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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 3, 2014
High ceiling

A Gulf Coast roofing business ditched the downturn, even though the recession isn't over yet for many others in construction. New challenges now hover over the company.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 22, 2016
Cyber champ

Details matter when it comes to cybersecurity. Santiago Ayala, a national expert in the field, is the king of paying attention.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 13, 2016
Call of duty

Sara Blackwell's legal career unexpectedly shifted in the last year. More jolts are in the offing in her battle against some big businesses.

  • Law
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 29, 2016
Dressed for success

Shades Kids is growing as fast as its pint-sized customers. The challenge now is to stay ahead of the growth.

  • Strategies
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • July 10, 2015
Manual labor

A strict system of step-by-step procedures for employees isn't just good for big businesses. A small, but fast-growth company also embraces that philosophy.

  • Industries
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 17, 2024
Prosecutor: 77 indicted, millions seized locally for COVID scams

The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District says his office and the relief task force it works with will “continues to pursue, investigate, prosecute and recover money.”

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 10, 2024
Sarasota’s Detwiler’s says no plans for St. Petersburg store — for now

The family-owned and operated grocery store chain says that despite reports it does not have plans for a St. Petersburg store.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 7, 2025
Fort Myers orchestra to shutter, reasons for demise in dispute

The Southwest Florida Symphony in Fort Myers was founded in 1961.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 2, 2024
Florida insurance commissioner says reforms easing crisis, bringing stability

As Citizens' policy numbers continue to increase, the head of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation says the state’s insurance market is improving.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 4, 2024
Prominent Naples attorney, FL Senate president’s husband dies at 72 from fall

John Passidomo is survived by his wife, three daughters and two grandchildren.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 11, 2023
Tampa women's professional soccer team will play at riverfront stadium

The team first needs approval to completely revamp a high school stadium, adding about 3,000 seats and a FIFA level field.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 18, 2023
$4M plan approved for pro women's soccer team to play at Tampa school

The Tampa women's professional soccer team will play at the riverfront stadium starting next year and will spend about $4 million to revamp a high school stadium adding about 3,000 seats and a FIFA-level field.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 15, 2023
Naples resort and water park owners plan to welcome guests by next fall

As crews continue to work on Great Wolf Lodge South Florida and its myriad offerings, the hope is that it can open earlier than expected.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 2, 2025
4 demolitions proposed in Sarasota to allow for new development

A car wash, 7-Eleven and residential building are proposed in three separate areas of the city.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 1, 2025
Jabil picks North Carolina for new $500 million AI facility

Drawn by state incentives, the St. Petersburg technology company's new center will be in Rowan County between Charlotte and Winston-Salem.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 24, 2024
$400K theft from organization helping seniors lands woman in prison

A 49-year-old woman was sentenced to prison Tuesday for stealing from a business that provided HVAC and other maintenance services to residents of Sun City Center.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 8, 2026
Three-story St. Armands redevelopment plan faces FEMA 50% obstacle

Shore might be required to shore up flood resiliency as it pursues plans to return to St. Armands Circle.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2008
Corporate Report

New Coach House motorhome gets 20 mpgOdyssey Marine gets N.C. shipwreckSeaBridge Freightchooses Port ManateeTampa software firm chosen by Iowa physician groupFlanders' Bartow plantto rise from ashesBrown & Brown buys Subway accountsRaymond James chooses BlueThreadSarasota's Cap Creative launches event divisionMotorSports promotes new COOSirion drug under review by FDA

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 26, 2010
Dreams With Teeth

A bold group of entrepreneurs hopes to take a big bite out of an even bigger market. Plans include going from 20 to 280 employees in five years.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 9, 2010
Flood of Risk

The federal flood insurance program presents another kind of risk these days for real estate lenders and borrowers: congressional risk.

  • Florida
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