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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2004
Finding Your Niche

Three Bay area entrepreneurs share the secrets of their success.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Ken Burke and Pat Frank, clerks-elect in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, have long to-do listsCynthia Newton wins judgeship. Liz Rice voted onto Hillsborough County judge seat.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2003
Real Estate Briefs

This week's items:Neal, Cassata buy Parrish landLocal group building large multi-tenant office buildingBeall's Inc. to convert former Osprey Jacobson'sPremier Community Bankbuilding new Venice branchAmerican Financial closes on t

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2003
Broker of the Year: Broker Follows Own Rules

Much of commercial real estate broker Barry Seidel's business comes from repeat customers. What's his secret?Like a tiger on the prowl, Barry Seidel follows his instincts. That may mean positioning the price on a commercial sale property higher than the

  • Opinion
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Court counselor charged with abuseHillsborough Judge Charlotte Anderson challenged by Tampa lawyer Kim VancePalm Bank celebrates its first quarterly profitMagazine pacts disputed

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2003
Cheers?

Anchor Glass Container Corp.'s latest IPO didn't shatter any records. But the troubled Tampa bottle manufacturer envisions a rebound - with help from a Bud or two.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Corporate relocation discussed

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Sex and the court of public opinion2nd District Court of Appeal Judge Virginia Hernandez Covington appointed to U.S. District CourtTwenty-seven bottles

  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 14, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

Goodbye to the big guyBank values concern analystForgiven, but not forgottenDefense Department negotiator to speak at Stetson

  • News
  • By Alex Walsh |
  • February 12, 2010
Entrepreneur U

Students at both the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa are taking part in a new approach to entrepreneurship — being taught it in the classroom.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 4, 2011
Tool Guy

Jeff Brown's power-tool stores faced the twin challenges of the construction recession and competition from big-box stores like Home Depot.

  • Strategies
  • By Carl Cronan |
  • September 3, 2010
Get Back on Track

The Tampa Bay Partnership's latest Regional Economic Scorecard puts the area in last place among its metro peers. Will more transportation spending improve rankings?

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 14, 2010
A Big Net

Jesse Biter, founder of a $16 million auto industry software firm, finds motivation in going after his market's biggest clients. His refusal to accept rejection is a big ally.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 15, 2010
Catch Up with Growth

Neogenomics has been growing so fast it's had a tough time keeping up with rising demand for its cancer tests. It's the classic growth-company challenge.

  • Strategies
  • By George Rauch |
  • December 21, 2012
Curb your appetite for high returns

Returns from the stock and bond markets aren't what they used to be.

  • Opinion
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 13, 2011
Well Done

The success of First Watch in the last 25 years is a triumph for Ken Pendery. So too, is building a company of budding entrepreneurs.

  • Industries
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 9, 2012
Captivating Insurance

Tired of paying big premiums to an insurance company to protect your business assets? You can pay yourself instead.

  • Industries
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 7, 2012
Banquistadors

A Spanish-owned bank plans to grow its presence on the Gulf Coast, drawn by the promise of economic recovery and diversification.

  • Finance
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2012
Corporate Report: May 4

Alico selling, Infinity Technologies buying and more corporate news.

  • Strategies
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 1, 2021
Catering firm relies on survival instincts

Brian and Nicole Roland’s ability to adapt and rethink how to reach customers has helped their business ventures make it through the pandemic with aplomb.

  • Travel-Tourism
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