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Two artists look to fill a void with new studio

Although not profitable yet, a pair of opportunistic art studio partners looks at multiple areas of potential growth.

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Local artist shines light on business in the industry

Free-spirited artist Chad Mize doesn't have a background in business. But after a 20-year freelance career, he's learned a few things.

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Thanks to the arrival of Zubrick Magic Theatre in St. Petersburg, you don’t need to brave the Las Vegas Strip to experience the razzle-dazzle of professional illusionists.

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With a new flagship store in a prime location in Tampa, the pet market, hotel and veterinary clinic isn’t flying under the radar anymore.

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Nonprofits can raise more money, more efficiently, by embracing legacy listings, says Cami Baker.

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What started as a way to end school-dismissal chaos has evolved into a full-fledged campus safety platform.

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Bill Reiman and his siblings grew up in the family construction business. Now they’re guiding the Marco Island company into the future — with their father’s lessons paramount.

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Former pro wrestler bites into bakery business with Sarasota store

Eric Koenreich seeks to find sustainable success in hyper-competitive industry: cookies.

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  • May 19, 2022
Functional yet fancy art gallery sets the table for expansion

A business owner immersed in working with wealthy clients believes Naples is nudging a prominent — and affluent — Northeast enclave off its throne. Greenwich, he says "has a small amount of wealth compared to Naples."

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Business Observer honors six Top Entrepreneurs

More than 150 people attended May 12 event.

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The nimble meat sticks company has learned to adapt to mitigate risks out of its control.

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2022 Top Entrepreneur: Erin Meagher, Beneficial Blends founder and CEO, Tampa

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2022 Top Entrepreneur: Brandon Duke, Juniper Landscaping CEO, Fort Myers

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