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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2013
Best Bureaucrats?

We recognize the people in government who 'get it.'

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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 Brian Hartz |
  • August 3, 2018
Oven fresh: Bakery breaks the mold with new retail location

Producing some 18,000 loaves per day, La Segunda Central Bakery in Tampa, Florida, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Cuban bread. Now it's trying its hand in the retail bakery-cafe market with a new location in south Tampa.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • May 4, 2023
2023 Top Entrepreneur: Jesse Biter, founder, PropLogix, Sarasota

Jesse Biter, with a keen eye for spotting trends, has applied his tech-focused entrepreneurial skillset in commercial real estate, software and the auto industry.

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  • September 7, 2007
A Grander Venture

The Tampa-based Florida Venture Forum has expanded its reach beyond the state's borders in matching venture capitalists with local companies.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2005
Executive Session with Phil LeBlanc

The Gulf Coast Business Review sat down with Phil LeBlanc. The Franchise Development Manager for Signs Now

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  • December 17, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Analysts split on Fifth ThirdPlay ballLending a handNot just talkDown is good

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 27, 2019
With alternative to hotel gift basket, entrepreneur grows business

Shuchi Vyas has created a package of useful items for guests at hotels and other rental properties.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 28, 2014
Eyes on Estero

With the announcement of Hertz relocating its national headquarters to Estero, the area in south Lee County has gone from unknown territory to the next hotbed of development.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 24, 2015
Nothing small about it

A federal Small Business Administration loan, for years an afterthought for a new or expanding business, has grown up. Now some banks are fighting for more.

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  • March 5, 2004
Legal Calendar

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  • February 13, 2004
Legal Calendar (Tampa edition)

The legal calendar for the Tampa market is provided free of charge.

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  • September 26, 2003
Legal Briefs

Ruden McClosky adds lawyer in St. Petersburg office Nominating commission seeks applications for judicial seatYoung Lawyers to recruit Big Brother Big Sister volunteersSixth Circuit Gaurdian program seeks volunteers

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  • January 6, 2021
With major purchase, area family plans one of the largest wineries in the Midwest

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. recently closed on a series of deals.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 6, 2024
Pair of Collier County hotspots rank in top 10 on national retirement list

Retirees and those nearing retirement were surveyed about where they want to live when they’re done working.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 2, 2024
Punta Gorda hospital closed due to Helene storm damage

ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda has been closed after flooding from storm surge, officials say.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Bob Andelman |
  • August 12, 2016
Urban eats

A onetime merchant marine, Andy Salyards started a restaurant business on impulse and instinct three years ago. How did he hit the big-time so quickly?

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 24, 2016
Speed of sound

Online crowdfunding provided three innovative business partners who share a passion for great sound a powerful kick-start to their business. Now the pressure is on to deliver.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 2, 2006
'Mark of the Beast'

A former telecom investment banker and a techie with an eye for good finds prove that buying stuff on the cheap isn't always bad business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2013
Corporate Report: July 26

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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