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  • By John Haughey |
  • January 11, 2022
Polk County embraces red-hot industrial market

If Florida’s economy is hot, Central Florida is hotter. If Central Florida is hotter, Polk County is hottest. If Polk County is hottest, then Winter Haven is ablaze.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 29, 2020
The reopen debate: ‘You’re not the boss of me’

No one really knows what is the best path forward — not President Trump, not Gov. DeSantis. But given the option to reopen, we’ll figure out what’s best.

  • Opinion
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 26, 2020
Small time: Entrepreneur brings tiny homes, village to region

Dan Dobrowolski, a Wisconsin entrepreneur, has launched Escape Tampa Bay Village, a tiny home community on a 1-acre parcel at 11008 U.S. Highway 301 in Thonotosassa, Florida.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 2, 2019
Commercial real estate investment sale hold steady and stable in first half of 2019

With nearly $1 billion invested in the Top 10 commercial real estate transactions along the Gulf Coast in the first half of the year, the region is showing little sign of losing interest among investors.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 4, 2019
Restaurant executive takes detail-oriented, ignore-the-obstacles approach to new venture

Brad Blum has been at the helm of big brands, including Olive Garden, Burger King and Romano's Macaroni Grill.

  • Leadership
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 12, 2019
Pool rules

Retired executives acquire Tri-City Pools with the goal of raising the level of professionalism in the pool service industry. They say retraining, rebranding and refinement will result in resurgence.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 23, 2018
Metro Diner exec shares leadership lessons

Hugh Connerty Jr., in building big brands like Longhorn and Outback Steakhouse, has learned many lessons. A big one: don't let success make you complacent.

  • Leadership
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 27, 2017
'Fever pitch'

From hockey to mega real estate deals to hiring executives, Jeff Vinik lives by one key theme: Preparation is key to victory.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 24, 2014
Engine started

The executive at the helm of one of the largest redevelopment projects in Florida brings a no-ego approach to leadership.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • February 18, 2025
Tampa school launches entrepreneurship institute, seeks to hire director

The new director of a Tampa private school's Entrepreneurship Institute will be tasked with germinating relationships with local businesses.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 30, 2025
Fort Myers adoption of AI technology brings immediate solution

In a future-is-now moment, the city of Fort Myers is embracing artificial intelligence in a big way. More high-tech advances are forthcoming.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 20, 2023
Crucial impact fee discussion in Manatee gets costly, complicated

The collection of impact fees — when and how much — has stirred up a significant amount of controversy in Manatee County, with few answers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 19, 2025
Palmetto go-kart business gears up for growth spurt

T4 Kartplex in Manatee County is growing its fleet and offerings under new ownership.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 14, 2022
Adidas CEO on work-life balance conundrum: Wear it proudly

On his first U.S. trip since the pandemic, Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted offered words of wisdom to students at the University of South Florida's Muma College of Business.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2008
International Flavor

A Mexican businesswoman happily discovers that American challenges, such as a stifling economy, beat the worries she faced back home.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • December 3, 2010
Government Digest: Dec. 3 - Dec. 9

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 4, 2011
Surf's Up

The staid plumbing business is about to get a dose of sun and fun. But the entrepreneur behind the concept is in it for more than waves.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2020
Health care company to pay $41M in fraud settlement

A Tampa health lab and clinic were accused of billing government programs for medically unnecessary urine drug tests.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 26, 2018
Reema Bhatia, 37

Managing partner, Stickboy Creative

  • Class of 2018
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • May 5, 2017
Taxing vacation get-aways

Being part of the Airbnb world brings special tax rules into play.

  • Opinion
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