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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: July 30 - Aug. 5

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2010
Spill may drop values $4.3 billion

The oil spill may drive down Gulf Coast property values by 10% for three years.

  • News
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • August 13, 2010
GULF COAST 500: Better With Age

Horizon Bay Retirement Living is banking on a development boom as prospective residents live longer. One of its latest projects is being built in its home city of Tampa.

  • Strategies
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 7, 2010
Turning Pages

Shawna Vercher is opening new doors for book writers to get their works before readers' eyes. The story of a disgraced NBA ref provided the first big bounce.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 14, 2013
Rising tide

Profits at banks based on the Gulf Coast continue to rise as the economy improves.

  • Finance
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 5, 2011
Scott assesses session

On all of Florida Gov. Rick Scott's major agenda items, the Legislature shifted state policies in his direction. An interview with the governor.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 26, 2012
Big-space shortage

Tenants are taking up big blocks of warehouse space as the economy recovers, reducing vacancies in many larger buildings. But rents haven't risen to entice developers — yet.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2011
In Remembrance

Carl Cronan worked more than 25 years as a reporter, and spent his last year at the Review. The award-winning writer will be remembered for his laid-back nature, sense of humor and work ethic.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2011
Corporate Report: Feb. 11 - Feb. 17

The latest news from PBS&J, Lakewood-Amedex, and other Gulf Coast companies.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Feb. 18

Regional business news at a glance.

  • News
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 18, 2011
International designs

When the Naples market for custom-home designs collapsed in the recession, Bill and Kerry Weber looked overseas. They found it in unlikely places like South Korea, Denmark and Nigeria.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Dec. 2

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 24, 2012
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Comeback

Luxury is no longer a dirty word, says the new boss of one of the Gulf Coast's grandest hotels. He's out to prove his theory — fast.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 29, 2021
Federal lawsuit challenges new law aimed at curbing shady contractors

Contractors claim law meant to protect consumers violates their First Amendment rights.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • April 8, 2021
Five steps every family business should take for a successful succession

In going from one generation to the next in a family-run company, there are a lots of minefields to avoid. A big one: Don’t rule from retirement.

  • Advice
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  • By A.G. Lafley |
  • April 16, 2021
Want a glistening factory? First kill the snakes.

A global manufacturing executive behind several multibillion-dollar brands reflects back on some core decisions — and how Florida can be a manufacturing hub.

  • Industries
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 6, 2021
To cut down on interview no shows, restaurant owner turns to incentives

Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria offers cash to lure new employees

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2021
EDC names new interim leader

Move comes as organization faces scrutiny from some public officials.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 13, 2020
Stick together: Growth equity leaders partner up for the long haul

Steve Lux, Travis Milks and Brian Model, the co-founders of Tampa, Florida-based Topmark Partners, have worked alongside each other for 20 years.

  • Finance
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 13, 2019
Firm overcomes obstacles, setbacks to reach real success

Their products may be faux. But the potential is genuine at Creative Architectural Resin Products.

  • Entrepreneurs
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