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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 27, 2012
A Dry Idea

The entrepreneurial culture of 3M Corp. lives on through its retirees. Paul Johansen is an alumnus of that corporation and he hasn't let retirement get in the way of creating a new product.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2020
Gimme Shelter: Global rock star’s girlfriend buys $2M home in area

Melanie Hamrick, girlfriend of Mick Jagger, has bought a home in The Lake Club.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 17, 2022
Arizona company buys mobile home park for $363 million

Cove Communities pays near record price for Fort Myers manufactured home community.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 23, 2018
Statement Earrings

Broken earrings led Linda Keefe on a years-long journey. That led to a business, and lots of lessons learned.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 28, 2022
Chinese billionaire possibly behind nearly $10M purchase of Bradenton shopping center

A Seattle company with potential ties to the founder of Shanghai real estate empire is buyer of The Fountains.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 16, 2016
Cut up

Terraform Design turns ordinary plywood into functional works of art. The young entrepreneur behind the business has big plans.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 28, 2017
Feel of Steel

Change is hard — especially after seven decades. But for Tervis, risk of inaction outweighed other worries.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 1, 2017
Going Strong

A lot has changed since the early 1990s. Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of Realtors' focus on clients and unity hasn't.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 29, 2017
Roll With It

Being popular is nice. But Ruth Wardein, the entrepreneur behind a fast-growing and beloved bakery, is learning that popularity comes with a new set of challenges.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 16, 2014
Secured Success

Walt Augustinowicz captured a boom for a niche business. His next challenge is to keep it going.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • June 5, 2014
Designing Doom

Jay Kamhi works with a famous toy designer to bring their cute and creepy baby dolls to market. With a potential movie or television deal, the duo believes Vamplets will make it big.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2014
Bash Brothers

Succession challenges have a unique meaning at Tanner Tees, which recently shifted from a grandfather to his grandsons. The new owners have infused startup energy into a 22-year-old business.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 13, 2016
Call of duty

Sara Blackwell's legal career unexpectedly shifted in the last year. More jolts are in the offing in her battle against some big businesses.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • February 19, 2016
Chill out

Egg incubators, small refrigerators, whatever. Scott Baker says selling consumer products requires a different way of thinking.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2014
Corporate report

Horizon Council recognizes companies, Edison bank founder; Kirk Pinkerton attorney admitted to Supreme Court bar; Amscot Financial opens Coral Gables branch; SeaQuatic Aquariums builds tank for Embry Riddle university; Weber Manufacturing and Supplies adds new multifunction Lynx machine; Symphoni Media, NOVA 535 buy I Love DTSP

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  • By James R. |
  • April 24, 2015
What makes an enduring brand?

Powerful brands have unique touches that cultivate a special customer experience. What you should and should not do to foster this lasting impression.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 17, 2024
Prosecutor: 77 indicted, millions seized locally for COVID scams

The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District says his office and the relief task force it works with will “continues to pursue, investigate, prosecute and recover money.”

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 10, 2024
Sarasota’s Detwiler’s says no plans for St. Petersburg store — for now

The family-owned and operated grocery store chain says that despite reports it does not have plans for a St. Petersburg store.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 11, 2023
Tampa women's professional soccer team will play at riverfront stadium

The team first needs approval to completely revamp a high school stadium, adding about 3,000 seats and a FIFA level field.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 18, 2023
$4M plan approved for pro women's soccer team to play at Tampa school

The Tampa women's professional soccer team will play at the riverfront stadium starting next year and will spend about $4 million to revamp a high school stadium adding about 3,000 seats and a FIFA-level field.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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