 30 years: 'Don’t be afraid to screw up'

The leadership culture at S-One, one of Sarasota's largest homegrown companies, revolves around three A's: accountability, autonomy and achievement.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 24, 2012
Capitol Chatter: August 24

The weekly roundup of what's happening in government and how it affects business.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2017
Power to the Patient

Competition among hospitals in the region is hot. One facility hopes a push for more privacy will drive patient satisfaction, and in turn, growth.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Jonathan Romine, 35

Principal, director of landscape architecture, EnSite

  • Class of 2015
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 3, 2026
Tampa Bay Water breaks ground on $181M plant expansion

The regional water utility is expanding its Surface Water Treatment Plant to meet projected water needs through 2033.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2006
Sweet Equity

A literal hands-on entrepreneur learns how to grow by letting go. After starting the business on $6,000 in combined family savings, he's grown it to $10 million in annual revenues.

  • Entrepreneurs
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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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