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Entrepreneurs

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2017
Gobble, Gobble

Turkeys delivered by FedEx? Poultry sell-outs in 45 minutes? What in the world of Florida farming is going on? Some of the state's turkey farmers — a rare breed — have carved out a niche.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • November 10, 2017
Gourmet Goods

An entrepreneur with a 'find a way to yes' mindset seized an opportunity in an unfamiliar business. The move paid off.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • November 3, 2017
To the Clouds

A music industry executive ditched New York City to chase a drone business dream in Sarasota. The move, so far, has been a swift success.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2017
The Scoop

A fast-acting, resolute couple launched a business with next to no experience. They quickly learned a key business lesson: stay nimble.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2017
In the game

A pair of never-say-no Southwest Florida entrepreneurs with a mobility-first mindset seek success in a crowded marketplace.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Ted Carter
  • October 6, 2017
Strands of Success

The rent-a-suite salon model trend has been building for a decade. One area couple, a new entry, sees room for growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • September 22, 2017
School's in session

Nirjhar Shah is going from teaching engineering to being an entrepreneur. It's a steep learning curve.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • September 22, 2017
No Pane, No Gain

With a career in the construction industry in his rearview mirror, Ryan Bates is trying something new.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • September 22, 2017
Quick Text

A tech entrepreneur says he's found a way for fellow businesses to get out of the purgatory of 'please hold.'

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • September 8, 2017
Fashion Forward

Accidental entrepreneur Michaela Vattimo — with an 'every relationship matters' ethos — has been purposeful about growing her chic business.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2017
Home Sweet Homee

A home repair need led to a new smartphone app. Now software entrepreneur Doug Schaedler targets a national business.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 18, 2017
Local and Global

Desperation was an unsurpassed motivator for a novice businesswoman. Now Poonam Maini has more to prove.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2017
Bed Heads

A Tampa-based e-commerce 'bed-in-a-box' startup is armed with a patented mattress. It also has a dream-big mission.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • August 11, 2017
Clear-Cut Vision

Liza Howard was 25 when she opened her Sarasota salon. Less than two years out, the first-time business owner has a clear vision for success.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Elizabeth Morrisey
  • July 28, 2017
Work man

Baxter Troutman's business made it through the recession. Now he's angling for another gauntlet: politics.

  • Entrepreneurs
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