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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2014
In Memoriam: Al Austin 1929-2014

Longtime area developer Dick Beard reminisces about Al Austin.

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  • April 8, 2016
Big Deal

The Amazon fulfillment center in south Hillsborough County, all 1.1 million square feet of it, is really only a microcosm of CEO Jeff Bezos's grand vision: To outdo anyone and everyone in service and speed.

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  • May 20, 2016
Firms protest $1M economic development grant

'Project Mulligan' could provide more than $1 million for a national roofing company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2015
'Work myself out of a job'

The people government agencies hire for homeless services positions tend to come from the nonprofit world, maybe with some business experience mixed in.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2015
An apprentice grows up

Long before Bill Rancic became a reality TV personality after he won the debut season of “The Apprentice” with Donald Trump, he was a young struggling entrepreneur.

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  • April 20, 2015
Tampa waterfront owner seeks bankruptcy protection

Viper Ventures, whose principals include former builder Bing Kearney, need time to deal with financial issues at Westshore property.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 9, 2023
Tampa door giant sees future beyond inside

Tampa-based Masonite International acquired Fleetwood Aluminum Products for $285 million in cash.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 24, 2006
Low-Ender

Warren Hickernell is profiting while working against the tide. 'I really see my job as preservng the low-impact mom-and-pop hotels.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 4, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

First Home Builders Pays $139.4 Million for AssetsPulte buys land in Collier CountyToll Brothers buys 74 parcels in CollierLee Memorial buys land in Bonita SpringsHealthcare REIT buys assisted living facility

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Hill Ward snags former Eckerd lawyerZinober & McCrea receives top ratingsFowler White shareholder heads tax sectionBavol Judge hires new associateAllen Dell lawyer to discuss moldCarlton Fields lawyers address groupsProminent lawyer joins Lilly, O'Toole & Brown LLPJohns joins Macfarlane FergusonFoley & Lardner recognized for workAttorney becomes board certified

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2023
Sarasota printing company names new vice president

Sharon Beeman has been with the company since 2018.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 17, 2023
Tampa RV giant expands to Nevada with acquisition of Las Vegas dealership

Lazydays expects the purchase of Findlay RV to add $40 million in gross annual revenue.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
CJ contractors build warehouse rail line

Mulberry-based CJ Bridges Rail Road Contractors has started construction on a new half-mile rail spur at Port Manatee Commerce Center, connecting the industrial warehouse complex near Port Manatee to CSX Transportation rail lines.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2011
Cunningham buys loss business

Cunningham Lindsay acquired the U.S. adjustment business of GAB Robins.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2011
TIB's rugged legacy doesn't stop investors

You'll have to forgive the legacy shareholders of TIB Financial for not diving into a stock offering of the new Naples-based banking company.

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  • June 28, 2010
CEOs chosen for leadership

A group of 25 CEOs new to Tampa Bay has been chose by the Tampa Bay Partnership for its leadership program.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2011
Raymond James borrows $250M

Rather than rely on external credit, the firm sold debt due to mature in 2016.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
Shaw names new COO

Shaw Development names a new chief operating officer.

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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • June 27, 2013
Will additional regulations on emissions hurt the economy's recovery?

How will the new climate agenda affect the economy?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2011
Home-Tech builds $1.3M facility

The appliance retailer is building a 10,400-square-foot facility in Manatee.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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