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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 3, 2022
Environmental group offers a different take on land deals

While developers and homebuilders jockey for available land, another group is hard at work on its mission preserving sensitive lands.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 14, 2022
Nicholas Glover, 39

Tampa Bay Chamber, vice president of advocacy

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2006
Time to Buy

One real estate trainer advises clients to buy while others are selling. He expects prices to go up and insurance costs to tumble.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2007
Two views of Coast bank fallout

Tramm Hudson and State Senator Mike Bennett present their contrasting opinions on Coast Bank's future.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2007
Lou Lasday:Work your brand in tough times

In lean times, marketing may propel you far ahead of your competition.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2006
A Bigger Reach

Three real estate services are attempting to take market share from the Multiple Listing Service, long the property listings champion. Gulf Coast Realtors are benefiting from the competition.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2008
LASDAY: 'Can I trust you?'

Before you can lead an enterprise, you must first earn its trust.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2008
Dear Linda

A Gulf Coast advertising guru is expanding her horizons. Now, Linda Gross is allabout giving advice to other businesses.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: An investment group has a contract to buy the Farm and Garden Supply store.The Venetian Golf & River Club is on the cutting edge as a "green" or environmentally friendly community.Banker of the Year

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 12, 2010
Opportunity Max

A top corporate America executive bets big on the Gulf Coast economy. If his past success is a guide, the new venture will be a big hit.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2009
Jolt App

A Gulf Coast startup technology firm is using the iPhone as a conduit into a new marketplace. It hopes to be a pioneer in the field.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 4, 2010
Under wraps

Custom Packaging & Products prints small runs of sandwich wraps for restaurants and small chains, angling to snag business from much larger competitors who prefer to compete on volume.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 14, 2010
Government Digest: May 14 - May 20

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 17, 2019
Pete Maldonado, 37

CEO, Chomps

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 6, 2018
Shoppes at Park Place foreclosure shows even solid retail can be vulnerable in changing climate

Online shopping and changing consumer preferences are impacting retail centers, but excess debt can play a role, too.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Jeramy Burkinshaw, 39

General manager, The Mall at University Town Center

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 8, 2013
Buying brokers

Brokerage giant Hub International recently acquired Connelly, Carlisle, Fields & Nichols from USAmeriBank. The move opens a new frontier in Florida for the insurance firm.

  • Industries
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 3, 2014
Weathering the storm

Gibbs Wilson says he's been saved by the grace of God more than once. The CEO of Alpha-Omega Title Insurance doesn't know whom else to thank for both his life and his livelihood.

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • April 22, 2016
Breaking wise

Tampa-based ConnectWise recently merged multiple companies in which it invested. Up next for the fast-growth tech firm: a possible trip to Wall Street.

  • Strategies
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 29, 2016
Corporate Report

Marketing firm acquires Web design business; Hotel developer reworks management team; Hospital board fills vacant seat; Dental group announces five affiliations; Executive named to national retail post; Economic development office launches program

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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