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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • June 17, 2011
Two-Sport Star

Local football legend Lee Roy Selmon has found success running a sports restaurant chain during the past decade. He recently opened his seventh location but is taking a conservative approach to further expansion.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 20, 2012
Like This

The Facebook phenomena had many savvy ad firms salivating at the opportunity for new business. One company plans to double in size by focusing on advertising firms.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 3, 2012
Engineering Education

An Odessa-based manufacturing firm is expecting big growth in 2012. But the perfection demanded in its industry makes hiring a challenge.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 4, 2012
Hotel Arthrex

The founder of Arthrex says medical tourism is such big business that Collier County should build a convention center.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2021
National medical group appoints two executives

GenesisCare has also committed more than $300 million to upgrade technology and cancer treatment services nationwide.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Ray Turchi and Daniel Wagner |
  • July 15, 2021
Danger Lurking in Biden Plan to Eliminate or Cap 1031s

The law of unintended consequences looms over a potential seismic change in commercial real estate.

  • Opinion
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 17, 2021
Hertz board approves executives bonuses weeks after exiting bankruptcy — and a year after massive job cuts

The Hertz Corp.'s board of directors has approved retention bonuses for four senior executives to stay on through the year

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2021
Retailer posts best earnings quarter since 2013

Chico’s FAS remains focused on its digital-first future.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2021
Nationally known nonprofit CEO resigns to focus on business

Neuro Challenge has embarked on a search to find its next CEO.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 6, 2022
Tampa Bay Innovation Center

Booming tech sector keeps an eye on inflation, which could curb investment dollars, as it celebrates huge wins.

  • Technology
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2021
Move that truck: One-way moves into Florida are on a roll

The Florida population boom remains hot.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 16, 2020
Health care system maintains payroll — despite nearly $200M shortfall

BayCare Health System CEO Tommy Inzina adjusts his leadership style to fit the crisis.

  • Health Care
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2020
Restaurant owner laments looters who smashed Tampa location

Little Greek store owner and franchise company president Nick Vojnovic says 'If we get looted again I probably won’t reopen.'

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2019
In Memoriam: John Watts, 1951-2019

The Tampa Bay, Florida, banking sector lost a towering figure, in more ways than one, April 18 when John Watts, executive vice president of commercial banking for Cadence Bank’s Florida division, died unexpectedly at age 67.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra buys land for new home on Fruitville Road

32-acre site between Honore Avenue and Cattlemen Road will include performance space, along with event and educational facilities.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 17, 2019
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Partner, Skoda Minotti

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 6, 2018
Former Sarasota Herald-Tribune building in Sarasota under contract

WMR Consulting head Wayne Ruben has contracted to buy the former Herald-Tribune Media Group headquarters at 1741 Main St. in downtown Sarasota, with the aim of revitalizing the 72,000-square-foot building

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2018
Business leaders take ballpark pitch to the people

Jason Woody, a leader of the Tampa Bay Rays 100, a group of business leaders supporting the team's bid for a new ballpark, spoke to community groups about the project and how it could be financed.

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  • By Steven D. Brownlee, J.D., M.B.A., M.D. |
  • April 6, 2018
Aging Is Risky Business: Considerations for Senior Living Providers

The senior living industry is growing exponentially as Baby Boomers hit retirement age.

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  • By Aaron Cohn | Guest columnist |
  • April 7, 2022
Attorney: Small businesses should focus on quick dispute resolution

Simple additions to contracts or invoices can help relieve potential headaches.

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