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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • November 26, 2010
Back on Camera

Eric Seidel spent nearly 20 years as a consumer lawyer for a Tampa TV station. Now he is taking his talents to the Internet and wants to bring small businesses along.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • February 15, 2013
Small Budget, Big Impact

Using non-traditional methods to promote her hand-blended skincare products, Jennifer Devlin has gained customers from San Francisco to Boston.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 1, 2011
Perfect Pastime

A cop-turned-private investigator seeks another line of work. But he still aims to settle arguments.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • June 3, 2011
Freedom Driver

Ryan Houck headed Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy to kill Amendment 4, the 'vote on everything' amendment. He now defends new attacks on economic freedom with Free Market Florida.

  • Florida
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • April 22, 2011
Creating Connections

Jessica Rivelli started Working Women of Tampa Bay as a networking group that has now expanded into a motivational and educational service, as well as a new job for herself.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 7, 2012
Logistical Landmines

A Gulf Coast entrepreneur hopes to penetrate a conventional market with a new, and patented product. He will spend nearly $6 million to boost his chances.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2020
Retailer names new CEO, shifts board roles

New Chico’s FAS CEO Molly Langenstein joined the company in August.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 12, 2019
In Focus: Naples office market

The Naples office market remains healthy and above historical averages in many metrics, despite slowing that has occurred in the past year in activity.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 18, 2018
What They're Saying: Avison Young First Quarter 2018

Brokerage expects continued strong activity in industrial and office sectors in Tampa area for 2018

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 27, 2017
No longer vacant

A site that sat empty for more than a decade has new life, with a $60 million project.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 6, 2017
Rookies, Again

Tampa employment law attorneys Erin Jackson and Kevin Johnson left the only firm they've ever known. They have big plans for Act II.

  • Law
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 19, 2018
Take a Shot

Tampa Bay area entrepreneurs have zeroed in on vodka — including revitalizing neglected brands — as the next big thing in spirits.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 16, 2018
Time to Shine

An opportunistic business owner hopes a move to a high-profile location will boost even more rapid growth.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2014
Corporate Report: Jan. 3

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 13, 2016
Fighting failure

Event Live was born out of a failed venture. Now, with the rollout of a new ticketing service, the company is poised to tackle some big competitors.

  • Strategies
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • June 24, 2016
Back for more

Surgeons at BioSpine Institute take a minimally invasive approach with procedures. It's more difficult, but it has led to rapid growth.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 17, 2015
King of bling

Daniel Fisher's Charlotte County company provides florists worldwide with a budding treat: More sales.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
David Connolly, 31

President, Mister Sparky Florida

  • Class of 2015
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • September 25, 2015
Building blue sky

A Gulf Coast manufacturing behemoth went 3,000 miles to find a spot to build a cutting-edge facility. The distance — and expense — has been worth it.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 27, 2015
The next generation

The hot North Naples residential market will see a $1.3 billion condo development called Kalea Bay. There's been no new condo construction in the area for years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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