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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2004
Pharmacist of Choice

A Revco executive for years, Nick Generalovich struck out on his own in 1987, much to the consternation of some who knew him

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2004
William Carey Finalist

At 29, William Carey moved to Poland for two months in 1990 to run his father's agricultural exports company. A graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in economics, he had failed to make it as a golf pro.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2003
YP Sarah Hoffe

Sarah Hoffe, a radiation oncologist for 21st Century Oncology, talks about work, dealing with death, who has mentored her and more.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2003
Lou Lasday: The Importance of Cross Selling

Lou Lasday is an independent marketing adviser who resides on Longboat Key. He creates strategic corporate initiatives for emerging companies. A career direct response executive, he has been a senior partner of a national advertising agency and served as

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Chinais loss, Sarasotais gainFlorida friendly to business, Good news for Florida.Law firms come throughCritic says job picture betterBlue sky for bankers

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  • August 8, 2008
Gattuso: Marketplace of ideas

Conservation easements seemed to be a good idea at first. But like so many things, once government got deeply invested, they have become a threat.

  • Opinion
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • November 5, 2009
Preventive Care

It seems like common sense. The point of hiring an IT expert is to save money on technology costs. But according to Terry Hedden, that's not always how it works. He says it all comes down to incentives, and that his company has the right ones in place.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 12, 2010
Opportunity Max

A top corporate America executive bets big on the Gulf Coast economy. If his past success is a guide, the new venture will be a big hit.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 11, 2010
Seeking good loans

Wells Fargo Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Stumpf says finding creditworthy customers is the bank's biggest challenge. Wells Fargo became the second-largest bank in Florida when it acquired Wachovia in 2008.

  • Finance
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • November 12, 2009
Squeezing green from green

As the worldwide focus on “going green” intensifies, many skeptics continue to wonder: what's the cost? Instead, Terry Janssen of EcoTech Water asks his clients how money they want to save.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 25, 2009
A Bright Idea

David Bloom picked a perilous time to launch a company devoted to helping franchise businesses grow. But opportunity has arisen out of the gloom.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2009
Advice for Holiday Cards

Ordering your holiday cards this month? Before you make that costly purchase, be sure to think about the impression you want to leave with those receiving them.

  • Strategies
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • January 3, 2011
Tight Vise

Contractors along the Gulf Coast are caught between ongoing capital restrictions and rising supply costs. Specialization is helping companies get through the downturn.

  • Industries
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • November 19, 2010
The Gate Keeper

As tech chief at Tampa General Hospital, Balaji Ramadoss is working to improve patient care. His experience with helping hurricane victims five years ago applies to the current e-conversion.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • September 17, 2010
Secure Pinning

The Jerger family has spent decades insuring mobile homes, a line of business few other carriers seem interested in. But instead of cornering the market, they're trying to generate competition.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 18, 2010
No More Stage Fright

An executive shouldn't be afraid of giving a big speech, says a prominent speaker-turned-author on the subject.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 16, 2010
A New Approach

The pawn industry is enjoying some good times. One risk-taking Gulf Coast entrepreneur hopes to cash in.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • August 20, 2010
Re-icing the Rink

Businesses near the Tampa Bay Lightning's arena are hurting from both the economic downturn and the team's own misfortunes. With a new ownership group in place this season, can joy return to Boltville?

  • Industries
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 14, 2010
Government Digest: May 14 - May 20

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 14, 2010
Target: Profit

It's costly to build a bank from scratch, but Joseph Catti plans to turn three-year-old Finemark National Bank & Trust profitable this year. Geographic and product diversification should help.

  • Entrepreneurs
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