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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 25, 2018
Dan Bavaro, 39

Dan Bavaro, 39, is the founder of Bavaro Foods in Tampa, Florida.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 8, 2019
How to woo big-time investors

Mike Faraone, an owner and senior managing director at Skyway Capital Markets, a Tampa, Florida-based investment firm, offers some insider tips about how to woo big-time investors.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Mason Tush, 34

Co-owner, CB’s Saltwater Outfitters

  • Class of 2016
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • December 30, 2016
Nice brats

Sales of Shelly Stayer's new sausage grill were hotter than expected.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 27, 2017
Lots of land

With a strong history behind him, John Neal is in a land acquisition groove. Where will he take the business next?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 3, 2017
Change Agent

An insurance firm with high aspirations for industry disruption recently scored a big win, with a $12 million capital raise. Now comes market acceptance.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 5, 2017
Menu Mavens

Small changes to menu prices can cause big problems. One company, by getting in the middle of that stress, has built a thriving business.

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • June 30, 2017
Fertilize Growth

A Polk County business has overcome several challenges to expand globally. It also hits a milestone anniversary in 2017.

  • Strategies
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  • By Alicia Ceccarelli |
  • July 28, 2017
Burgers to beers

A loss of a business partner and mentor caused a McDonald's franchisee to rethink his priorities. His new aim is to bring people together around beer.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • November 24, 2017
Chain Gang

A Polk County recreation complex built in 1975 is on the verge of a major makeover. Officials hope the boost goes deeper than sports.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 15, 2017
Tight Knit

Every community bank covets stellar one-on-one customer service. A rural inland bank, despite its small size, has discovered some ways to get there.

  • Finance
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • February 2, 2018
When you should revisit your company's values

Values can shift as things change in your business. Follow these six steps to help you determine — and stick to — yours.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Michelle Adams, 34

Owner and Occupational Therapist, Pediatric Therapy Solutions Inc.

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
House of law

Mark Adamczyk helped grow his law firm by specializing in homeowners association work. His firm now represents about 1,000 associations.

  • Law
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 11, 2013
Need for Speed

An entrepreneurial couple found a niche in recording important events. They bring a sense of urgency to the business.

  • Law
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 18, 2014
Web Printer

A printer makes a big push into the online world and scores a contract for a high profile economic development website to promote the Southwest Florida region.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 2, 2014
Snorkel on Steroids

A semiretired entrepreneur poured more than six figures of savings into his invention. Now he's poised to swallow some serious growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 23, 2014
'Mix it Up'

The task of hiring, training and keeping new employees can derail even the best business. A Gulf Coast accounting firm went imaginative to solve the issue — think a furnished apartment for interns.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 8, 2016
Slow down

The challenge of managing fast growth nearly swallowed entrepreneur Jennifer Phelps. She fought back with a courageous move.

  • Industries
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 15, 2016
Falling margins

Low interest rates nationwide impacts banks of all sizes. For community banks, the impact goes directly to profitability.

  • Finance
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