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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 20, 2015
Naples, revisited

Despite its affluence, Naples has historically been a bronze medal for national developers. Those thoughts are turning gold.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 17, 2024
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii grows presence in region

Franchises are opening in the Sarasota and Englewood areas in the coming months.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2008
Corporate Report

TBE Group merges with Cardno LimitedComegys Insurance Cornerbuys Jakhotia Insurance Roper Industries buysU.K.'s TechnologFlanders to move corporateoperations to N.C. facilityNanak's Landscapingbuys All About Green Revolution Money debutsnew reloadable cardNYSE grants extensionto WellCare Health PlansTIB Financial establishesnew trust committeeTechnology Research CFOplans to resignTarpon Springs Institute offersnew cataract lens implantAlico converts line of creditdebt on long-term loanHomeBanc opens two newbranch locations in Tampa Brooke Chase Associatesfinds CEO for Hoffco Beasley Broadcast Groupissues reduced quarterly dividendGates, Marinelli to be addedto Business Hall of FameSuperior Uniform Grouppicks Steelwedge SoftwareThree area companies topartner in Mercedes contestManatee Community Collegeapplies for four-year degreesGevity's next CEOreceives work permit

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 5, 2024
Life after lockup: Roofing CEO reflects on year in prison for PPP loan fraud

Casey Crowther is contrite yet driven as he continues rebuilding his life and roofing company after serving time in prison. "I get that this is on me, and it’s my job to show people who I am."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 31, 2023
SCF Manatee-Sarasota grows nursing program

State College of Florida will be able to accept 350 students into its programs as a result of $1.1 million raised through community partnerships and matched by the state legislature.

  • Education
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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 Adam Hughes |
  • September 9, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Learn to be a rainmaker at Powers seminarFowler White shareholder chosen for Leadership TampaSenator forms statewide nominating commissionPresident nominates Orlando lawyerFoley & Lardner recognized for workSolo practioner opens shopAttorneys receiveboard certification

  • Law
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 4, 2005
Lawyers Blast Bankruptcy Reform

Will the revised bankruptcy rules stop entrepreneurs from taking chances? Or does the profession sound too much like Chicken Little?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 26, 2005
Protect Your Assets

Business lawyer Randy Sterns offers suggestions on safeguarding your company's intellectual property.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Name game: With a wave of new community banks washing ashore in Florida, Kendrick Pierce & Co. Inc. is keeping busy.Sexual victims' advocate: Pinellas Park trial attorney Joe Saunders has taken a lead role in a civil action against former Pensacola monsignor Richard Bowles.Glazer sighting: If calling news conferences was all it took to land a Super Bowl, the Tampa Bay area would be a shoo-in for the 2009 football game.Positive news: At last, Florida's largest law firm, Holland & Knight LLP, has positive news.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2008
Walsh: Review and Comment

The bailout: Proof again that socialism doesn't work

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2003
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: FNB joins Big BoardEconomic development shift from chamber a good thingBeware the pitfalls of workplace technologyHillsborough County Clerk of the Court quashes an unauthorized interpretation

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2004
AD Confusion

For haters of lawyer advertising, Stetson University adjunct law professor Susan S. Demers says it could be worse in Florida. With some of the most restrictive rules on lawyer advertising in the country, the Sunshine State could be metropolitan New York.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By George Rauch |
  • December 9, 2011
Dollars and no sense = indebted mess

It will take a balanced budget and government debt reduction to save the economy. Until then, hard assets are your best bet.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 9, 2021
Readers unload on ivermectin story

Common theme: Stick to business — not science .

  • Opinion
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 13, 2019
Former district manager brings leadership lessons to franchises

Rich Epps owns seven Batteries Plus Bulbs stores in Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Largo and Tampa.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 10, 2020
Guitar hero: Office space expert kicks out the jams

Colliers executive Bill Reeves is a founding member of Southern Train, a band made up of other Tampa-area commercial real estate executives.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 13, 2022
Globetrotting entrepreneur finds her passion in travel

With an ‘all the world’s a stage’ mindset Colette Eddy has rarely met a trip she wasn't excited about.

  • Out of Office
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 6, 2018
q&a | Steven Kossoff, Meridian Development Group

Meridian Development's Steven Kossoff discusses industrial trends

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • October 29, 2014
Branding your business on a budget

Most startups don't have much money to spend on marketing. With these steps, you can start to promote yourself without spending much at all.

  • Strategies
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