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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 14, 2023
Pro business group takes on trial lawyers in new ad campaign

The Associated Industries of Florida in a new campaign urges lawmakers to past tort reform and warns the public of "greedy" billboard lawyers.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 9, 2011
Soup's On

A prominent local restaurant is altering its image, including a new name. The owners now hope to capture more market share.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 10, 2012
Boots Up

Finding a client base for a niche product can be an entrepreneur's greatest challenge. One Gulf Coast business hopes it has stepped in the right direction.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 6, 2022
Pinellas County Economic Development

With the threat of COVID-19 in the air, companies will need to be nimble and prepared if — and when — more problems arise.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 25, 2019
Florida’s reputation as a relatively low tax state remains intact — for now

State officials often tout the state’s lack of an income tax as a big perk. Yet other taxes dent a company’s income.

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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • September 23, 2024
Old Florida Lee County roadside attraction sees new life after Hurricane Ian

Two years on its rebuilding with a ten year plan.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 27, 2022
From the ashes: Cigar maker embraces change while honoring traditions

J.C. Newman Cigar Co., the last bastion of Ybor City's cigar industry, is determined to thrive, not just survive.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 22, 2016
Growth on the go

Mobile Physician Services' doctors are on the go, working at patients' homes rather than hospitals. That's just one unique aspect of the business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2021
Mixed-use project adds 47,000 square feet of office space

Project includes new headquarters for Stevens Construction.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2020
Area electronics company expands in Southwest with deal

Dow Electronics looks for growth in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2020
Architecture firm breaks ground on new office

The new facility for Clifford M. Scholz Architects will be at 2724 Fruitville Road in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 7, 2022
Activewear online retailer to invest $15 million in new Pasco County headquarters

New facility will help Clearwater company streamline process of delivering to 170 countries.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2019
College foundation names new advancement leader

Kevin Hughes was previously the assistant dean of development and alumni relations at Stetson University College of Law.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2019
New town announces retail center

Babcock Ranch will build 85,000-square-foot center and a new entrance.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2005
Lee's Land Shortage

Land for commercial development is shrinking fast. Developers are scrambling for what little is left.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2008
The Gold Standard

After his high-tech software company failed to produce profits, Pierre Quilliam headed west - the Old West of Gold Rush fame.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2008
Control the Controllables'

An energetic new division president for Beall's knows the department store chain has succeeded by knowing the Florida consumer. She also knows the economy and competition present serious challenges.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 10, 2009
Got a loan

Banks are lending money and Tom Kennedy is here to prove it. The Fort Myers entrepreneur explains how he got a $2 million loan recently from KeyBank to acquire a competitor.

  • Finance
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 14, 2022
Adidas CEO on work-life balance conundrum: Wear it proudly

On his first U.S. trip since the pandemic, Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted offered words of wisdom to students at the University of South Florida's Muma College of Business.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2010
Humana Cares creating jobs

The St. Petersburg firm will hire 270 employees to help launch a new service.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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