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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 20, 2016
POWER BROKERS: Tampa/St. Petersburg Winners

For 2015, 20 companies and 40 individuals in Tampa/St. Petersburg were recognized on CoStar's Power Brokers list.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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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 Grier Ferguson |
  • January 26, 2018
Close for Comfort

The hotel market is getting congested in and around Sarasota. One of the newest entries, without a national branded flag, has a unique target.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 14, 2014
Sure thing

Longtime insurance executive Tony Papa senses good times in the Gulf Coast economy. He's backed up his belief with his wallet.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 8, 2016
Serve and delegate

Peter Cuderman balances growing his public relations and social media firm with the demands of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

  • Strategies
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 3, 2026
Bradenton restaurant to open second spot, in south Sarasota County

Five Nine Grill & Tavern plans to open this summer in Osprey.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 16, 2010
A New Approach

The pawn industry is enjoying some good times. One risk-taking Gulf Coast entrepreneur hopes to cash in.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • April 30, 2010
Unlocking Potential

Gilles Arditi, a 20-year veteran of the hotel industry, started Southwind Hospitality as a way to help owners and mortgage holders turn properties around. One solution: Half-hour housekeeping.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2004
A Risky Market - Going Nowhere

The stock market remains overvalued and in a position where the average investor could get hurt again as badly as he did in 2000. George Rauch is chief executive officer of Bradenton-based General Propeller and a former Wall Street investment banker.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2006
Grease Lighting

Controlling and eliminating sewage and waste requires creative technology. It's an underground effort - literally.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2008
Cover Update: Building Trust

When Charles Idelson left SunTrust Bank in 2002 after having risen to president of the Lee County area, he didn't want to start another community bank. Too many of those, he says.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2013
Pro-business logo draws criticism

Florida might have the perfect climate for business, state economic development officials say, but an attempt to brand and sell that message has fallen more on the imperfect side.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2012
RNC delegates get hotels

Delegates learn where they'll be staying during the August convention.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Ric Gregoria |
  • March 30, 2021
Legal pitfalls to avoid when considering business succession

Like other things in business, it’s never too early to start planning an exit strategy.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 6, 2023
Company’s $35M acquisition comes as it cuts workforce by 14%

Clearwater digital advertiser Digital Media Solutions announced a major acquisition on the same day it cut jobs and turned down a bid to go private.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 17, 2010
Do It Again

WCI Communities was largely written off when it filed for bankruptcy protection. But after emerging from reorganization, the residential development company now plans to build homes again.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2007
There's Something in the Water

A close-knit family has built a one-shop boat retailer into a $200 million Gulf Coast juggernaut. It helps to not be shy about spending money.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2006
Corporate Report

Johnson Controls buys Environmental TechnologiesPeach's goes to Ohio, adds new Sarasota restaurantParker-Hannifin leaves Sarasota, eliminates 117 jobsBank of Florida buys Bristol BankChico's reports record quarter, same-store sales fall for main brandHigh-speed internet provider enters Tampa marketBusch Entertainment bringing Sesame Street to parksRoyal Palm shareholders approve Mercantile purchase

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 23, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Summerville Buys Park Place of VeniceAttorney Carlton buys Ranch buildingsAmSouth Bankpurchases Denny's buildingYUM Brands franchiser buys North Port landInvestment groupbuys Parrish landSarasota Industries buys Englewood land

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 14, 2025
Trio of Tampa Bay insurance firm IPOs raise nearly $900M

After years of stagnation, four Tampa Bay area insurers have gone public or announced plans for an IPO this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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