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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 24, 2009
Review and Comment

There's a big price to Obama's Christmas

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  • July 9, 2009
Government Digest

A look at government action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • April 9, 2009
Government Digest

A look at state and local governments.

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  • July 30, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: An investment group has a contract to buy the Farm and Garden Supply store.The Venetian Golf & River Club is on the cutting edge as a "green" or environmentally friendly community.Banker of the Year

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  • 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

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2003
Court Opinion (Tampa edition)

EDWARD FOREMAN P.A., v. TONI T. BEHRA request that this court quash the trial court's order requiring him to turn over files from his representation of Toni Behr in a prior divorce proceeding

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  • January 2, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Wishes for 2004 from Bob Beck of Staffing Professionals, Cliff Walters of Blalock, Landers, Walter & Vogler P.A., Dale Ott of DOS Computer Center, Francis "Rip" duPont III of 1st National Bank & Trust and Mark Anderson of Cortez Heatin

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  • May 14, 2004
William Carey Finalist

At 29, William Carey moved to Poland for two months in 1990 to run his father's agricultural exports company. A graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in economics, he had failed to make it as a golf pro.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2003
Free Press

This week's items: Vernona awarded four-stars by Exxon MobilMarineMax announces Ferretti Group dealMicro Enterprise Fund planned for Sarasota-ManateeSembler Co., New Plan Excel REIT open Clearwater Mall

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  • November 7, 2003
A Fair Count

Two Clearwater entrepreneurs say they have come up with a smarter way for state fairs to get all the money coming to them.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 9, 2009
Change the Conditions

Want employees to act ethically? One business owner structures his employees' pay so they're not tempted to take advantage of the customer.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 22, 2010
Ride to the iPod thump

CEO FITNESSWho: Jim WilsonAge: 41Title: Chief Executive OfficerCompany: Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

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  • April 1, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: April 2 - April 8

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • April 1, 2010
Government Digest: April 2 - April 8

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • November 19, 2010
Government Digest: Nov. 19 - Nov. 25

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • July 15, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: July 16 - July 22

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 21, 2010
Change of Plans

Bay Cities Bank, launched in the last decade as a potential buyout candidate, appears to be doing fine on its own. A big vote of confidence comes in the form of $21 million in new capital.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 4, 2010
Under wraps

Custom Packaging & Products prints small runs of sandwich wraps for restaurants and small chains, angling to snag business from much larger competitors who prefer to compete on volume.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • July 30, 2010
Circling the Deals

Veteran land dealer Mark Cooney is forging ahead with his unusually named firm, The Land Sharks, despite the tough real estate market. A move across the hall helped.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2010
Corporate Report: May 7 - May 13

News from Focus Management Group, Smith & Nephew, and more.

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