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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 15, 2017
Easy Button

A power-packed team of financial executives sees big potential in what they consider an underserved homeowners insurance niche: people with outsized checkbooks.

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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • January 19, 2018
Tax break for pass-throughs

Small business owners could see tax relief — if they meet requirements.

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  • August 22, 2014
IT Audit

Although it's a boutique business, 360 Advanced provides IT security audits and consulting to big-name clients such as the New York Times and Raymond James. It turns data security processes into a strategic advantage.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • February 7, 2014
Coffee for one

Melitta USA, the Clearwater-based U.S. branch of the worldwide leader for coffee filter sales, is jumping on the single-serving train.

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  • February 28, 2014
Corporate Report: Feb. 28

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • November 1, 2013
The challenge of agility

Among all the obstacles business leaders face, agility can be the toughest. But for the long-term health of a company, it might also be most important.

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  • June 17, 2016
How to establish leadership presence

Cementing a role as a leader can be tough in any situation, but children who aim to take over the family business have to work even harder to prove themselves.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 25, 2016
Pedal power

Bike share programs aren't just for college towns. For one business, the Gulf Coast is fertile ground for expansion.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2014
Corporate report

Horizon Council recognizes companies, Edison bank founder; Kirk Pinkerton attorney admitted to Supreme Court bar; Amscot Financial opens Coral Gables branch; SeaQuatic Aquariums builds tank for Embry Riddle university; Weber Manufacturing and Supplies adds new multifunction Lynx machine; Symphoni Media, NOVA 535 buy I Love DTSP

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  • October 10, 2014
John Wohlwend, 28

Chief Financial Officer, Crush-It Inc.

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  • October 10, 2014
Nilo Khatri, 34

Pediatric Dentist, Janoff & Khatri Pediatric Dentistry

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  • October 10, 2014
Brenton Cloud, 31

Vice President of Sales, Manatee Termite & Pest Control

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  • June 19, 2015
Open window

At 3.7%, Lakeland has the third-lowest industrial vacancy rate in the country. A company that was prudent in the recession moves quickly on the opportunities.

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  • October 16, 2015
Lisa Seidensticker, 35

Managing partner, Tableseide Restaurant Group

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  • December 18, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Jim Tamblyn | Broker, Fort Myers

Jim Tamblyn, a senior associate in commercial real estate brokerage firm Colliers International's Fort Myers' office, has been focused on the Lee County market for the past decade. His primary focus is on the office market.

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  • By James R. |
  • July 31, 2015
Merger mania heats up

While they may be great for your bottom line, corporate mergers can wreak havoc on your brand's reputation. Follow these planning tips to preserve your brand's value.

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  • August 14, 2015
Corporate report

Silicon Valley Data Science buys piece of Health Integrated; Tampa Electric solar plant planned for Apollo Beach; Residential Acoustics moves to Cypress manufacturing building; Gateway Bank CEO receives Distinguished Alumni award; Nicopure Labs hires Philip Morris exec as chief compliance officer

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  • February 20, 2015
Corporate report

Builders Exchange recognizes Stephen Sutter with Lifetime Achievement Award; Naples property appraiser named Appraisal Institute chapter president; Hann Powerboats sells two boats to Air Force; Kinderhook Industries' fund buys Clearwater's CSDVRS LLC; Truck It Smart application pre-installed on Rand McNally new trucker tablet; ConnectWise buys ScreenConnect to integrate with LabTech; Former West Point superintendent named university president

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 27, 2015
'Exotic plumbing'

An innovative plumbing firm is tackling several challenges, from customer education to finding top employees.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 13, 2015
Legal eagle

Business is booming for an entrepreneur who helps law practices find and retain attorneys. Her advice: Accept the new ways attorneys think about work.

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