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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2019
Citrus and land executive, after four years as CFO, gets CEO post

Alico promotes John Kiernan to CEO, Richard Rallo to CFO and Benjamin Fishman to chairman of the board.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 18, 2011
System Strict

A small Gulf Coast city was the scene of a surprise surge in condo sales last year. The success gives hope that a full-blown rebound could be on the way.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 1, 2017
Global Ambition

NeoGenomics aims to be the world's leading cancer-testing company. It's starting with its first laboratory outside the U.S. — in Switzerland.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • April 30, 2010
Moving By Design

Interior designer Marla Davidson, whose tile and stone designs can already be found far and wide, uses her new showroom to build brand awareness in time for the recovery.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
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CEO, MVP Holdings

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 30, 2024
$2 billion Tampa REIT pays $29 million for Arkansas hospital

The NYSE-listed firm has added eight properties totaling $164 million to its portfolio this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 5, 2012
Political Partners

A pair of motivated entrepreneurs hopes to turn a passion for politics into a thriving business. They're getting the buzz part down.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2021
Agency expands with big accounts, new office

Co-founder calls 2021 ‘the best year in our agency’s 14-year history.’

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 8, 2023
Pair of Sarasota bagel shops reopen under new brand

The name honors the grandfather, Burton “Buddy” Koffman, of the two brothers who own the stores.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 23, 2022
Buttigieg hand-delivers nearly $13 million to Tampa port officials

The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary announces grant money for an expansion at Port Tampa Bay.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2012
NFL star buys into Tampa firm

Baltimore Ravens All-Pro Ray Rice is now a part owner of Tampa-based VertiMax.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 22, 2024
Report: 4 Gulf Coast cities rank in top 50 places to live in US

U.S. News & World Report put Naples at No. 1 on its Best Places to Live list for 2024. Sarasota, also on the list, is drawing not just residents but employers too, according to an economic development official.

  • Florida
  • By Stephen W. Hall, CEBS CPBS, CSFS, CHRP Market President of Alltrust Insurance |
  • April 9, 2021
4 Steps To Preparing Your Business For Future Health Crises

4 Steps To Preparing Your Business For Future Health Crises

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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.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2016
Computer bugs proliferate

Tampa can claim a No. 1 ranking that won't come up in a chamber of commerce press release: Most malware infection rates among the 150 largest cities in the country.

  • News
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 24, 2026
Florida commercial real estate veteran dies at 71

Randy Mercer was known for making deals, community work and a love of music.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2015
Expensive vacations, cheap travel

Florida is one of the top vacation destinations in the world -- but the state's most affluent residents also are among the top spenders when it comes to their own vacations.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 22, 2024
Want to be a better leader? Get curious.

A pair of leadership consultants press the case: Strong leaders must be driven by curiosity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 17, 2020
Lakeland industrial project continues development wave

Xebec Realty’s speculative industrial project planned for Lakeland is the latest Interstate 4 Corridor offering aimed at capturing demand for distribution and fulfillment sites.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 28, 2020
Senior living complex hones in on luxury with $60 million project

Active senior living community raises the stakes in the effort to stay ahead of trends — and discerning residents.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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