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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2014
Corporate Report

Pushing the Envelope wins two Golden Image awards; Hertz debuts new mobile car app for trip planning, in-car GPS syncing; Discount Coupons Corp. buying Conejo Deals websites; Flameret subsidiary introducing hemp oil product and more corporate news.

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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • January 31, 2014
Bank on it

As downtown Tampa's renaissance evolves, so do uses for bricks and mortar. One walk-in bank vault is no longer used to protect loot.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 31, 2014
Name recognition

Commercial real estate companies seek new partners as the Southwest Florida economy continues to recover.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 15, 2013
Encouraging innovation

Entrepreneur Elaine Myrback started her technology company 15 years ago. Now she encourages her employees to come up with ideas to help the business grow.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2013
Corporate Report: Dec. 13

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • August 26, 2016
Fillings to fillers

Dr. David Schirmer left a high-end clientele back in New York when the dentist moved south. He has rebuilt his practice by embracing an entrepreneurial staple: Keep an open mind on new revenue streams.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2016
Corporate report

Health business acquires 30,000 Medicaid members; Credit union names new top executive; Builder brings back former leader; Pest control firm cracks top 20; Sailing champion joins area business; Law firm adds partner

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 14, 2016
Laser focus

Jonathan Sigg started a day spa business in Estero with $500 and eight months of free rent. Now The Laser Lounge Spa has five locations, including Sarasota.

  • Strategies
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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

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • September 11, 2015
Are you equipped to lead change?

Creating change that can transform your business takes more than a plan. Learn how to focus on the things that can get your team behind a new idea.

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 2, 2015
Recipe for success

Locale Market, a gourmet grocery store, is pegged to be the focal point of Bill Edwards' Sundial development. Its goal is to be one of a kind.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 27, 2015
Chic shack

A Canadian development firm seeks to restart what was once an iconic waterfront Gulf Coast eatery and gathering house. The project is a tug between Old Florida and new customers.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 11, 2025
Anonymous donor gives Sarasota Orchestra $50 million

The funds will help the orchestra realize its goal of building its new Music Center on Fruitville Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • July 4, 2024
Enhance your company’s value by revisiting your core values

The principles that hold a company together should be active — not antiques.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 5, 2026
TGH-anchored development moves forward in east Ybor City

Developer Darryl Shaw has submitted a rezoning request with the city of Tampa for a 325-acre mixed-use development called “Casa Ybor.”

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 19, 2026
$63M housing complex in Tampa delivers nearly 400 affordable units

Canopy at West River offers 384 homes for residents earning between 22% and 80% of the area’s median income.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2004
The McDonald's of Home Services

Forget the plumber jokes. VenVest sees heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical services as a huge market ready for standardization and consolidation.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 22, 2023
Lack of convention space — again — concerns business leaders

With the pending demolition of one major property, a go-to ballroom spot for Sarasota events is being taken off the board.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2007
The Bravest Developer

Building a condo-hotel in Southwest Florida takes, well, fortitude. Robert Hensley's got plenty of it.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2008
Problem Solvers

Health Integrated finds holistic solutions to help people with mental and physical illnesses as it controls health care costs.

  • Entrepreneurs
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