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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 30, 2012
Raise the Floor

The partners behind a construction firm learned the value of diversification in the downturn. They plan to put their education to work.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2012
CEO Predictions 2012

Leaders from throughout the Gulf Coast business community talk about their expectations for 2012.

  • Strategies
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 19, 2012
Close to Home

Focusing on a niche market close to home is a strategy that worked for one builder in Naples.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2012
A real estate Black Friday

Lower prices, combined with new market confidence are causing a bounce in retail interest.

  • Industries
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2021
Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association executive dies at 62

Beverly Smock was with the association for 27 years.

  • News
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 17, 2020
Investment research managing director says prudent, short-term planning is best course of action

Brian Frohn is the managing director of Venice-based Ned Davis Research.

  • Finance
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 18, 2018
What They're Saying: Avison Young First Quarter 2018

Brokerage expects continued strong activity in industrial and office sectors in Tampa area for 2018

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 26, 2018
Reema Bhatia, 37

Managing partner, Stickboy Creative

  • Class of 2018
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2018
In Memoriam: Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber, 1927-2018

Considered a true renaissance man and a visionary thinker by many who knew him — and a sartorial standout who was rarely not seen in a colorful tropical shirt and loafers on his feet, never socks  — Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber died Nov. 22. He was 91.

  • News
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 8, 2019
How to woo big-time investors

Mike Faraone, an owner and senior managing director at Skyway Capital Markets, a Tampa, Florida-based investment firm, offers some insider tips about how to woo big-time investors.

  • Finance
  • By Ted Carter |
  • March 16, 2018
Crane company keeps elevating post-recession

A decade after the downturn, the Southwest Florida unit of a statewide construction leader has a renewed sense of purpose — and optimism.

  • Strategies
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 30, 2018
CRE market snapshot: Charlotte County attracts investor attention

A look at the county's office, industrial and retail markets

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Steven Benna |
  • November 18, 2016
Corporate report

Firm teams up with insurance giant; Bradenton company expands west; Prominent broker joins rival organization; Bank expansion continues with new executive

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 30, 2016
A bigger quest

ReliaQuest added nearly 100 new employees in 2016 and plans to hire up to 150 more in 2017. Top-notch training programs are paramount.

  • Strategies
  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • March 3, 2017
Play ball

Baseball teams have been swapping spring training cites with greater frequency across Florida in recent years. But not in Lakeland.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 31, 2017
Golf Guy

After a decade of searching, a PGA pro finally finds a golf course to buy. Now comes the hard part.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 7, 2017
Failure: Lacking confidence to lead

Overturf's Floor & Fabric Care, Bradenton, Jeremy and Stefanie Overturf

  • Strategies
  • By Ted Carter |
  • October 6, 2017
Strands of Success

The rent-a-suite salon model trend has been building for a decade. One area couple, a new entry, sees room for growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 6, 2017
Rookies, Again

Tampa employment law attorneys Erin Jackson and Kevin Johnson left the only firm they've ever known. They have big plans for Act II.

  • Law
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 3, 2017
The Color Orange

For the first time in its history, WellCare unveiled a revamped corporate color scheme and tagline. Will the moves foster more growth?

  • Strategies
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