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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2004
Four-day Trader

A local entrepreneur says his software spots trends in 43 financial markets up to four days out, with at least 70% accuracy. And heis got the sales to prove it.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2010
Old Harbor Bank names CEO

Anthony Leo is the Clearwater-based bank's new chief executive.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 18, 2024
4 Gulf Coast cities on 'best places to retire' list: US News

Naples ranked No. 1 on the list of best cities in the country for retirees in 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2022
Dunedin credit union launches bitcoin services for members

Achieva Credit Union has partnered with cryptocurrency company NYDIG.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 10, 2021
Ybor City ad agency finds being ready is what it takes to make it for more than 40 years

Tampa ad agency ChappellRoberts survived the pandemic and is now welcoming a new generation of leadership. One core attribute? It always looks forward.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2021
BBQ chain expands fast-casual concept in region

This is the second Rib City Express.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 18, 2023
Chicken restaurant chain's new CEO relishes the post's challenges

The former CEO of the Tampa-based chicken chain decided it was time for "term limits."

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 12, 2022
2022 Top Entrepreneur: Jim Miller, JMX Brands CEO, Sarasota

On the other side of a crisis, Jim Miller is learning how important pacing is when it comes to growth. “I like to drive fast. But if you don’t have the resources to support the growth, then all of a sudden you’re speeding along the cliff.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2015
The best hotelier in Florida

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association named Clearwater's Sheraton Sand Key Resort General Manager Russ Kimball as the state's best hotelier.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 18, 2022
Fast-tracked school meets wide range of needs

Built in less than a year, Babcock High School opened in time to serve students but also shelter the community from Hurricane Ian.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 12, 2023
Shumaker partner named vice chair on EDC board

The appointment paves the way for Brett Henson to step into the chair position next year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 9, 2021
New staffing platform turns focus to gig workers

Rather than hiring workers the traditional way, a new staffing platform is changing things up. And it's not a quick scheme to get hospitality industry workers back, either.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: The Downtown Partnerhsip of Saraosta has issued a 10-step program for affordable housingHow to appeal to venture capitalistsBradentonis redevelopment edge

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 29, 2010
Cell Space

The boom in cell-phone data transmission from devices such as the iPhone is leading to more communication towers. One Fort Myers entrepreneur helps landowners negotiate long-term leases with tower operators and cell-phone companies.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 16, 2022
Chef returns home to Tampa with modern Chinese concept

Richard Hales promised his mother he'd return to Tampa to open his own restaurant. Just 25 years later, he's finally fulfilled that promise.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2008
Brand awareness

When the economy softens, marketing is often cut. But some Gulf Coast companies are doing the opposite.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2007
Bergman: Coach's Corner

Conflict. Just the mention of the word can conjure up any number of very negative emotions and feelings for most people. Argue, fight, stress, anxiety, anger, frustration, and pain are but a few of the words that often come to mind when people are asked what they think of when they hear the word "conflict."

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 9, 2005
Legal Calendar

The Legal Calendar is available free of charge.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
Legal Calendar

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2010
Houston firm buys Water's Edge condos

A Houston-based real estate investment company purchased 143 condos in the 153-unit Water's Edge high-rise tower for $31 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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