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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 23, 2010
Outside In

Naples entrepreneur Richard Scott has always been an outsider, even within the health care industry. But in 2010, outsiders are in and his run for governor may galvanize angry voters.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 3, 2013
The A Team

A security firm with fast-growth ambitions has refined a detailed system to help solve one of a business owner's biggest dilemmas: How to recruit and retain top employees.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 23, 2013
Bernanke, we hate to admit, is fueling Florida's growth

Florida's economy is back. Well, pretty much.

  • Opinion
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 21, 2011
Scrap public education; make all of it private

Last week provided great political-media entertainment in our little part of Florida. It also brought to light the fatal flaw of public education.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 27, 2011
Fraud Frenzy

The Legislature failed to fix Florida's no-fault auto insurance law that has made the state No. 1 for both questionable claims tied to staged accidents and medical provider fraud. And Tampa is the new ground zero.

  • Florida
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 15, 2012
On Offense

Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson has been on a mission to unite Florida business interests and put them on offense in the Capitol. They're on the attack.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 3, 2021
Kindness in the executive suite fosters sweets rewards

Shontra Powell is no pushover. But she is kind. And her uber-successful leadership career is proof-positive nice people can win in business.

  • Leadership
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 2, 2021
Legendary football coach: process beats outcomes

Bobby Bowden was known for his dadgum, folksy style — and winning lots of football games. One of his players revered Bowden even more for his down-to-earth leadership teachings.

  • Leadership
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 6, 2021
A Study in Success

Cushman & Wakefield’s Mike Davis has remained at the top of his game for years, thanks to a client-first dedication and a marathon mantra

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 2, 2021
Taste test: Food company faces new challenges in market it helped define

Tampa, Florida-based FitLife Foods faces a competitive landscape reshaped by the pandemic and a proliferation of meal-delivery services.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 11, 2020
Its Greatest Asset? People

Halstatt LLC owns dozens of properties and companies, but its numerous partners are what separates the firm from other investors and equity sources

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 4, 2020
Mood for growth: Mental health startup ready for untapped market

Armed with a cutting-edge mental health treatment, Tampa-based NeuroSpa TMS believes it’s set to capitalize on a wave of demand about to crest. Getting the word out is a principal challenge.

  • Health Care
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2020
Minimum wage debate: Right time or bad math?

The minimum wage issue delivers maximum stress for business owners — especially in retail and hospitality.

  • Opinion
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 6, 2020
People power: Staff diversity fuels law firm's financial strength

Shutts & Bowen's Tampa office has become a national leader in the number of new women partners it hires and promotes.

  • Law
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 21, 2020
Wild frontiers: Zoo, aquarium leaders discuss reopening strategy

The CEOs of The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park, two of Tampa's top tourist attractions, discuss their plan for welcoming back visitors.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 11, 2019
The Commercial Question

Experts say the Gulf Coast's commercial real estate markets should remain strong in 2019, despite gathering headwinds and softness in certain property sectors.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Michael J. Wilson |
  • September 9, 2019
Want to Join a Nonprofit Board and Have a Rewarding Experience? Increase Your Odds

Membership on a nonprofit board can require a big investment of both time and money, so make sure you are a good fit with the organization.

  • Williams Parker
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 12, 2019
Pool rules

Retired executives acquire Tri-City Pools with the goal of raising the level of professionalism in the pool service industry. They say retraining, rebranding and refinement will result in resurgence.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 3, 2014
The politics of liberty and why Jefferson wrote the Declaration

Liberty forms the foundation of our nation. Thomas Jefferson's role in the early government helped make it so.

  • Opinion
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 4, 2014
Review and Comment

The politics of liberty and why Jefferson wrote the Declaration

  • Florida
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