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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • May 29, 2020
How do economists think the economy will recover?

Some believe the recession could be short-lived, with technology a big help.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 26, 2020
Q&A | Noah Shaffer

Tampa-based asset manager Noah Shaffer says landlords and tenants need to take steps now to protect their futures

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 17, 2019
Entrepreneur: Employees and employers can benefit from confidence, negotiation training

Even Fortune 500 executives have gaps in confidence when they doubt their worth. There are ways to get it back.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 28, 2019
Blackstone Group mega deal to ripple through Gulf Coast

Blackstone Group's $18.7 billion acquisition of GLP US assets, including buildings in Tampa and Lakeland, highlights how the industrial real estate business has gravitated more toward distribution than warehousing.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 26, 2019
The life aquatic: Transplanted nonprofit leader is no fish out of water

After nearly 17 years, Chicago native Roger Germann uprooted his family and left his job as the executive vice president of the Windy City’s Shedd Aquarium to become CEO of the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida.

  • Leadership
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 19, 2018
Mercato adds tenants, amenities ahead of 10th anniversary

Upscale lifestyle center Mercato in Naples is adding new tenants and capital improvements in advance of its 10th anniversary next year to keep the center fresh and attractive.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 7, 2018
Body of work: Forensics institute poised to spur economic development, tourism

Capt. Justin Ross of the Pasco County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office and NFL player turned businessman Rogerick Green are teaming up to shepherd a unique public-private development project into existence.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 28, 2018
Retail therapy: Ambitious mall makeover hits its stride

The quiet transformation of University Mall in Tampa, Florida, into an urban development concept, rebranded as Uptown, recently shifted into a new gear.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 13, 2019
Boat builder aims to ride big growth wave

Kevin Prentice turned a come-as-you-are business into process-based, streamlined model.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 22, 2019
Look inside Tropicana plant reveals manufacturing operation with precise processes, staggering numbers

Tropicana's plant in Bradenton processes about 4 billion oranges annually.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • May 4, 2018
Startup insurance agency doubles in size

After a decade handling a major hospital’s risk assessments, an insurance pro finds success in his own venture.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2017
Building the firm of the future through Lean Six Sigma

The benefits of this process aren't limited to manufacturing. Here's how to implement it successfully.

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  • October 4, 2013
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  • February 28, 2014
Welcome home

Michael Plummer Jr. plunged into the role of president sooner than expected. Without a formal transition plan in place, he's managed to grow his company to more than $7 million in revenue.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • April 4, 2014
Planning for the next generation

Don't leave a successful business to an unprepared successor. Picking the right person — and creating the right environment for them to lead — should be the most important parts of your plan.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 16, 2014
Beer Geek

In five years, Joey Redner has built his brewery from scratch to one of the largest in the state, with $9.7 million in sales. Now the 41-year-old CEO thinks about his legacy in the craft beer industry.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • June 12, 2014
Mission Clean

Veteran Paul Huszar was tasked with building out a water mitigation company quickly with low overhead in Tampa. He believes hiring other veterans gives the company an edge.

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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • November 15, 2013
Two for one

Culture, accountability and documentation are key to success at IT Authorities. Co-CEOs Jason Caras and Jason Pollner plan to do it the right way this time around.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • April 29, 2016
Fix the mess

A monthly get together in Tampa helps business owners learn from others' mistakes. One takeaway: Don't let history determine future results.

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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • May 6, 2016
License to kill jobs

Florida is worse than New Jersey, New York and California when it comes to requiring business licenses. They don't protect consumers. They harm them.

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