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  • May 23, 2023
Bradenton photographer has big plans for small-scale events

Rana Tierney is turning a backdrop for photo shoots into a second business. It’s a major six-figure investment, and what she hopes will be a big tipping point.

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  • May 23, 2023
Columbia owner talks overcoming debt, resilience in commencement speech

Richard Gonzmart encourages graduates to remain steadfast when facing hurdles. "I have a gift. I think differently. If someone says something can’t be done, I say, 'watch me.'"

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  • May 12, 2023
Students as young as 14 forge entrepreneurial paths

As young workers struggle to keep up with Tampa Bay’s rising cost of living, educators have responded with programs aimed at cultivating business development skills at an earlier age.

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  • May 10, 2023
Naples entrepreneur inks high-growth deals

David Ogden has purchased two local printing businesses in the last two years — and he’s looking for more.

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  • May 9, 2023
Business Observer celebrates six top entrepreneurs

Event featured a panel conversation and three videos.

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  • May 4, 2023
2023 Top Entrepreneur: Dr. Jacqueline Darna, founder of NoMo Nausea and Intellidoc, Tampa

Dr. Jacqueline Darna’s initial foray into medical entrepreneurship, a consumer product called NoMo Nausea, was a hit. Now she aims to disrupt telehealth.

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  • May 4, 2023
2023 Top Entrepreneur: Jen Whyte, co-founder of Fort Myers Brewing Co., Fort Myers

Jen Whyte has turned Fort Myers Brewing Co. from a sudsy side hustle into a much-loved local beer maker.

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  • May 4, 2023
2023 Top Entrepreneur: Jesse Biter, founder, PropLogix, Sarasota

Jesse Biter, with a keen eye for spotting trends, has applied his tech-focused entrepreneurial skillset in commercial real estate, software and the auto industry.

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  • May 4, 2023
2023 Top Entrepreneur: Teri Hansen, Priority Marketing, president and chief creative officer, Fort Myers

Some shrewd and counterintuitive decision-making has led Teri Hansen to prosper in a hypercompetitive field for 30 years.

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  • May 4, 2023
2023 Top Entrepreneur: Alex Miller, CEO of Mercedes Scientific, Lakewood Ranch

Alex Miller is the quintessential accidental entrepreneur, having fallen into it soon after college. Nearly three decades later, it remains her passion.

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  • May 4, 2023
2023 Top Entrepreneur: Brad Oleshansky, founder, CEO and developer of The Motor Enclave in Tampa

Brad Oleshansky left the corporate world to pursue a business in his lifelong passion: cars.

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  • April 24, 2023
Prominent restaurateur Paul Fleming’s secret sauce? Worry. But be flawless.

Passion and a sense of purpose continue to drive longtime restaurant operator Paul Fleming. His new Naples Chinese place is the latest example.

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  • April 21, 2023
$732M community bank’s new CEO has strict orders: Don’t sell

Kyle DeCicco's task is to grow and expand Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. And while post-Ian opportunities abound, he also has to carefully mix in caretaking of a successful legacy brand.

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  • April 12, 2023
Tickets on sale for Business Observer's 2023 Top Entrepreneur luncheon

The May 4 event will honor six local business leaders.

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  • April 12, 2023
Motivation comes easily for behavioral health care entrepreneur

Elizabeth Dosoretz knew exactly what she wanted to do with her business, and so launching and growing it seemed to be easy — or at least she didn’t notice how tough it was.

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