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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 14, 2020
How to introduce more fun into your company

Help employees take a break from work with fun walks, charity events and office parties.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 8, 2020
Nonprofits get creative to maintain fundraising, presence

Just because supporters of nonprofits can’t get together in person during the COVID-19 crisis doesn’t mean fundraising stops. Enter virtual events.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 10, 2020
Clean-up hitter: Real estate veteran targets car wash industry disruption

Property developer Don Phillips wants to shake up the car wash industry with Woodie's Wash Shack, his nascent chain of high-tech car washes.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2020
FCCI Insurance CEO, after arrest, takes leave of absence

Craig Johnson faces charges of battery on a police officer, among other allegations.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 29, 2020
State of mind: Developer set to unveil vision for historic theater

The State Theatre, an iconic entertainment venue in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, is being renovated and rebranded as the Floridian Social Club.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 3, 2019
Like minded: Insurer's alignment with parent company pays off

Thanks to a merger with Progressive, St. Petersburg, Florida-based insurance firm ASI now sells insurance in more states — 44, plus Washington, D.C. — than ever before. It has also managed to keep its unique corporate culture alive and flourishing, despit

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 21, 2019
Entrepreneur-turned-author learns top business lessons through experience

Among the lessons Brad Taylor, CEO of Luxury Home Magazine, has learned: Create a detailed plan to meet company goals.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 21, 2019
Construction and demolition debris recycler turning trash into cash

Honc Destruction owner decided to become his own best debris disposal customer in 2015. With a goal of zero waste, Honc Recycling is on track for $12 million in revenues in 2019.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 17, 2022
Contractor fed up with supply chain issues switches to Plan B

With a history dating back to the early 1900s, Sutter Roofing, an established roofing contractor isn’t about to buckle under the pandemic.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • February 25, 2022
Entrepreneur grows company over 730% in just a year

Courtney Schomburg has discovered a solid niche in the space between real estate brokerage work and interior design.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 6, 2018
Williams Parker moving toward new quarters

Capstone Group begun by former defense contractor Ken Solinsky follows its Sarasota investments with plans for a ground-up development that could rise 10 floors in downtown Sarasota

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By John Haughey |
  • October 12, 2018
Chemical romance: Entrepreneur creates new ways to grow lab-based firm

American Compliance Technologies meets a growing need for expertise in complying with environmental regulations.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 9, 2018
Flood the market: Data-driven innovator disrupts an industry

Brad Hubbard, bored with his career as a civil engineer, tried his hand at insurance and wound up disrupting a major part of the industry with his Tampa-based company, National Flood Experts.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 21, 2018
Talent search: Bank leader offers insights on finding, keeping top executives

The Bank of Tampa CEO Bill West shares insights on finding and grooming banking professionals for executive-level careers.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 30, 2019
Blue heaven: Hotel changes look but keeps what works

Treasure Island’s Bilmar Beach Resort has overcome many obstacles over 50 years. Consistency, with a side of surprise-and-delight, keys the sustainability.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 1, 2019
Homebuilder nears big sales milestone

Behind a details matter philosophy and smart land deals, Neal Communities remains at the top of the homebuilding industry. One executive, normally out of the spotlight, has a big role in the success.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 6, 2019
IP Capital completes a Grand deal

$226 million purchase of the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay and Bayport Plaza will further integrate the two properties in Tampa's Westshore district

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 8, 2019
In Focus: Fort Myers

Fort Myers, Lee County's largest submarket and the epicenter of Southwest Florida commercial real estate, has posted substantial gains in recent years as a result of population and job growth

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 12, 2019
Westshore area of Tampa about to get a wave of new development

A pair of new office buildings, Skyview Plaza and Skycenter, come in response to falling vacancies, steady demand and a dearth of new supply.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 20, 2018
Interior designer opens business that combines design, real estate services

Interior designer Brittany Zachos, who has a resume that includes designing for the HGTV hit 'Property Brothers,' has brought her work back home to Sarasota, collaborating with family on a new venture — Zachos Realty and Design Group.

  • Strategies
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