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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2010
Corporate Report: Sept. 17 - Sept. 23

The latest news from Cryo-Cell, World Wide Security, and others.

  • News
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 25, 2010
'Dig Deeper'

One of the largest retail landlords in the country, Benderson Development, sees some economic recovery signs in parts of the Gulf Coast. Others in the beat-down industry hope the trend grows.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 30, 2010
Land Bust

This is the state of the Gulf Coast land market: Buyers aren't buying and sellers aren't selling. But that may be about to change as banks start unloading large tracts of distressed property.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 7, 2010
Waiting room

Entrepreneurial doctors were waiting for the outcome of federal health-care legislation. But the future remains uncertain because the massive bill is so complex that even doctors can't understand it.

  • Industries
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 25, 2011
Make Friends First

Hazelden, a Minneapolis-based addiction-center operator, defused fears of competition and avoided the fate of Cleveland Clinic in Naples by partnering with local providers.

  • Industries
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 11, 2013
Seize the Opportunity

How did the owners of an air-conditioning contracting company become successful software developers? They were trying to improve their own operations.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Janet Leiser |
  • July 12, 2013
To grow, say no

Revenue at ChappellRoberts grew more than 40% between 2010 and 2012, even as it turned away clients.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 22, 2013
Commercial Crocuses

The commercial real estate market is recovering slowly, but market observers say leasing activity is picking up noticeably from Tampa to Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 15, 2013
Businesses don't pay taxes; consumers do

Business tax cuts and corporate-recruiting incentives will be prominent policy issues for the Legislature this year.

  • Opinion
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 13, 2011
Godfather of Barbecue

When the recession hit, Rib City's prices enticed customers to its value-oriented menu of barbecue favorites. But this father-and-son team proved to be nimble operators and grew through the downturn.

  • News
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 8, 2011
Mass Exodus?

By 2014, more employers may opt out of offering employer-sponsored insurance once key parts of the U.S. health care law come into effect.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2012
Corporate Report: November 2

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 13, 2012
More Heads in Beds

Hotel occupancies have been rising on the Gulf Coast, and hoteliers have been cautiously raising rates. Some entrepreneurs are even planning new hotels.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 3, 2012
Clear View

A poised and ambitious inventor, armed with both a potentially powerful product and the lessons of a past mistake, now sits on the cusp of a big-time breakthrough. Still, risk cuts into the opportunity.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 26, 2021
Panic room firm posts frightening good growth

Business is booming for a manufacturer of high-tech safes, panic rooms and gun cabinets.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 4, 2021
Motor Enclave

Developed by former entertainment lawyer Brad Oleshansky, the $100 million Motor Enclave facility in Tampa, Florida, will be a dream come true for well-to-do gearheads.

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 8, 2021
For busy health care executive, paintball provides welcome break

Sarah Kitlowski got into paintball about two years ago when a friend — ironically an OSHA safety manager — encouraged her to come play with a group of people.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 15, 2020
LaKendria Robinson, 32

Director of Business Connect and community outreach, Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee

  • Class of 2020
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2019
Cruise industry surges with Florida at the helm

Port Tampa Bay is the fastest-growing spot for cruise embarkations.

  • News
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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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