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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.'

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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.

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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.

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Mark Gordon
August 18, 2017

Local and Global

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

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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.

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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.

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Force is Strong

Gobble, Gobble

Gourmet Goods

To the Clouds

The Scoop

In the game

Strands of Success

School's in session

No Pane, No Gain

Quick Text

Fashion Forward

Home Sweet Homee

Local and Global

Bed Heads

Clear-Cut Vision

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