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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2009
The Home Team

Maryann Ferenc helped found a local group of business operators to promote independent businesses, and they learned a lot about their own jobs as a result.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Buying Horizon University Parkway office space red hot Barbara A. Peterse, president of the First Amendment Foundation, says it isn't easy to keep open as much as possible about Florida government.

  • News
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 26, 2021
International hotelier has big plans for lot with a long history of big plans

Long-vacant lot in Tampa to become site of luxury hotel and condominium development.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 15, 2020
Tammy Charles, 30, Tampa

Senior faculty member, Ultimate Medical Academy; founder and chief strategist, Inovo Strategic Consulting

  • Class of 2020
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 27, 2019
Shine bright: Patience has been a virtue for lighting technology firm

St. Petersburg, Florida, tech firm LumaStream has positioned itself as a visionary leader in power and light innovations.

  • Technology
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 16, 2019
Luxury automobile business builds customer base, plans for expansion

Offering a high-end service in a market already known for luxury requires adhering to a key business principle: details matter, from first to last impressions.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 2, 2016
Niche dweller

Don Paight, who led Fort Myers' redevelopment efforts for the past three decades, has joined commercial real estate brokerage firm CRE Consultants.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 16, 2016
'Quick courtship'

Charlie Brown, save for one day in fast food, is a lifelong banker. The next phase of his career starts now.

  • Finance
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 21, 2023
Tampa CRE boutique firm says time was right to sell itself

After years of discussions, Dallas-based SRS Real Estate Partners has bought the boutique Tampa-based commercial real estate firm Meridian Retail Group.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2008
London calling

Luxury homebuilder Mark Wilson has always taken a contrarian's approach to what is traditionally a copycat business. Now, his company, London Bay Homes, is considering building condos. Don't bet against him.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2006
Making their own mark

One investor finds the Gulf Coast an inviting place to do business despite the rise in property insurance premiums. All those cars on the road mean customers for merchants creating demand for commercial space.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2006
Turning Point

Entrepreneur Happy Rideout founded ReadyAlert Services after seeing the chaos caused when phones went down after the 9/11 attacks. Text messaging works when calls can't be made. Next year will be a big one for the company.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 14, 2005
Independent Streak

A Tampa investment consultant says clients want somebody else besides their banker or broker telling them where to park their assets.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 29, 2010
The right man

Longtime Gulf Coast builder Al Zichella takes over as president of the Florida Home Builders Association at a time when the recession has forced the industry to its knees. He'll find a welcome reception in Tallahassee, where politicians are eager for growth.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2010
Corporate Report: April 30 - May 5

New information from Sunovia Energy, Walter Investment, and more.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 3, 2017
Growth Spurt

Even with one market nearly cornered, and explosive revenue growth, Stratus Video has no intentions to slow down. How will it win over new customers?

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2008
Responsible Meets Profitable

Investing in companies that do well by their shareholders, communities and employees could pay off. One Gulf Coast money manager explains how.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Janelle Makowski |
  • January 30, 2004
In Defense of One's Honor and Life (Tampa edition)

Attorney Greg Schultz argues passionately about the case as though he, not a client, faces life in prison. He does.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 13, 2021
Medical firm targets rapid growth after overcoming early rejections

Forward-thinking doctor, in launching a specialized telemedicine business way before the pandemic, got a ‘door slammed in my face many times.’ Now the firm approaches $50 million in annual revenue, and it’s expanding to other disciplines.  

  • Healthcare
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • October 22, 2010
Planning by Ballot Box

A diverse coalition opposing Amendment 4 have no shortage of predictable negative consequences with St. Pete Beach as their poster-child. Both sides agree that passage would mean a lot more lawsuits.

  • Florida
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