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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • November 23, 2024
Tampa-based creator of Lightning's 'Be the Thunder' campaign dies at 60

James Rosene, co-founder and creative director of EraserFarm, a marketing and ad agency based in Tampa, died Nov. 6.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 21, 2023
Despite published report, Sternberg says he plans to remain Rays owner

Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg expects a ballpark to be built in Tampa Bay and to stay on as owner despite story that buyers are circling.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 30, 2024
Florida builders sue Biden administration over labor union favoritism

Associated Builders and Contractors and a Florida chapter say President Joe Biden's labor agreements policy makes a mockery of competitive bidding.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 6, 2023
Popular steakhouse Seltzer's selling Pasco County restaurant

Harold Seltzer's Steakhouse has put its location on U.S. Hwy 19 in Port Richey on the market for $800,000.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 5, 2025
Port Charlotte resort gets new name as $200M sale closes

The Sunseeker's new owners have ditched Charlotte Harbor in the name as part of a rebrand that includes adding a Hilton flag.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2022
Lakewood Ranch condominium project targets 2023 groundbreaking

The often-delayed project along Lake Uihlein gets off the ground with developer Frank Dagostino.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 8, 2005
Nominees for the '2005 Young Lawyer Award'

Nominees for the '2005 Young Lawyer Award' are available free of charge. One lawyer under the age of 40, will be singled out for "raising the bar" in GCBR's April 22 edition.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2003
Free Press

This week's items: SouthCoast Marine Products selects Wendt Productions Sarasota companyoffering Segway toursAmerican Signature Home opens Carrollwood locationStephen A. Smith firmgains two new clients

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2004
Free Press

This week's items: Florida-business people selected for leadership classesNew database provider allows homebuilders more optionsWomen's Leadership Initiative receives $5,000 donation Vengroff, Williams to manage Xbox bills

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • November 26, 2010
Government Digest: Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • December 17, 2010
Government Digest: Dec. 17 - Dec. 23

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2011
Franchise Frenzy

During the downturn drug users are the first to go. USA Mobile has recorded five-fold growth by helping firms detect them.

  • Strategies
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  • By Dan Ping |
  • July 21, 2011
Ready to Launch

Many Space Coast companies see gloom as the shuttle program comes to an end. Carol Craig sees opportunity as she starts a new venture.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 23, 2013
Contrail blazer

Startup tour operator MetJet says Fort Myers could become a hub for Caribbean destinations.

  • Strategies
  • By Gail E. Farb, Labor & Employment Attorney, Williams Parker |
  • December 18, 2019
Another New Overtime Pay Rule for the New Year

Another New Overtime Pay Rule for the New Year

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2020
Health care company to pay $41M in fraud settlement

A Tampa health lab and clinic were accused of billing government programs for medically unnecessary urine drug tests.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2019
Culinary firm scores big win with rowing tournament

'It was a lot more than we thought it would be,' one executive says.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2018
Business owner behind $10 million steel company dies at 63

Ralph George, who friends called a gifted storyteller with an infectious smile and a passion for sports and the military, particularly his alma mater, the Virginia Military Institute, died, suddenly, Aug. 20. He was 63.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 27, 2017
Lots of land

With a strong history behind him, John Neal is in a land acquisition groove. Where will he take the business next?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 3, 2017
To the Clouds

A music industry executive ditched New York City to chase a drone business dream in Sarasota. The move, so far, has been a swift success.

  • Entrepreneurs
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