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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2007
Coming to America

A British-born construction guru now working on the Gulf Coast finds flaws in how American developers track a project's finances.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
Radio Web

The onslaught of the Internet, satellite radio and podcasts has altered the radio business. But Beasley Broadcast Group is investing in new technology to counter those threats.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Legal Assisting Program wins approval from American Bar Fowler White hires new litigation attorney George Edgecomb Bar earns professionalism awardStetson to present fourth bankruptcy symposiumPatent attorney

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2008
Health Navigators

Delphi, a St. Petersburg company, helps employers and their staffs get the best value in health care coverage.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2008
Mooring Maneuvers

A marina management firm is aiming to expand its reach, both in geography and potential clientele, so it can avoid the sinking market.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2008
Power Play

Companies and environmental groups are pushing for more renewable energy in Florida, which would increase competition among energy providers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2009
Changeup

Scout Advisor Corp. has improved its software products forprofessional scouts and looks forward to branching into other sports.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2009
Cattle Call

A Gulf Coast rancher has discovered a novel way to maintain her working independence in a down economy: Brokering livestock deals from Havana to Islamabad.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2009
Gulf Coast banker hits back

Century Bank President John O'Neil spent part of the past week in Washington, D.C. with some of the country's top banking regulators. He was there for a fight.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2004
ALYSSA M. SELLS

Partner Law office of Edwards & SellsBusiness Profile: Sells' practice focuses on real property issues. On the litigation side, she represents property owners throughout Florida in landlord/tenant matters

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2003
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Akerman Senterfitt absorbs Miami/Orlando firm Supreme Court Disciplines LawyersFoley & Lardner will sponsor Chrysler ChampionshipClearwater attorney joins Million Dollar Forum

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Tampa firm adds six attorneys, including two veteran lawyers Bankruptcy attorney joins Hill, Ward & HendersonTampa firm adds two new associatesFirmis lawyers honored in national publication

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2009
Minnesota bank steps out of the cold

Community bankers in Sarasota are abuzz over the latest competitor to the join the trenches, this one via a government-forced ousting of two other institutions.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 31, 2009
COVER UPDATE: It's a jungle out there

Corporations are starting to spend again on entertaining their best customers and employees. Now, government needs to stay out of the way.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 11, 2010
Small package, big success

Business leaders who seek to put an end to the dearth of high-flying technology companies on the Gulf Coast have a new model to emulate: Think Jerusalem.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2009
Victory, at Last

A Gulf Coast community bank has pulled off a rare feat: It raised $15 million in capital during a crippling recession.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 8, 2010
'Herding Cats'

Networking groups are one of the oldest ways around to snare business. A Gulf Coast entrepreneur, however, hopes to add a new wrinkle to the concept.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 6, 2011
Fast Glass

The survival effort at Quality Enclosures has shifted into growth mode. The company expects to expand more in 2011.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 6, 2011
Take it to the Bank

When North Carolina-based BB&T acquired insurance brokerage Oswald Trippe, it won the firm's talent and entrepreneurial drive. Holding onto those will be key.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 14, 2011
Link Up

Facebook and Twitter grab the social media headlines. But an entrepreneur in the recession trenches contends there's a better outlet for executives.

  • Entrepreneurs
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