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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 28, 2022
Tampa bakery, amid rapid growth, rises to the occasion

Thanks to an unsolicited celebrity endorsement, Tampa bakery The Cake Girl has been on a wild ride. Some frosty obstacles to more growth include inflation and staffing issues.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 4, 2022
Tampa's Darryl Shaw shifts his focus to massive Ybor City redevelopment

Darryl Shaw says his goal is not to be a developer, but someone who changes the face of the historic district for generations to come.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 25, 2024
$2B Tampa REIT: NYSE listing allows it to 'raise equity much more easily'

Days after ringing the bell at Wall Street's famed New York Stock Exchange, Sila Realty Trust's CEO talks about the future, the process and lessons he learned from his father.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 14, 2025
SWFL media exec pursues long-shelved dream: Running for Congress

The president of Fort Myers-based radio and television station company Sun Broadcasting is vying for Florida's 19th district seat to serve the community and fulfill a lifetime goal.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 7, 2023
Tampa Bay construction manager overcomes political turmoil, language barriers

JE Dunn Construction project manager Maria Escalona is not one to let obstacles stand in the way of pursuing her true calling.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2007
Re-focus for Growth

The founder of GLE Associates narrows the company's market niche and partners with multibillion-dollar companies to jump-start its growth.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2007
WCI bets on Bal Harbour

WCI Communities' executives fight to keep the company's cash coming in as they soothe anxious lenders who are owed $1.9 billion. Meanwhile, billionaire investor Carl Icahn and two hedge fund allies formed a majority on a newly created board to be elected Aug. 30.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2007
High-tech Hotelier

Tampa-based eSuites Hotels plans high-tech amenities and upscale touches for a new chain of hotelsfor executive business travelers.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2007
Runner Up - Sarasota/Manatee

Neil McCurry Jr.Norbert DonellyStephen SutterGary Shaprio

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2008
More room at the inn

Hoteliers along the Gulf Coast are concerned about the increasing supply of new hotel rooms as demand continues to decline. A surge in European tourists could offset a softening U.S. economy.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2008
The cost of going Green

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist told the lodging industry he wouldn't send them state business unless they go green. Florida hotels have little choice now but to comply with this voluntary program.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 2, 2005
Double Whammy

Regulators said Fort Myers-based First Community Bank had too many construction loans and not enough people fighting terrorism. Bankers take note.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 23, 2005
Shaking Up the Industry

Steven Johnston says he's changing the real estate industry with a 2% commission business model. His competitors disagree.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 27, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Sarasota Realtor Buys Three Rental ComplexesMCZ/Centrum buys Serenata landPenn-Florida buys out partner, converting apartmentsBlackpoint Group buys more land for business park1350 Main group plans 1740 developmentSarasota Fireplace buys more manufacturing space

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 2, 2006
Condo Craze: Sara/Mana Top 10

The Southwest Florida construction industry keeps on motoring. Condos aredriving the growth.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2008
Corporate Report

Kforce buys Dnovus RDI for $38 millionChico's November salesfall 11%, comps also declineSykes Enterprises entersBrazilian market,Intertape Polymer Groupadds foam-in-bag packagingGevity reports new payment,32nd quarterly dividendFlanders Corp. CEOawarded three-year contractBe Creative Communicationshired by Fawley BryantSEC investigation endsagainst Jabil stock optionsWorld Energy Solutions signsCirca Telecom marketing dealTIB seeks capital from U.S. Treasury DepartmentGirard expandingto Tampa, Fort Myers

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2004
Profit Makers

The two most profitable securities firms, Citigroup Inc. and Merrill Lynch & Co., overcame the longest bear market in 50 years by focusing on the wealthiest clients.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2003
Startup Readies for Growth

Entrepreneurs Mike Varga and Joe Philipose left the security of longtime jobs at Honeywellto start a high-tech business.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2004
Lemon Avenue Revival

A group of business owners, including Monika Tomlinson, are betting on a bright future for Lemon Avenue and Fourth Street, north of Fruitville.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2004
Honored for Professionalism: 'The Big O'

Honor. Integrity. Fair play. The St. Petersburg Bar Association and GCBR gave the annual Professionalism Award to Oscar Blasingame.

  • Entrepreneurs
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