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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 18, 2017
Bolt and Jolt

SeaBreeze Electric isn't afraid to plug into growth opportunities — a nimble mindset that has led to rapid expansion.

  • Strategies
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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • November 18, 2013
How to establish credit and improve your scores

When starting a business, it's important to separate your personal finances from those of your company. Follow these steps to get good credit scores in both areas.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 20, 2025
Tampa company named official water of Major League Baseball

A portfolio of regional spring and purified water brands belonging to Tampa's Primo Brands has been named the Official Water of Major League Baseball.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 17, 2023
Wildlife center, animal rescue facility advances on $2.5M expansion

The Sarasota County project is underway while also raising funds to finish it.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 28, 2020
New affordable housing community for seniors takes shape in area

Using an underutilized tax credit and a penchant for long-term ownership, a Minnesota company targets Florida for growth — even during the pandemic.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Vengroff |
  • September 12, 2024
Developer: Action needed to eliminate barriers to workforce housing

The shortage of housing essential workers can afford is acute. But solutions are in the offing.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2007
The Three Cs: Communicate Communicate Communicate

One way to boost profit is to communicate more effectively with your employees, says Mark Wiskup, a Tampa-based entrepreneur, consultant and former broadcaster.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
'History's Greatest Fraud?'

A former farmer, a controversial New York City lawyer and an Ethiopian prince fight in Tampafederal court over German bonds issued in the 1920s. Ronnie Fulwood says he is owed $935 million.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2007
Wheelin' and Dealin'

Buying and selling foreclosed properties is the Next Big Thing in real estate. Cash and knowledge - along with a risk-adverse stomach - are essential to doing it right.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 11, 2005
In Search of Hip

Frank Folsom Smith plans to create a trendy youthful feel for SRQ Innovation Green at the airport.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 9, 2005
Family Jewels

After Hurricane Charley destroyed one of the jewelry stores of Scot Congress, left, and brother Doug onSanibel Island, the Congresses had $10 million of jewelry sitting in an uninsured safe. "Until you take your policy for a test drive, you really don't know what's going to be covered," Scot says.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 28, 2006
'A Giant Within'

A college dropout strikes it rich in a real estate niche. After seven years, he and his business partner now want to try something new.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 29, 2006
Good Business

Small businesses got two big wins during the legislative session. Look for health care insurance reform next year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2004
Heavy Load

Richard Buckelew, president of RMC Florida Group Inc., juggles the hefty tasks of running a $100-million company in an industry strife with material shortages and staffing uncertainties.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 3, 2009
Respect the Elders

Senior housing isn't immune from the economic downturn. Two of the best operators on the Gulf Coast discuss the trends in their industry and how the recession and the Baby Boomers will change retirement. If you thought the recent health-care debates were raucous, you haven't seen anything yet.

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 16, 2010
Costly Clusters

State and local governments have spent more than $1.5 billion to bring biomedical research institutes to Florida since 2004, or nearly $1.4 million per job created so far. Collier County wants to join the club.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 5, 2018
Tech sector godfather pulled back in to industry

“We want to be a state where we are known for technology and innovation as much as we are for tourism and strawberries,” Tom Wallace says.

  • Leadership
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 24, 2015
Pay dirt

Investors in TerraCap Management funds targeting distressed commercial real estate in Florida have benefited handsomely. The investment management firm says more deals are coming.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2007
Regional Expansion

Regions Financial is focused on merging with AmSouth Bancorporation, but expect the bank to grow aggressively in Southwest Florida when that's done.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Albritton Fruit, Attorney Buy Longboat's Village PlazaNew owners buy Chevron, plan upscale carwashLee Wetherington Cos. buys property in ParrishSarasota Heart partners start sleep centerNewport Homes buys new officeManatee Fruit Co. buys golf course

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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