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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: July 2 - July 8

Regional business news at a glance.

  • Strategies
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 6, 2012
Bright New Start

With her new line of sailcloth totes, Emily Stroud is hoping to change the way women go to the beach. The up-and-coming designer explains why she bagged her job in the name of fashion.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 20, 2011
Redistricting 101

While Florida legislators got tutored recently on the ins, outs, do's and don'ts of redistricting, a law student went ahead and mapped out his version of a congressional redistricting plan for Florida.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 27, 2011
No Excuses

Jason Gunter runs his own law firm and still finds time to train for Ironman triathlons, despite the fact that he's a double amputee. His advice to busy CEOs about exercise: You have no excuses.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Dan Ping |
  • May 27, 2011
Less Revealing

Brijot Imaging Systems has an alternative to the 'virtual strip searches.' The federal government hasn't approved its use at airports, but the company is finding plenty of corporate business.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 28, 2012
Ken's Take

Kenneth Wilkinson was the driving force behind the cap on homesteaded property assessments 20 years ago. The Lee County property appraiser gives his blessing to the property tax amendments on the November ballot.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 27, 2012
Capitol Chatter: July 27

The weekly roundup of what's happening in government and how it affects business.

  • Florida
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • March 22, 2012
Successfully Embracing Change

How to overcome the hurdle of inaction to do the things you need to achieve your goals.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 16, 2021
Developer finds niche in apartment developments near university and downtown

Chicago developer debuts in Florida with two developments in Tampa's booming North Hyde Park neighborhood.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 5, 2021
Hertz replaces CEO for the third time in 17 months

The Hertz Corp. has named former Ford Motor chief as interim CEO as it, again, looks for a new leader.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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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 Mark Gordon |
  • December 14, 2021
Prominent area eye surgeon dies at 53

Dr. Bill Lahners helped grow Center for Sight into one of the largest eye care practices in the region.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2020
Prominent hospice agrees to pay $3.2M in false claims case

A former Hope Hospice manager brought the lawsuit against the organization.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • December 13, 2019
Homebuilder aims to disrupt industry with military-grade materials

Will being able to block 250 mph winds be enough for an optimistic startup to make headway in an established market?

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 10, 2020
On the march: PR pro's parade dreams come true

Tampa public relations pro Candace Rotolo is a member of the Awesome Original Second Time Arounders Marching Band, a St. Petersburg-based group for adults who’ve never given up their love of performing in a marching band.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 28, 2020
Senior living complex hones in on luxury with $60 million project

Active senior living community raises the stakes in the effort to stay ahead of trends — and discerning residents.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 1, 2020
Executive seeks opportunities amid chaos

Lance Zingale with Sykes Enterprises also aims to be intentional with his team.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2022
Atlanta Braves official dishes on how he helped build a consistent winner

John Schuerholz was the latest keynote speaker in the NextGen Speaker Series.

  • News
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 9, 2019
"Nothing Else Like It"

After being owned by a single family for 60 years, the former Musgrave Dairy property in Manatee County north of Lakewood Ranch is being marketed for sale. Commercial real estate brokerage Marcus & Millichap expects it will sell for more than $70 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 8, 2019
Surge protector: Data-centric venture aims to transform flood insurance

TypTap, a division of Tampa, Florida-based HCI Group Inc., wants to use Big Data to change the way flood insurance is sold.

  • Insurance
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