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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • April 22, 2011
Creating Connections

Jessica Rivelli started Working Women of Tampa Bay as a networking group that has now expanded into a motivational and educational service, as well as a new job for herself.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 30, 2013
Quick Churn

The delicate business of dying has turned into a fast-growth opportunity for a local entrepreneur. Her challenge is to harness it.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 5, 2012
Scarry Numbers

Duncan Scarry's advertising agencies target auto dealers, and growth has been torrid.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 30, 2012
Raise the Floor

The partners behind a construction firm learned the value of diversification in the downturn. They plan to put their education to work.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 30, 2012
Rebuilding the Firm

Naples condo architect Rey Pezeshkan survived the real estate bust and now focuses on nonprofit and health care projects.

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  • January 6, 2012
CEO Predictions 2012

Leaders from throughout the Gulf Coast business community talk about their expectations for 2012.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 19, 2012
Close to Home

Focusing on a niche market close to home is a strategy that worked for one builder in Naples.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2012
A real estate Black Friday

Lower prices, combined with new market confidence are causing a bounce in retail interest.

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  • September 23, 2021
Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association executive dies at 62

Beverly Smock was with the association for 27 years.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 18, 2018
What They're Saying: Avison Young First Quarter 2018

Brokerage expects continued strong activity in industrial and office sectors in Tampa area for 2018

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 25, 2018
Jacqueline Darna, 33

Founder and CEO, NoMo Nausea

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 25, 2018
Stefani Schuetz, 30

CEO, Tri Sirena

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  • November 26, 2018
In Memoriam: Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber, 1927-2018

Considered a true renaissance man and a visionary thinker by many who knew him — and a sartorial standout who was rarely not seen in a colorful tropical shirt and loafers on his feet, never socks  — Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber died Nov. 22. He was 91.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 8, 2019
How to woo big-time investors

Mike Faraone, an owner and senior managing director at Skyway Capital Markets, a Tampa, Florida-based investment firm, offers some insider tips about how to woo big-time investors.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • November 18, 2016
Corporate report

Firm teams up with insurance giant; Bradenton company expands west; Prominent broker joins rival organization; Bank expansion continues with new executive

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 31, 2017
Golf Guy

After a decade of searching, a PGA pro finally finds a golf course to buy. Now comes the hard part.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 7, 2017
Failure: Lacking confidence to lead

Overturf's Floor & Fabric Care, Bradenton, Jeremy and Stefanie Overturf

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 6, 2017
Rookies, Again

Tampa employment law attorneys Erin Jackson and Kevin Johnson left the only firm they've ever known. They have big plans for Act II.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 3, 2017
The Color Orange

For the first time in its history, WellCare unveiled a revamped corporate color scheme and tagline. Will the moves foster more growth?

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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • May 5, 2017
Taxing vacation get-aways

Being part of the Airbnb world brings special tax rules into play.

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