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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 13, 2011
Godfather of Barbecue

When the recession hit, Rib City's prices enticed customers to its value-oriented menu of barbecue favorites. But this father-and-son team proved to be nimble operators and grew through the downturn.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 7, 2012
Working the Circuit

A small Tampa technology company is growing quickly, but not through online viral advertising or other clever digital methods. Its marketing campaign is far more traditional.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 11, 2015
Southern draw

Arkansas banks have boosted their presence in Florida since the downturn by making acquisitions statewide. More deals are in the works.

  • Finance
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  • By Jim DeLa |
  • December 9, 2024
Battle underway over potential development near beloved birding site

Sarasota County commissioners could decide on the 170-home proposal near Celery Fields early next year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 1, 2026
Growing Lakeland firm tops $1 billion in 2025 sales

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Fort Myers gas station sold in portfolio deal, a Clearwater storage facility part of refinance package, and a Sarasota warehouse complex is sold.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2004
On the Horizon

After a slow start, a community bank that stresses commercial lending over residential in booming Manatee County sees higher profits ahead.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2022
Hertz hires Hillary Clinton speechwriter for top spokesperson role

Liz Boyer was also an attorney with a prominent national law firm.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 29, 2022
Report: Home prices on West Coast of Florida to fall sharply in a recession

A Redfin study found that three Gulf Coast cities will likely see the largest price decreases in the nation during a recession.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 18, 2005
It's Not Grandstanding; It's Common Sense

Tom Gallagher, Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida, responds to Matt Walsh's column, "Gallagher Grandstands Again."

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 5, 2005
Thomas Sowell: The Lure of the Free Lunch

I first became aware of the law of gravity as a child when I pedalled by tricycle off the porch and crashed into the yard. Gravity was of course operating all along, whether I was aware of it or not.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2008
Revolutionary Iron Man

Frank Masyada has developed atechnology to make metal stronger and it may revolutionize many products.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2005
Community Leader Remembered

Stephen Garber, a GCBR columnist and business leader, leaves behind many friends.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 18, 2009
Sweet Survival

An $800,000 investment in a frozen dessert business nearly turned sour when the lead entrepreneur suffered a few major setbacks. The comeback, however, is already underway.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 19, 2009
Time to Sell

Fear of higher long-term capital-gains taxes is going to drive a lot of deal making for businesses next year. A Naples deal veteran says buyers and sellers have more reasonable expectations now.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 17, 2010
Success Haul

A pair of successful Gulf Coast entrepreneurs has written the story of their young business life. It's a tale of overcoming mistakes and other obstacles.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 28, 2011
Stock market

Stock Development is moving aggressively to acquire lots in Collier County in anticipation of a better year of new-home sales.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2010
Corporate Report: June 25 - July 1

The latest news from T3, Walter Investment Management, Old Harbor Bank, and more.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2010
Corporate Report: July 9 - July 15

The latest news from Alico, Gerdau Ameristeel, and more.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 10, 2013
In a Venice minute

Entrepreneur Joe La Raviere deftly mixes commerce with entertainment. His constant challenge: Don't slow down.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 24, 2013
Repair central

Annalisa Xioutas' company repairs foreclosed homes all over the country for groups of investors. Managing it all efficiently takes custom software.

  • Strategies
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