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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 29, 2021
National grocer, after Tampa debut, plots expansion to other parts of Florida

Kroger CEO and Chairman says Florida is a prime market for the grocer's delivery service

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 7, 2021
Aakash Patel, 37

Tampa, Florida, business consulting expert Aakash Patel needed a big push to launch his own company, but the reward has been more than worth the risk.

  • Class of 2021
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 5, 2021
Financial literacy organization handles pandemic shifts with aplomb

Like many others, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida was forced into some seismic pandemic-related shifts — and learned a lot from it.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 1, 2020
Startup connects beekeepers and landowners for mutual benefits

LeaseHoney founder Gianna Whitver is signing up users across the country and focusing on gaining traction in Florida.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 15, 2020
Lindsey Epting, 36

Al Purmort Insurance/Shepherd Insurance, executive insurance adviser

  • Class of 2020
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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • December 6, 2019
Defined exit plan eases transition at $34 million business

Exiting a business after decades building it up requires lots of planning, an entrepreneur recently learned.

  • Leadership
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 13, 2020
Pipe dreams: Sales software firm sees big potential in area

Pipedrive, a European sales software firm, expanded to St. Petersburg, Florida, choosing the Sunshine City over several other suitors.

  • Technology
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 8, 2015
The speaker speaks

Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli explains why the House stands against Medicaid expansion.

  • Florida
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 16, 2025
$57M downtown Sarasota theater project advances

Florida Studio Theatre secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 10, 2026
Pinellas boat giant backs CEO amid activist investor's 'failed management' accusations

Donerail has offered to buy MarineMax for nearly $1.1 billion.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2005
Lawyer vs. Lawyer

The fight for fees continues with a proposal to prohibit medical malpractice clients from waiving their constitutional rights.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2008
Group Growth

With a foothold already in place in St. Petersburg and Jacksonville, the Florida Bank Group is now setting its sights on Sarasota. After that, it's the rest of Florida.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • October 29, 2010
Constitutional Queries

Voters get their chance at six more proposed constitutional amendments Nov. 2. Together and individually the results could have huge effects on politics, taxes and the economy for years to come.

  • Florida
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 7, 2012
Working the Circuit

A small Tampa technology company is growing quickly, but not through online viral advertising or other clever digital methods. Its marketing campaign is far more traditional.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 28, 2020
Sight lines: Nimble developer makes savvy shifts with an eye toward portfolio balance

Tampa-based Sight Real Estate has shifted its business model to chase larger projects backed by institutional investors, while keeping an eye out for splashy passion projects.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 25, 2016
Minto's Market

Minto Communities is boosting its presence on the Gulf Coast with a massive residential project in eastern Collier County.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 13, 2024
Former Navy SEAL invests $1M in Sarasota-Manatee fitness franchise

Behind a "never complain and never quit" disposition, Jeff Moore seeks a business legacy not of sales records and awards but of developing other leaders. "I'm all go, no stop. All gas, no brakes."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 23, 2024
Transportation, logistics entrepreneur behind the wheel of 2 companies

The president and CEO of FleetForce and ParkPro is "being methodical" about growth as he looks to fill the pipeline with CDL drivers and empty parking lots with truckers in need of rest.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 5, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Sarasota Pays Quay for Roundabout LandBruce Williams Homes unveils CrossCreekTwo medical practices relocating to North TrailInvestor buys Lake Osprey VillageCar care business moving to 39th AvenueBenderson Development Co. moves forward with Town CenterWestwater Construction moving to Orange AvenueFrank Menke Organization buys more land for SumterHotelier acquires I-75 Hampton InnLee School Board acquires two sites

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 12, 2021
Players jockey for position in booming esports sector

Forget the old-fashioned arcade. Gaming and esports is now a big business, and a combination of established companies and upstarts are using some proven business tactics to gain a foothold.

  • Technology
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