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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 26, 2013
Plug the holes

A plumbing business treated the recession like an opportunity to enter new markets, not fall back. The gutsy moves have started to come together.

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  • By Jennifer Glenfield |
  • October 26, 2012
Sandwich Appeal

An entrepreneur changes the standard “Help, I've fallen and can't get up” alert system. What happens after users push the button could change health care — and its costs.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 7, 2012
The Auto Nanny

With snowbirds flocking back to Florida, John “J.J.” Jenkins has their cars ready to roll.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 13, 2012
Data Driven

A business-coaching program run by a prominent nationwide entrepreneurial foundation has expanded to Florida. The Gulf Coast is the first stop.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • June 17, 2011
Two-Sport Star

Local football legend Lee Roy Selmon has found success running a sports restaurant chain during the past decade. He recently opened his seventh location but is taking a conservative approach to further expansion.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 20, 2012
Like This

The Facebook phenomena had many savvy ad firms salivating at the opportunity for new business. One company plans to double in size by focusing on advertising firms.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 3, 2012
Engineering Education

An Odessa-based manufacturing firm is expecting big growth in 2012. But the perfection demanded in its industry makes hiring a challenge.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 4, 2012
Hotel Arthrex

The founder of Arthrex says medical tourism is such big business that Collier County should build a convention center.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2021
National medical group appoints two executives

GenesisCare has also committed more than $300 million to upgrade technology and cancer treatment services nationwide.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Ray Turchi and Daniel Wagner |
  • July 15, 2021
Danger Lurking in Biden Plan to Eliminate or Cap 1031s

The law of unintended consequences looms over a potential seismic change in commercial real estate.

  • Opinion
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 17, 2021
Hertz board approves executives bonuses weeks after exiting bankruptcy — and a year after massive job cuts

The Hertz Corp.'s board of directors has approved retention bonuses for four senior executives to stay on through the year

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2021
Retailer posts best earnings quarter since 2013

Chico’s FAS remains focused on its digital-first future.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2021
Nationally known nonprofit CEO resigns to focus on business

Neuro Challenge has embarked on a search to find its next CEO.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2021
Florida medical marijuana business remains on fire

Jobs in industry outpace most of the country.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2021
Airport in region lands another airline

Avelo Airlines will now provide nonstop service at SRQ.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 23, 2021
Former Bucs star's death another 'wake-up call’ for football

The late Vincent Jackson, who became a prominent Tampa, Florida, businessman after his retirement from the NFL, suffered from a degenerative brain disease common in ex-football players.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 6, 2022
Tampa Bay Innovation Center

Booming tech sector keeps an eye on inflation, which could curb investment dollars, as it celebrates huge wins.

  • Technology
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2021
Move that truck: One-way moves into Florida are on a roll

The Florida population boom remains hot.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2021
Homegrown Sarasota area tech firm acquired for $437 million

Star2Star was founded in 2006.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 16, 2020
Health care system maintains payroll — despite nearly $200M shortfall

BayCare Health System CEO Tommy Inzina adjusts his leadership style to fit the crisis.

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