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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2009
Jolt App

A Gulf Coast startup technology firm is using the iPhone as a conduit into a new marketplace. It hopes to be a pioneer in the field.

  • Entrepreneurs
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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 Jean Gruss |
  • June 4, 2010
Under wraps

Custom Packaging & Products prints small runs of sandwich wraps for restaurants and small chains, angling to snag business from much larger competitors who prefer to compete on volume.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • July 30, 2010
Circling the Deals

Veteran land dealer Mark Cooney is forging ahead with his unusually named firm, The Land Sharks, despite the tough real estate market. A move across the hall helped.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Dec. 16

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 31, 2012
All In

David Osterweil cashed in everything and took out a loan against his house to start his own healthy prepared food chain. Eighteen months later, he is planning his fourth store and is catering the Republican National Convention.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 14, 2020
How to salvage your brand after a PR crisis

Tucker/Hall, a Tampa, Florida, strategic communications firm, says businesses need to lean on the truth when dealing with a brand-threatening crisis.

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  • June 2, 2020
What will office space look like post-coronavirus?

As workers contemplate going back to the office, one architect shares his thoughts on what tenants and landlords need to be thinking about.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 22, 2019
Restaurant chain first in line for kindness

Being nice, at First Watch, isn’t only for greeting customers. It’s a company-wide belief that kindness goes a long way.

  • Leadership
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 14, 2014
A big cup

It took novice inventor William Merritt nearly a decade to get his product ready for the marketplace. He hopes sales success arrives much faster.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 23, 2014
Cool Growth

Louis Bruno's air-conditioning firm is growing fast with a fleet of trucks that promise customers they'll be cool in two hours.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • April 22, 2016
Breaking wise

Tampa-based ConnectWise recently merged multiple companies in which it invested. Up next for the fast-growth tech firm: a possible trip to Wall Street.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 27, 2016
Corporate report

Raymond James fined $17 million; Hospital system adds executive position; New Tervis president continues family legacy; Nationally recognized homebuilder reports steady sales; Behavioral health nonprofit appoints CEO; Airport official wins industry honor

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  • October 16, 2015
Ryan Brown, 38

CEO, XByte Technologies

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 7, 2024
Bloomin' Brands CEO announces retirement

David Deno announced his retirement Tuesday but will stay on as the company searches for his replacement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2009
A rare sight on the Gulf Coast

What's rarer than a Florida panther sighting? How about a new bank opening.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2010
Community profits, adds capital

Community Bank of Manatee earned $105,000 in net income last quarter.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2010
Dynamic Innovations to hire 100

The manufacturer received a $41,000 incentive grant from Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2010
Aerosonic Corp. breaks even

The Clearwater-based manufacturer barely profited from $7 million in sales.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2010
SunTrust Tampa Bay names CEO

Allen Brinkman takes over for the recently promoted Daniel Mahurin.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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