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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 9, 2020
Suit up: Venerable menswear shop makes savvy moves to survive downturn

Martin Shine, owner of Kirby's Men’s Wear in South Tampa, Florida, says he has never faced an existential threat like the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 16, 2019
Entrepreneur leads team of over 70 women to sales success

One of Pat Burki's keys to coaching is to make motivation personal.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 15, 2019
Which way will the economy turn in 2020?

Tariffs, labor market and other concerns loom, but optimism, so far, reigns

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 13, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Sarasota Investment Group Plans Office DevelopmentBucks County cycles replaces Indian MotorcycleGroup buys land for new Centex developmentSalem Communications purchases 10 acresSan Marco II, IMAX center IN legal battle

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2011
Byrider opens Tampa dealership

J.D. Byrider's Tampa dealership is the company's seventh location in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2022
Naples cultural and arts pioneer — and longtime ad exec — dies at 96

Myra Janco Daniels was motivated in life by asking herself this question: "What can I do to make my world a better place?"

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2010
Spill may drop values $4.3 billion

The oil spill may drive down Gulf Coast property values by 10% for three years.

  • News
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 31, 2006
Coffee Talk

No fools here: The list of debtors with claims against Infinium Labs just continues to grow.Then there were three: Two companies purchased an 11-acre portion of the much-ballyhooed $65-million Bay Street Village & Towncenter in Osprey. Should there have been three?Big bird could flyinto Fort Myers: Coffee Talk hears rumors that Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers could one day be home to a maintenance and repair facility for the world's biggest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A-380.Mad Money's Jim Cramer sides with Chico's: Jim Cramer, the screeching host of the business-news show Mad Money on CNBC, told Chico's Chief Financial Officer Charlie Kleman that he was ready to rip up a recently published J.P. Morgan research report critical of the Fort Myers-based retailer.Real estate investors eye State Road 29: Bet you never heard of a small Florida town called Felda. How about the hamlets of Jerome, Sunniland or Rock Island?

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 20, 2019
Steady presence: Bank sees big opportunity in upheaval

TD Bank looks to grow its presence in the Tampa Bay, Florida, region to capitalize on recent upheaval in the community banking sector.

  • Finance
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 9, 2023
IMG Academy president, in rare comments, provides insight on $1.25B sale, future

At an event on Oct. 5, Brent Richard revealed how the headline-grabbing deal earlier this year wasn't necessarily planned.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2008
Government FAILURE

John Allison was one of the few bankers who spoke out againstthe federal bailout of Wall Street. The chairman and chief executiveofficer of BB&T explains why he's now participating in the U.S.Treasury plan and what he plans to do with the extra money.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • May 23, 2025
Tampa Bay 3D printing entrepreneur beats the odds with moxie, fortitude

Roy Kirchner has made a career out of comebacks. His next big foe: dealing with tariffs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 4, 2010
Doubters Downed

A 25-year corporate sales veteran, prompted partially by his wife, gave up a six-figure income to sell hamburgers and fries. Where there is risk, there can be reward.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Bank board has Gulf Coast additionMichael Saunders nominated for awardSMRT closing Sarasota officeGathering RESPECTLightning strike may be coming

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2003
Court Opinion:Camp Illahee

SECOND DISTRICTCase No. 2D02-4324CAMP ILLAHEE INVESTORS, INC., a North Carolina Corporation, Appellant, v. MICHAEL BLACKMAN and PATRICE BLACKMAN, Individually and as the Parents,Natural Guardians and next best friends of Olivia Blackmanand Sophi

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2021
Downtown Sarasota restaurant staple to reopen

The Bijou Garden Café will feature a new menu that incorporates classic favorites from the previous one.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 23, 2013
Hooked on Woolybooger

With names like Squid Commander, Sugar Pop and Big Daddy Flat Face, Woolybooger hooks fishermen with its brightly colored lures. Now, you can buy them at West Marine.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2003
Thorns of Deception

In a tale of broken trusts, more than a dozen clients claim Bradenton attorney Richard Groner mishandled their money prior to his suicide.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 14, 2014
Working through the wait

While Interim U.S. Attorney Lee Bentley awaits a possible permanent appointment to the post, operating with limited resources spread across five offices gives him plenty to stay busy with during the wait.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 17, 2021
Top cop: controlled chaos can be an ally

Reaching consensus among disagreeing sides and factions can be a leader’s toughest job.

  • Leadership
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