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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2016
How the other coast lives

Christopher Roog recalls a time in the not so distant past where many communities on Florida's east coast were rather unfriendly, if not downright hostile, to businesses.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2016
CEO CORNER | Yes, I have a real job

To create a memorable experience for customers, start in the parking lot.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 9, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Condoflip.com to roll out its online service in west Florida: It's no secret that "flippers" are driving much of the boom in condo development.Kleiber's in: It's official. Commercial real estate broker Jon Kleiber filed papers in Tallahassee to run as a Republican for the District 70 state representative seat.As the eagle flies: Was John Saputo so sick of traffic congestion he planned to commute by helicopter to his Gold Coast Eagle Distributing's Lakewood Ranch headquarters?Better to lease or to own?: Left out of the announcement that Buchanan Enterprises/Buchanan Automotive Group are buying the ninth floor of the Plaza at Five Points was the floor's former contracted buyer.'Shark Tank' goes after feds: Fishermen, from the Panhandle to Naples, are rallying against the rule that reduces the daily red grouper bag limit from two to one and calls for a complete ban of recreational fishing of all grouper in the Gulf of Mexico in November and December.Developers shop for shoppers: With Westport, Conn.-based Paragon Realty Group LLC's purchase of the 259,000-square-foot Main Plaza, it is becoming quickly apparent that downtown Sarasota is gaining new recognition from developers as a retail destination.

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  • By George Rauch |
  • August 10, 2012
Debt, debt and more government debt

The private sector has gotten its act together during the last four years; the federal government has not.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2010
Resort and marina company buys Ashley Oaks Resort Motel

Tip Top Isles Resort and Marina purchased the 24-unit Ashley Oaks Resort Motel for $634,511.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2010
FishHawk Ranch ranked nationally

One home development in the Tampa Bay area has received special recognition as one of the nation's top-selling master planned communities.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2013
Punta Gorda property tops Loopnet for most views

The property, located at 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, will be auctioned April 4.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Tim Dupre, 36

President and COO, Conditioned Air Co.

  • Class of 2016
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 15, 2016
New boys

The third generation of a family business approaching $50 million in sales has a big challenge: Maintain the culture while modernizing the company.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Sozon C. Vatikiotis, 34

CEO, Alltrust

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Allison Flood, 28

Director of operations, sterile processing, LeeSar

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 27, 2017
Polk County Industrial Market

Distributors, logistics firms and e-commerce purveyors alike have flocked to Polk County because of its central Florida location, sophisticated highway network that connects Interstate 4 with Interstate 75 and Interstate 95 and its ability to reach roughly 18 million customers within a 24-hour drive.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2022
Venice hospital — citing competition and other forces — announces it will shutter next month

ShorePoint Health Venice will no longer continue operating after Sept. 22 as a full hospital, instead turning to outpatient services.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2013
Beer man pours on the jokes

Retired Marine Col. John Saputo, a decorated veteran, wags a sharp wit under his tough guy exterior — though it sometimes gets lost in running a $90 million beer distribution business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2017
Builder hearts Florida

A $400 million Michigan builder and contractor, Rockford Construction, seeks to gain business traction in Florida.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 25, 2024
Average airfares drop in Tampa Bay, rise slightly at Sarasota-Bradenton

The price of getting somewhere via a plane is going up nationally.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2003
Letters to the Editor

This week's items: First, regarding the "Scorched Earth" letter to the editor, Mr. Schneikart, in my opinion, totally missed the point of the editorialGrowth does pay its way

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 20, 2024
Report: Insurance, inflation dominate Florida voter concerns

A pro-business lobbying group finds that economic issues matter more than specific candidates to voters.

  • Florida
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 13, 2023
Late-night hot chicken brand expands to Tampa

The restaurant is planning a grand opening for June 16.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 21, 2022
Captions company lays off nearly 350 in state, more than 100 in Tampa

CapTel Service Specialists say the job cuts are due to a new technology.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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