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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • December 14, 2018
Sub chain CEO: 'I'll clean the worst restrooms'

Don Fox was recently in Tampa for a University of South Florida Muma College of Business “Conversation with a CEO” event. In an interview with the Business Observer, Fox talked about leadership, franchise best practices and connecting business with philan

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 5, 2017
Grow with Care

Technological innovation is the new plow for farming. A family-run operation leads the way.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 26, 2016
Set sights

The developers of the Heights are armed with a keen sense of urgency for a project with decade-long timeline. Another key driver? Avoid debt.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 20, 2026
Florida State Fair's urgency grows as ag industry battles obstacles

Susanne Clemons has served as chairwoman of the Florida State Fair Authority for five years, using her role to champion the state’s agricultural industry.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 16, 2021
Bankers seek to get foothold in medical marijuana industry

Most Florida banks avoid cannabis and related companies — given the obstacles and legal uncertainty. Others see opportunity in the mushrooming industry.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2010
It's About Time

Legit optimism is back. Up and down the Gulf Coast both small and big firms are projecting growth in 2011. Still, a cloud of uncertainty lingers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Cameratta buys Cypress ShadowsNorthern Trust expands in Fort MyersReal estate investors buy Naples marinasArizona company buys mobile home parkInvestment group buys Cattlemen Road buildingSarasota developer plans Fairway Grande HotelSenior Housing Properties buys Harbour Island ClubNew York firm buys apartmentsAshley Furniture plans warehouse expansionSeminole Music owner buys Freddy's Plaza

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Island Development buys Venetian Towers landCenterco Properties buys Naples GoodyearTruck & Van Works relocates north on MetroHubbard brothers bowling for landSarasota area hotelierbuys U.S. 41 vacant lotSarasota developers plan Alta Mer IIDevelopers Diversified sells Bloomingdale HillNew York company buys Colony CrossingsTA Associates acquires Grand Regency Center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 5, 2022
Developer and church team up to build affordable housing in Hillsborough

A partnership between a real estate developer and a local church is leading to the construction of 140 affordable housing units for seniors.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2006
Growth's Anatomy

Sure, Alan Zirkelbach, founder of a $48 million-dollar construction firm, knew he had to delegate to keep growing. The hard part: How?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2008
Bill Business

With property taxes and insurance hogging the front burner, the state Legislature still managed to eke out a new cable TV franchise system, seed money for venture capital firms and other pro-business legislation.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2006
'A Slow Climb'

Two decades ago, spec home builder Don Hughes was $60,000 in debt. Still, he kept on going, and spending. Now he takes in $1 million in revenue when he sells a $5 million home.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2006
Walsh: Build private expressway from Tampa to Naples

Here's a big task for the next governor: Bring together the appropriate players to create a private-sector financed, constructed and operated six-lane toll-expressway that connects east Hillsborough County to Alligator Alley - running north to south, with tributaries running east to west (see map, page 7).This transportation corridor will be crucial to the future movement of traffic and the continued vibrancy of the economy along the entire southwest coast of Florida.

  • Opinion
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
Out of Order

A state lawmaker says the state Judicial Qualifications Commission is in need of reform, and he is just the guy to see it gets done.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2008
Corporate Report

Court awards permit for Seminole's clean coal unitew owner for Naples, Marco Island boat-towing firmsSweetbay's Vail promoted to president & COONicholas Financial opens branch in TennesseeFashion designer Field to sell new collection on HSN

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2008
Learning Curve

Joe Sterensis helped his own high-school-age children do better on test scores, then started a business to help others.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2008
Problem Solvers

Health Integrated finds holistic solutions to help people with mental and physical illnesses as it controls health care costs.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2008
Made to order

Restaurateur-turned-entrepreneur Drew Peloubet wants to crack a virtually untapped market: restaurant management software.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 19, 2011
Ready to Represent

David Mulicka successfully managed his construction firm through the downturn and now plans to take his entrepreneurial skills to Tallahassee.

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 1, 2012
Echo Chambers

Some business owners in the tiny hamlet of Matlacha want to start a chamber of commerce, but Lee County already has 15 chambers.

  • Florida
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