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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 16, 2011
Tax Watch

Lee County hoteliers are worried that politicians are eyeing the bed tax they collect for uses that won't directly benefit the tourism industry. Case in point: Some of that money recently paid for questionable water-quality studies.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 13, 2012
Powered Petals

A firm sees big potential in a fresh industry. One challenge: Navigating a mass of potential opportunity to find the right match.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 27, 2013
Kitchen help

Restaurants are ditching the paper menus for computer tablets. Now, they're turning to the same technology to train their staff.

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 3, 2025
St. Pete developer builds second Lakewood Ranch health care complex

Citing unmet demand, Optimal Outcomes will build HealthPark II.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 2, 2026
Hillsborough to spend $70M on stormwater drainage improvements

County commissioners approved major projects to clean canals and culverts and build new ditches.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2003
Alternative Minimum Tax:Congress Stealth Tax

TAXESIn 2000, an estimated 1.5 million taxpayers were subject to the tax. By 2010, the tax will nab 33 million taxpayers.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 4, 2012
Natural Doctor

A Danish couple with a successful nutritional- supplement business in Europe plans to replicate the business model in the U.S.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 24, 2012
The Patriot

The business model at one Gulf Coast construction firm depends largely on how well it can successfully balance two strategies.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2006
Coffee Talk

CFO politics just plain politicalDoes buy back equal more value?Get & Go Express: convenience stores of the future?SunCoast is SunCoast no moreWCI Communities: No improvement soonDeveloper want to spin Wicker into goldSpeakers added to Technology ConferenceAffordable housing still not affordable Downtown banished from Fort Myers lexiconA One-Man Partnership

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 17, 2006
Pint-sized Dealmakers

Enterprise Village gives children a chance to be a business-owner and a consumer. And companies like Bank of America and Outback get a chance to reach future customers.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2004
Plaintiff to Defendant

Morgan Colling & Gilbert, the defendant, settles a potentially costly vicarious liability lawsuit.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 4, 2021
Motor Enclave

Developed by former entertainment lawyer Brad Oleshansky, the $100 million Motor Enclave facility in Tampa, Florida, will be a dream come true for well-to-do gearheads.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2004
Big WIN: Court Overturns $27 Million Verdict

A multimillion verdict against a Tampa alarm company is overturned by the 5th District Court of Appeal.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 24, 2018
A case for longevity

Korchmar enters fourth generation of leadership after marking 100 years of manufacturing leather case goods the hard way

  • Leadership
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 10, 2017
Big bang

The spend-money-to-make-money theory is the linchpin to the Zaiser family business model. It works.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 8, 2015
Sales generator

Latin America promises growth for Florida companies like Turbine Generator Maintenance that are willing to travel.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2008
Betting the Farm

How can government take land without paying for it? A successful farming family in Lee County is about to find out on July 1.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2007
Three Generations Strong

A business started 50 years ago by Sheldon Smith is now run by his grandsons, Chris and Shawn Smith. The company is moving its focus away from national builders as it adapts to the housing slump.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 15, 2020
Albi Moctezuma, 39

Cruise Car Inc., operations manager

  • Class of 2020
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • February 12, 2016
How to choose a trusted adviser

Having skilled professionals to help navigate issues and provide advice is essential for any family business. Make sure you know what qualities you seek to help you select the right ones.

  • Strategies
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