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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 15, 2019
Mind the gap: Construction firm wins by combining youth, experience

Suffolk Construction Co., a Boston-based national builder with a large presence in the region, has implemented an innovative reverse mentoring program at its Tampa, Florida, office.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 21, 2018
Meet Regions' new kid on the block

Michael Jones brings plenty of institutional knowledge to his new leadership post with Regions Bank in Tampa, Florida.

  • Finance
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 26, 2024
Airport pulls $11.5M New College land sale request

Recent FAA guidance on the future of vertical launch and landing aircraft indicates a halt on land transfers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 12, 2025
Longtime Manatee politico, entrepreneur to run for Sarasota City Commission

Former Florida legislator and Manatee County elections supervisor Michael Bennett has moved to Sarasota and wants to provide "senior leadership" to the City Commission.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • April 18, 2025
No show dogs: Cybersecurity CEO talks $3B valuation, potential IPO

Brian Murphy details the hows and whys of getting to $3 billion in valuation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 20, 2023
Sarasota printing business triples revenue, looks to manage more growth

Long known for its mailing services and political work, Andrick & Associates has been expanding into design, printing and digital marketing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • October 10, 2024
Maggie Briggs, 31

40 Under 40 winner Maggie Briggs is the business development director at Charles Perry Partners Inc.

  • Class of 2024
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  • By Elizabeth Djinis |
  • August 12, 2021
United Way CEO tackles 'good' challenge: Dispersing big donation

Leader handles a pair of curveballs — one positive, one negative, with a core value front-and-center: transparency.

  • Leadership
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 26, 2022
Embarc Collective's CEO teaches what she knows

Lakshmi Shenoy has become the face of Tampa's entrepreneur scene by tapping her own creativity and background.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 25, 2025
Alico continues to reinvent itself year after it exits citrus industry

The Fort Myers company, which had been planning its transformation to a diversified land company for two years, reports progress after walking away from citrus production.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 8, 2023
St. Petersburg-based financial services founder dies at 89

Bob Menke's 'entrepreneurial spirit and tenacious perseverance' led to the success of Bankers Financial Corp.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2006
Ka-boom

Fake grenades for real training could mean explosive business for Non Lethal Training Munitions.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 23, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2004
Leading the Trend (Overview)

This overview of the construction and expansion guide is provided free of charge.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 8, 2005
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

Newsmakers is available free of charge.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2008
Small mART

The economy may be in recession, but Richard Sullivan still expects to see crowds at the art shows he organizes. One key to success: Tying each event with a nonprofit organization.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2008
Niche Player

The past year hasn't been great for many investment banks, but Skyway Capital Partners in Tampa has been steadily growing as a middle-market firm.

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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.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 23, 2009
Family Focus

Growing an organic clothing business organically takes the right combination of industry buzz and business savvy, two sisters are learning.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2003
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Former employee files claim against defunct Woodruff & Jeeves PAMurray Silverstein PA seeks fees from Perch Inc. Tew, Barnes files complaint against Manuel Elkind and E&L Realty Clearwater law firm files claim for fees

  • Law
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