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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 23, 2020
Crush your 2021 goals — after you eat a frog

Being productive requires an appetite for big tasks.

  • Leadership
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 8, 2021
Holy cow: Area executive travels the world to pursue unique passion

A civil engineer in heart and mind, David Farmer has a coffee table book worthy collection of a unique set of photographs: manhole covers.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 10, 2020
Manufacturing executive pursues passion for sailing

Brad West has been intrigued with sailing since he was a teenager. Now he’s getting out on the water.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2020
FCCI Insurance CEO, after arrest, takes leave of absence

Craig Johnson faces charges of battery on a police officer, among other allegations.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 29, 2020
State of mind: Developer set to unveil vision for historic theater

The State Theatre, an iconic entertainment venue in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, is being renovated and rebranded as the Floridian Social Club.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 21, 2019
Construction and demolition debris recycler turning trash into cash

Honc Destruction owner decided to become his own best debris disposal customer in 2015. With a goal of zero waste, Honc Recycling is on track for $12 million in revenues in 2019.

  • Strategies
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 18, 2019
Joyce Owens disrupts architecture on both sides of the pond

Architect Joyce Owens of Fort Myers uses modern design to complement the elements.

  • Leadership
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 6, 2018
Minor miracle: Market-savvy boys of summer hit business homers

Minor League Baseball, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, has seen big increases in attendance and merchandise sales over the past few years.

  • Strategies
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 23, 2018
Destination dining

Kearns Restaurant Group opens second The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill at Sweetwater Landing Marina

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 12, 2022
Bradenton officials consider lucrative offers for City Hall

Bradenton City Council will decide in coming weeks whether to sell its waterfront building.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 11, 2016
High (Rise) Hopes

The coming year could be a banner one for high-end high-rises in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 17, 2017
Rental rave

Despite years of rent growth and price appreciation, investors continue to seek Tampa and St. Petersburg area apartment deals.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 8, 2017
Old as New

Strategic renovations can bring new life to older properties and greater profits to savvy landlords willing to shoulder risk.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 5, 2018
'More of the Same'

Heightened demand across sectors, employment growth and continued population influx bode well for the area's CRE market in 2018.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 9, 2018
Get the most out of a trade show

How to be prepared when it's time to showoff.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 11, 2013
Global Trust

In just two years, Akerman Senterfitt's office in Naples has earned a reputation for its international trust and estate-planning work on behalf of ultra-wealthy people.

  • Law
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 29, 2013
All in the family

Construction of multifamily housing continues to pick up in Southwest Florida. Are condo towers far behind?

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 26, 2016
A moving tale

During a two-year search, Coast to Coast Moving & Storage had three deals fall apart before finding the right fit for its headquarters.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 24, 2015
Nothing small about it

A federal Small Business Administration loan, for years an afterthought for a new or expanding business, has grown up. Now some banks are fighting for more.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 27, 2024
No. 1 luxury mall in the world coming to Sarasota — as a pop-up

Mall executive Whitman Lazenby says the concept is like a "retail carnival." It also brings several notable brands to town.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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