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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 3, 2022
Power of passionate people motivates sports nonprofit CEO

Marc Riker readies himself for a busy few months.

  • Leadership
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 14, 2018
Area company embraces lean manufacturing to become more efficient

Lean manufacturing promises reduced waste and improved productivity.

  • Industries
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 13, 2019
Innovative insurance firm competes, partners with government on flood coverage

Wright National Flood Insurance Services, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based subsidiary of Daytona Beach-based Brown & Brown, has launched an innovative private option for flood insurance.

  • Insurance
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 1, 2019
Homebuilder sees big growth in new focus area

Despite heavy competition, a new division of a national homebuilder makes strides into Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 22, 2019
Package deal: Long-vacant former post office given new lease on life

In December, Plant City, Florida, officials finalized the city's acquisition of the former downtown post office, a building on the prime corner of Reynolds and Wheeler streets that sat vacant and dilapidated for more than a decade.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 15, 2019
Mind the gap: Construction firm wins by combining youth, experience

Suffolk Construction Co., a Boston-based national builder with a large presence in the region, has implemented an innovative reverse mentoring program at its Tampa, Florida, office.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 26, 2024
Airport pulls $11.5M New College land sale request

Recent FAA guidance on the future of vertical launch and landing aircraft indicates a halt on land transfers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth Djinis |
  • August 12, 2021
United Way CEO tackles 'good' challenge: Dispersing big donation

Leader handles a pair of curveballs — one positive, one negative, with a core value front-and-center: transparency.

  • Leadership
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 26, 2022
Embarc Collective's CEO teaches what she knows

Lakshmi Shenoy has become the face of Tampa's entrepreneur scene by tapping her own creativity and background.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 25, 2025
Alico continues to reinvent itself year after it exits citrus industry

The Fort Myers company, which had been planning its transformation to a diversified land company for two years, reports progress after walking away from citrus production.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 8, 2023
St. Petersburg-based financial services founder dies at 89

Bob Menke's 'entrepreneurial spirit and tenacious perseverance' led to the success of Bankers Financial Corp.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2006
Ka-boom

Fake grenades for real training could mean explosive business for Non Lethal Training Munitions.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 8, 2005
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

Newsmakers is available free of charge.

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  • November 28, 2008
Small mART

The economy may be in recession, but Richard Sullivan still expects to see crowds at the art shows he organizes. One key to success: Tying each event with a nonprofit organization.

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  • December 4, 2008
Niche Player

The past year hasn't been great for many investment banks, but Skyway Capital Partners in Tampa has been steadily growing as a middle-market firm.

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  • December 19, 2008
Revolutionary Iron Man

Frank Masyada has developed atechnology to make metal stronger and it may revolutionize many products.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 23, 2009
Family Focus

Growing an organic clothing business organically takes the right combination of industry buzz and business savvy, two sisters are learning.

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  • November 14, 2003
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Former employee files claim against defunct Woodruff & Jeeves PAMurray Silverstein PA seeks fees from Perch Inc. Tew, Barnes files complaint against Manuel Elkind and E&L Realty Clearwater law firm files claim for fees

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2004
Keeping the Coast Young (40 under 40)

Today, the Gulf Coast is bound once again to the vitality of youth, and not because retirees from New Jersey are still looking for Ponce de Leon's fountain. The young professional class is here, and it is here to stay.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Welcome back Economist speaks Florida: middle of the pack

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