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Mark Gordon
December 22, 2017

For Good

A group of like-minded business women, in joining together, have raised the collective power of what it means to 'give back.'

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Brian Hartz
December 8, 2017

Outside the Lines

Outsourcing veteran Chad Nuss claims to have seen the future of sales training. He's since built a company to deliver that vision.

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Grier Ferguson
December 8, 2017

Here's the Scoop

An ice cream venture stands out with its flavors and ingredients. But its secret sauce lies in one of its owner's unique sales skills.

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Ted Carter
December 8, 2017

One Man's Treasure

Running a vintage business in an e-commerce era requires patience, persistence and a do-anything personality.

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Brian Hartz
December 1, 2017

A New Tune

The song doesn't remain the same for Tampa's Symphonic, which has embraced changes that caused seismic shifts in the music industry.

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Grier Ferguson
December 1, 2017

Early to Rise

Christine Nordstrom runs a Sarasota commercial kitchen share where dozens of food-related businesses have gotten a boost. Her specialty: blunt feedback.

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Grier Ferguson
December 1, 2017

Force is Strong

Bruce Schlee is building his beverage company by focusing on a key demographic — members of the military — and their need for energy.

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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.