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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2007
Coming to America

A British-born construction guru now working on the Gulf Coast finds flaws in how American developers track a project's finances.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 11, 2005
It's a Start

Victims of a $60 million investment scheme are getting back just pennies on the dollar so far.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 28, 2005
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

Newsmakers is available free of charge.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2008
Health Navigators

Delphi, a St. Petersburg company, helps employers and their staffs get the best value in health care coverage.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2008
Organic growth

The biggest challenge for Mindshare Technology has been taking on only as much business as it can handle by offering custom software for companies.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2008
Brand New Brand

An almost 10-year-old company rethinks itscustomer image during tough economic times.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2008
Power Play

Companies and environmental groups are pushing for more renewable energy in Florida, which would increase competition among energy providers.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2003
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Akerman Senterfitt absorbs Miami/Orlando firm Supreme Court Disciplines LawyersFoley & Lardner will sponsor Chrysler ChampionshipClearwater attorney joins Million Dollar Forum

  • Law
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2004
Longtime Judge Honored for Work (Tampa edition)

For nearly three decades, Thomas E. Penick Jr. has been called judge. And that's not likely to change later this month when Penick steps down as an official member of the Pinellas-Pasco judiciary.

  • Law
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2004
Building Foundations (Tampa edition)

Hillsborough Bar honors Marian McCulloch for her work as association president.

  • Law
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 31, 2009
COVER UPDATE: It's a jungle out there

Corporations are starting to spend again on entertaining their best customers and employees. Now, government needs to stay out of the way.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 31, 2009
COVER UPDATE: More, Please

Steve Martin's chain of seven Tex-Mex restaurants on the Gulf Coast defied the recession in 2009. He is aiming for more of the same in 2010.

  • Strategies
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 4, 2010
Election-year stimulus

More federal stimulus spending this election year could set the stage for a recovery in construction in 2011, says Fred Pezeshkan, chief executive officer of Kraft Construction.

  • Florida
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Smaller firms grow, too

With its 2006 expansion into Tampa, Shutts Bowen grew by building its new office on the foundation of a 100-year history, and the nearly 200 lawyers already on staff across the state. However, several smaller law firms have found a way to grow as well.

  • Law
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 19, 2009
A Big Lift

The plastic surgery industry has been squeezed by the recession, as elective procedures are being shunned. But a Gulf Coast doctor is utilizing an innovative laser procedure to recharge his business.

  • News
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 6, 2011
Take it to the Bank

When North Carolina-based BB&T acquired insurance brokerage Oswald Trippe, it won the firm's talent and entrepreneurial drive. Holding onto those will be key.

  • News
  • By Carl Cronan |
  • January 6, 2011
The ears have it

Turnaround artist Ted Abrams returned Joffrey's Coffee to profitability by concentrating on its chief product. Operating as a wholesaler grinds better results.

  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 14, 2011
Link Up

Facebook and Twitter grab the social media headlines. But an entrepreneur in the recession trenches contends there's a better outlet for executives.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2010
July 30: TIBB, BBGI, NGNM

TIB Financial takes hit; Beasley Broadcast ups profits; NeoGenomics reinvests.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2010
Aug. 5: PGTI, TE, GNA

PGT sees first sales growth since '06; TECO gains customers; Gerdau profits.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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