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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2007
The anchor holds

A boat repairman mortgages his home to pay the patent costs on an anchor designed to replace the same old style that has been around for centuries. Hunter Anchors might be coming to a store near you soon.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2008
Market RUBDOWN

Opening 10 massage stores during an economic slump might sound crazy. But growing like that is comfort food to one Gulf Coast entrepreneur.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2010
A New Hope

Gary Johnson proved that a successful businessman — indeed, a capitalist — can be elected governor of a state that leans blue. He recently brought his libertarian-leaning views to the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2010
Sweet Dreams

The Gulf Coast hotel industry has been hit from all sides lately. But one entrepreneur has bet big — $25 million big — on his visionary property.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 6, 2016
Beacon of light

Insurance, for many companies, has become a commodity. Bill Taulbee and his colleagues are out to change that narrative.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 2, 2015
Sticky fingers

The industry that bonds Intertape Polymer Group together has been in decline. Yet Intertape, the second-largest tape producer in North America, forges ahead.

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 14, 2025
Pro athletes to open acai and coffee shop in Sarasota

Raining Berries will soon open a location in downtown Sarasota, with two famous athletes operating it as franchisees.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • June 15, 2022
Mentoring for the next level of leadership

The two keys to turning high-performing managers into companywide leaders: conversation and compensation.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2004
Judge Panel Reluctant to Combine Lawsuits

Lawyers for mutual funds companies argue that lawsuits should be consolidated to lower costs.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Bush Graziano & Rice announces promotionsCarlton Fields hires Michelle HollandHeath care lawyers choose Martin as president-electDanahy, Murray open new practice in TampaCarlton Fields awards diversity scholarship t

  • Law
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • March 29, 2013
Passing the Baton

How to successfully transition leadership in your organization.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2013
Corporate Report: August 23

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2021
Officials announce new 216-bed hospital to meet population surge

Lee Health has invested more than $500 million in expansion and renovation projects in recent years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2014
Corporate Report: April 4

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 7, 2018
What They're Saying: JLL

Law firms in downtowns such as Orlando and Tampa still occupy a significant amount of space, and trends on the horizon could point to further leasing activity

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 2, 2025
4 demolitions proposed in Sarasota to allow for new development

A car wash, 7-Eleven and residential building are proposed in three separate areas of the city.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • May 21, 2026
New entertainment district, music venue coming to Tampa’s Water Street

If approved by city officials, construction could begin in early 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2009
Victims or Culpable

Once Art Nadel is apprehended and answers questions about themoney, investors will focus next on the other partners: What did they know?

  • Finance
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2005
Tort Reform

Associated Industries of Florida proposes a number of changes that would benefit business and restrict lawyers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
All for Fun (Tampa edition)

There were no bind 'em, whip 'em girls at this year's Law Follies. But the former Hillsborough County attorney and administrator made for a few jokes.

  • Law
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