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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2007
Mixed Signals

The residential real estate downturn is spreading to other industries and appears to be leading a general decline in business activity on the Gulf Coast. But some sectors, such as technology and exports, aren't feeling the pain.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 6, 2025
Danny Perez: The new disrupter

At last there is a Florida speaker addressing what we have all seen: Our so-called conservative Republican lawmakers have a spending problem.

  • Opinion
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 31, 2023
Construction software company to double Tampa workforce

On a visit to Tampa, Procore Technologies' founder discussed the importance of seeing work firsthand and growth plans for Tampa expansion.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2022
Functional yet fancy art gallery sets the table for expansion

A business owner immersed in working with wealthy clients believes Naples is nudging a prominent — and affluent — Northeast enclave off its throne. Greenwich, he says "has a small amount of wealth compared to Naples."

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 10, 2022
2022 Innovator: Praxis Medical, Tampa

Founded by an entrepreneurial radiologist, the company's products are improving and redefining basic medical procedures.

  • Technology
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 29, 2022
Medical device industry entrepreneur attacks a new industry niche

After growing and exiting one $100 million business, startup medical device entrepreneur Alex Lucio has latched onto another big opportunity.

  • Health Care
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 8, 2022
Cru Cellars ready to launch next phase of growth

After a decade-plus of hard work, Tampa wine aficionados Torrey and Jen Bingham are transforming their burgeoning bottle-shop business into a full-fledged hospitality company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2007
Sign of the Times

Creative Mailboxes and Signs does more signs these days, preparing its workers for the transition.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
A Helping Hand

Jeff Archambault, a stay-at-home father, needed a free hand while feeding his newborn. Now, the Baby Butler's at your service.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

Hush or elseCitizens unites bankersWoman of firstsStick with usJust dues

  • News
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 4, 2005
Gloomy Forecast

An economist with the federal insurer of bank deposits puts lenders on notice that there could be tougher days ahead.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 2, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

CAPREIT Converts Naples ApartmentsPride Rock to build 288 homes in Lehigh AcresGeorgia-based developer plans new CVS storeLiving Word Family Church buys 18-acre Collier parcel

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 5, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Memphis company plans two Lee County hotelsNaples developer plans luxury condosFort Myers developer to build shops, officesKraft Construction building new headquarters in NaplesDeveloper buys Naples condos

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 3, 2006
Landlord's Market

Falling vacancy rates and rising construction costs mean landlords will be increasing commercial rents along the Gulf Coast.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2006
For Sale: Real Life Lessons

John Hindman and Richard Walling learned the hard way what not to do in running multimillion-dollar businesses. Now the former executives help other companies manage growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 28, 2006
'Not Good Enough'

The Cyberstates technology-jobs ranking places Florida No. 2 in the nation for adding tech jobs. The not-so-good news is Florida still ranks below the national average of tech positions per 1,000 jobs and in tech pay.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 21, 2005
Bllind Faith

AmSouth loaned $3.2 million mostly on the word of a convicted felon masquerading as clergy. Should the bank have seen a problem sooner?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2008
THOMSON: Sarasota vs. Lee? Unseemly.

Sarasota and Lee counties, and their municipalities, must avoid a bidding war for spring training.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2008
Train and retain

Mark Anderson is expanding the reach of eLogic Learning to companies across the globe.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2008
Bloomin good business

Entrepreneur Ruth Doroslovac has started small but wants tomake Flowers to Eat a nationally franchised food products company.

  • Entrepreneurs
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