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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2007
(Mc)Clash of the Titans

A rising public clash between Lakewood Ranch President Rex Jensen and Manatee County Commissioner JoeMcClash is becoming more common on the Gulf Coast.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 2, 2006
Building Blocks

From Naples to Tampa, the buzzwords in construction include affordable housing and labor costs. And then there is the well known potential bubble burst of the once booming housing market. An industry insider weighs in.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 26, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

High-tech inches up: The Tampa Bay area's technology sector grew by 8% between 2003 and 2005, according to the Tampa Bay Partnership.Downtown showdown: The Tiger Bay Club of Tampa took a break from politics at its Nov. 18 luncheon. Or did it?When is a loan lost?: Pinellas Park banking analyst Richard X. Bove is out with another of his so-called banking manifestos.Everybody and their uncle facing suits: The second annual Litigation Trends Survey, produced by the international law firm Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, doesn't paint a pretty picture of U.S. corporations and, in particular, real estate businesses.Another reason for litigation: A Washington, D.C., investment bank that has engineered the sale of several Florida banks this year says low interest rates and easy credit terms aren't the only factors driving up housing prices.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 26, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Babcock deal an 'opportunity' for Morgan Stanley: It's pretty clear now the Morgan Stanley real estate funds that are backing the purchase of Florida Babcock Co. with West Palm Beach developer Syd Kitson are called "opportunity funds" for a good reason.South Trail less Friendly: Joe Sandor, Joe Camera and Carmine and Fred D'Ariano, Sarasota-Manatee counties' Friendly's restaurant franchisees, have closed their centrl Sarasota restaurant at 6606 S. Tamiami Trail.Sarbox bash at FGCU: The acronyms flew at the annual W. Thomas Howard lecture sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast University's business school in Fort Myers recently.Sorry, the lot doesn't go with the building: Buy a building and get that lot for free is what a number of real estate investors initially thought when they went to see the former Badcock Home Furnishings building at 1570 Boulevard Of The Arts in Sarasota.Everybody and his uncle facing suits: The second annual Litigation Trends Survey of corporate general counsel produced by the international law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP doesn't paint a pretty picture of U.S. corporations and in particular the real estate business.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 9, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sarasota)

Developer Kelly talks trade-offs: Is 18 stories tall enough?Another restaurant Outback: Dr. Mark Kauffman and two undisclosed partners have bought out one of the owners of the Fleming's building, at 2001 Siesta Drive, Sarasota.Raw fish equals 'smell-free' PR: If the Hillview Grill has been getting more business traffic lately, its owners know exactly who to blame.Top Entrepreneurs: If you've had trouble making telephone reservations for the Review's 2005 Entrepreneur Award luncheon to be held May 20 at the Hyatt, Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, we apologize. The telephone number previously published was inaccurate. The correct number is (941) 308-0714.In addition, a list of entrepreneur nominees in the Review's April 29-May 5, 2005 edition should have indicated percentage change from 2002-2004 rather than revenue growth rate.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2008
The French CONNECTION

America still holds a special place in foreign investors' minds. One Frenchman is bringing the American dream of real estate ownership to the French middle class.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 28, 2009
Against the Tide

The boating industry may be down, but it's not out. One entrepreneur is betting yachts and larger boats will ride out the economic downturn and he says he's already seeing the first signs of a recovery.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2009
In Tune

Rick Michaels' founded a small boutique Tampa investment banking firm in 1973 and after healthy growth is adjusting to the new media landscape.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Attorneys not as trustworthy as clerks?Creative Tampa Bay unveiled a study entitled: "The Young and the Restless: How Tampa Bay Competes for Talent."Clearwater attorney's gang takes 2004 Oyster Roast Cup

  • News
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 10, 2009
Trusted bankers

As lenders continue to struggle, banks are turning to new or forgotten businesses such as trust services and investment management that generate fees in good times and bad.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 16, 2011
Serve it Up

A Gulf Coast high-tech communications firm is in attack mode, based on a big bet on a new product. The risk is tangible.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 16, 2021
Medical practice, surpassing $10 million, doubles revenue in four years,

Florida Skin Center grows through mastering the basics — such as seizing opportunities and putting patients first. The founder also made a big decision four years ago.

  • Health Care
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2020
Philanthropist, businessman, matched kindness with integrity

Stanley Kane built a billion-dollar business before engaging in decades of philanthropy in Sarasota.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 17, 2020
Long-stalled Murdock Village to get new life as Westport

Kolter Group aims to build hundreds of homes and Private Equity Group apartments, hotel rooms at long-stalled Murdock Village property in Charlotte County

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 28, 2020
Publix store manager shares leadership secrets

With 17 department heads and 260 employees, an area Publix manager is pushed in many directions. One constant? Dish out praise often.

  • Leadership
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 21, 2019
Fast-casual Mexican restaurant franchisers see potential for 200 spots statewide

Lifelong buddies and business partners slowly grew 3 Pepper Burrito to nine spots in just five years.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 7, 2018
FDOT slowly moving ahead on Westshore purchases

FDOT plans to develop an intermodal hub in Tampa's Westshore business district and make right-of-way improvements to Interstate 275 has slowed, but officials say the programs are continuing.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 4, 2014
A bellwether project

A 300-unit condominium project in downtown Naples is a bellwether real estate project for the region. Its success may usher in a new era for condo development in Southwest Florida.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 13, 2014
Call the Roll

Every morning at dawn, employees of a moving company gather for a meeting before climbing into their trucks. You may be surprised that they don't talk too much about business.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 20, 2013
Watch this house

Diane Pisani is transforming her home-watch company into something much bigger: An education company to help prospective entrepreneurs.

  • Strategies
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