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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 26, 2021
Father-daughter duo target best-in-class equestrian facility

Go big or go home mantra paces Hannah Herrig Ketelboeter and Steve Herrig.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 30, 2026
2026 top 50 contractors zoom past $10B in annual revenue

From skyscrapers to seawalls, contracting companies in the region have been busy.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
Case for Balanced Trade

The full text of this article is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2007
Corporate Report

General Dynamics wins anti-IED contractSuperior Uniform Group marketing for Hartmax companyGerdau Ameristeel stock offering finishedFlorida Metropolitan University adopts Everest University monikerChico's FAS October report troubling for sales, comparablesNeiman Marcus outlet headed to Miromar Outlets

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2008
Fuel for success

James Shaw plans to do for truck fuel systems what he did for aviation. Success comes from serving others, he says.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2005
Who Pays: Builder or Buyer?

Homebuyers force Sarasota's Whitehall Quality Homes into the Hillsborough County courts over pricing disputes.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 9, 2005
The No-Planning Commission

A cross-section of Hillsborough County expresses disappointment in the political leadership of a growing community.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2008
Review & Comment: Walsh

SEC chief, regulators get sackedover Madoff

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2004
International Intrigue

Tampa partnership tries to build an electrical power plant in Iraq while dealing with allegations of kickbacks and bribery.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 13, 2009
The Italian Niche

A group of German investors plans to grow an Italian restaurant franchise called Vapiano to as many as 10 Florida locations. Already popular in Europe, Vapiano occupies a niche between fast food and upscale dining.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2009
Corporate Report: Tech Data's Tonnison promoted, Osbourn will retire next year

John Tonnison will become executive vice president and chief information officer of Tech Data Corp., the Clearwater-based IT products distributor, on Feb. 1, supervising its global IT systems and e-business infrastructure.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 20, 2019
Seagate Development has established itself as a problem solver

Fort Myers-based firm has created a specialty out of generalizing — for itself and others.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 10, 2017
Data defenders

Law firms have established cybersecurity practices in response to more frequent hacking threats. One challenge: convincing stubborn business owners the dangers are legit.

  • Law
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 9, 2018
How to travel like a boss

Here's a strategy that can work for everyone.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 4, 2015
Take flight

Good times are roaring at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. Yet worry lurks.

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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • March 6, 2015
Battle lines

Tallahassee is back in session. Lawmakers are zeroed in on minimum wage, job creation and a little alcohol.

  • Florida
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 4, 2025
Sarasota youth sailing group seeks funding, approvals for $4.1M project

As the Sarasota Sailing Squadron faces hurricane damage repairs and builds a new youth sailing education facility, Sarasota officials extend the organization a longer lease on life.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 21, 2024
Manatee County dairy farm sold to relatives who plan to grow the business

The new owners of Dakin Dairy Farm in east Manatee County plan several changes amid the hunt for new revenue streams. But on aspect — the farm itself — will remain the same.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 10, 2023
Tampa apartment complex sells for $45.7 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Sunseeker shows off its rooms, a hotel changes hands, and two south Sarasota County properties sell for $3.1 million.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 15, 2023
Real estate tech firm sees big potential in deep data dives

Cape Coral-based My Undercover Agent serves as Realtors’ hyperlocal expert and lets them focus on helping customers buy and sell.

  • Residential Real Estate
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