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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
Bankers want to lend, but issues loom

As President Barack Obama pushed his latest government-funded way to get the economy rolling in a March 2 speech — this time it's the Small Business Lending Fund — a room full of bank executives in Sarasota were talking about what they say remains the real issue of the day: raising capital.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2010
New price data released

Last month's median prices for Gulf Coast residential real estate show mixed results.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2011
Double the fun with multiple offers

Multiple offers on homes for sale, an anecdotal sign on the health of the real estate market, mostly evaporated when the economy tanked.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
Wurkin Stiffs' sales still strong

A Sarasota-based men's accessories firm that has successfully bent with the times has hired another stiff, err, employee.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2015
Time to buy a business?

In the Tampa Bay area there's more choice than ever for an entrepreneur to buy a ready-made company.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 2, 2025
Estero Ritz hits sales record

The two-tower development has hit a milestone in sales with three of its four penthouses sold.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 12, 2023
Brie Tulp, 34

A real estate professional's quick trip turned into a new life.

  • Class of 2023
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2019
With new hire, fast-growing tech firm targets success abroad

KnowBe4, a Clearwater, Florida-based cybersecurity firm that specializes in anti-phishing awareness and training, has hired Matthew McNulty as senior vice president of international sales.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 20, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Nice investment: By our estimates, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Donnie Abraham and his wife, Tunisia, profited handsomely from the recent sale of a home in Odessa's Lake Alice Estates.Witness to evil: As Saddam Hussein's trial started Wednesday, Greg Kehoe was in New York, far from Iraq. But the Tampa lawyer's mark must have been felt in the courtroom.Fifth Third on the Block?: Pity Southern Exchange Bank's customers in the Tampa Bay area. We mean First National Bank of Florida customers. Check that, they're Fifth Third Bank customers now.Early Grinch: Count Dave Anderson among those who think retailers aren't going to ring in the new year by ringing up many sales during the holidays.No major hiccups: Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court Ken Burke says his first 10 months in office have gone smoothly and he expects customer service to continue to improve.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2013
Real estate brokers target Brazilian buyers

A Re/Max Platinum Realty agent scores leads in Sao Paulo.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2022
Boat show, despite weather challenges, sets new attendance record

The 44th annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat show attracted 30% more visitors than last year’s event.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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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 |
  • July 12, 2017
Builder selects new vice president

Neal Communities hired Michael Agins as vice president of sales and marketing for the south region.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2013
Lee homebuilding permits rise 66%

Low inventories and rising prices spur new residential construction in Lee County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2012
Pothole business fills up local entrepreneur

A Gulf Coast business broker thought so highly of a listing, he bought the company for himself.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 4, 2012
Top Salespeople: The Negotiator

The reputation of people who sell cars for a living is doubtlessly low. Terry Myers has managed to rise above the image.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 29, 2009
Fill the Sails

Doris and Steve Colgate grew their sailing school through calm and rough economic weather. They expect winds to be at their back next year.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 17, 2025
SeaPort Manatee receives $2M state grant for infrastructure upgrades

The port in Manatee County was given a grant to help accommodate its growing truck traffic.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 8, 2023
Pinellas County tourism leader steps down

Steve Hayes served as president and CEO of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater for four years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2011
Sykes' profits boost its stock

Sykes Enterprises' first quarter performance beat investor expectations.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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