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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 15, 2010
Mining for money

Raising venture capital in this economy is difficult business, but CallMiner has the track record to attract it. It's one of just a few companies in Florida that got funded this year.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 15, 2010
Film Quest

Can a group of enterprising young professionals start a nonprofit film festival in the middle of the worst recession in decades? Passion, luck, connections and partnerships with businesses all play starring roles in Naples.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • February 4, 2011
Digital Do-Over

The company now known as Inuvo brought in Richard Howe to help turn its fortunes around. So far so good, he says, but the process hasn't been painless.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 3, 2010
Back on Track

Haynes Corp. is consolidating its manufacturing operations in Naples, where it says Collier County has spread the welcome mat. Shunned during the real estate boom, manufacturers such as Haynes are getting love from counties struggling with high unemployment.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 3, 2010
A Better Season

The winter tourism season is shaping up to be an improvement over last year. But hoteliers on the Gulf Coast say a short booking window and weak demand will continue to pressure room rates.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
Building Blocks

Since Cypress Gardens was sold in 1985 by the Pope family, numerous companies have tried — and failed — to attract crowds to the Polk County park. Now U.K.-based Merlin Entertainments is wagering more than $100 million it can succeed where others have failed.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
Corporate Report: Apr. 1

The latest news from General Dynamics, Triad Retail Media, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 25, 2013
'Zero In'

U.S. Attorney Robert O'Neill has targeted the 1% — not the ultra-wealthy, but the wrongdoers in the business community. He expects to have a busy year.

  • Law
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 1, 2011
Out of California

Excessive regulations and high taxes are driving many businesses out of California to neighboring states like Arizona and Nevada. But one company is making the move to Florida.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 2, 2011
Call the Nurse

Caring for a loved one drove a mother-and-son team to build a successful business around nursing.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 8, 2011
Merger Momentum

Top performing Gulf Coast community banks from 2010 held tight going into 2011. Banks not doing as well, however, could face more threats.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 16, 2012
In the Clouds

A bold couple seeks success with a new entry in an old industry: Florida amusement and recreation. Good thing they aren't afraid of heights.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 21, 2012
Magnificent Seven

The value of the largest construction projects on the Gulf Coast has dropped 30% since 2010. A small cluster of projects, however, all business expansions, gives some hope.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2012
Corporate Report: April 20

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Elizabeth Djinis |
  • October 7, 2021
Amanda Tullidge, 33

Real estate attorney, Blalock Walters

  • Class of 2021
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 14, 2021
Iconic restaurant chain’s co-founder serves up key lessons

Chris Sullivan's core leadership principles, even after nearly 30 years, hold up well to today’s environment.

  • Leadership
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 6, 2020
CRE industry still sees headwinds ahead

Commercial real estate industry survey nationwide shows continued concerns, but Tampa Bay area real estate executives remain more optimistic about conditions and prospects.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 3, 2020
Valley National Bank views today's business environment as a glass half full

Valley National Bank’s Tampa-based commercial real estate lending team believes the region’s economy will rebound sooner rather than later.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 14, 2020
How to spend less time answering emails

Set up email filters and use a tool to manage internal communication outside of email.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 25, 2018
Ibis Group hopes Sarasota office portfolio takes flight through improved tenant relations

Ibis Group is working to build better tenant relations after Osprey Real Estate collapse and hiring of Coatue Cos. and Ian Black Real Estate

  • Commercial Real Estate
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