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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 21, 2016
Skin studies

Dermatologist Dr. Seth Forman launched a clinical trials company four years ago. The small company has begun to make a name for itself with big pharmaceutical companies.

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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • December 30, 2016
'Like family'

A major acquisition opens growth possibilities for a Polk County architecture firm. One lesson from the integration of the two firms — set stronger expectations, earlier.

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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • November 3, 2017
'T&E and Home by 3'

Tax rules mean one thing — document, document, document.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 9, 2017
Food for Life

Employees embrace, not avoid, problems at Fitlife. The model has produced some stellar growth.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 7, 2017
Problem Solvers

A noted organization known for after-school programs has added a new dimension — and it could help businesses overcome a major obstacle.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 15, 2017
Tools for Retention

Hardware store entrepreneur Michael Wynn tackles the conundrum of employee retention with respect, recognition and rewards.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 29, 2017
Flight Control

Longtime banker Rita Lowman, decades into her career, brings a refreshing enthusiasm to her work. She has more goals to reach in 2018.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 26, 2018
Retro Rebirth

JMC Communities will spend $130 million to revive a storied inn, turning it into the showpiece of a new luxury residential development. Will the end result satisfy historic preservationists who fought the project?

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 26, 2018
Boom-time Build

The steady stream of retirees coming to Florida, soon to be more of a gushing, requires an enhanced approach to senior living development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 27, 2014
Shopping Space

Trinity Commercial Group in Naples has developed a niche representing big-name retail clients in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 31, 2014
Medical moves

A boom has percolated in medical and health care commercial real estate. Brokers hope it lasts a while.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2014
Have metal

In fast-growth mode, Fusion Welding is ready to take on some serious work. But a lack of skilled labor continues to limit its expansion.

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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • December 27, 2013
Brewing, suds, success

Workers in Oregon are building Ulele's microbrewery, while Tampa craftsmen create tabletops from what was once a 150-year-old barn. Then there's the 'Dirty Richard.'

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • July 15, 2016
How to work with millennials

Having an attractive firm for millennials doesn't mean pandering to their demands. Instead, find people who are a good fit with your company's values and culture.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2016
Roofing firm spurned in Sarasota lands in Tampa

North American Roofing Co. plans to move its corporate headquarters from North Carolina to Tampa.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • September 16, 2016
The cost of conflict

Assumptions make for ill will and hurt feelings in a family business. Communicating clearly up front will help you avoid a misstep.

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  • By Anita Todd |
  • April 29, 2016
Satisfying hunger

Is downtown Lakeland ready for high-end destination dining? A global businessman and aspiring restaurateur, with a $4 million investment, says yes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • January 22, 2016
Corporate report

Boat club opens new location; Community makes top 50 list; Port Manatee fuels up contracts; New hires at economic agency; Document firm heads south

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • March 11, 2016
Business after divorce: Tips for copreneur exes to coexist

Working with your spouse in a business can be challenging even when you're happily married. So how do you work together after going through a divorce?

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 26, 2014
Underground view

Christopher Pacitto launched Velocity Engineering Services a year ago, and business has been brisk.

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