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Business Observer Staff
October 7, 2016

MY VIEW | Why I ran for the U.S. Senate

By Carlos Beruff

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Jean Gruss
June 17, 2016

Rooney run

Today's toxic political scene discourages successful entrepreneurs from running for office, but Francis Rooney says his business and family are prepared for the scrutiny.

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Adrian Moore
June 3, 2016

MY VIEW: The Danger of Endangered Species Act

Florida's revisions of its Imperiled Species Plan are heading toward punishing landowners. Florida should adopt the Texas model.

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Mark Gordon
April 15, 2016

Bounce back

Fixing a $500 million department riddled with problems required a hefty dose of discipline. That was just the beginning.

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Matt Walsh
March 4, 2016

Carlos Beruff's Road to Damascus

How and why homebuilder-entrepreneur Carlos Beruff converted from business to politics. It's all about taxpayers' money.

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Adrian Moore
January 22, 2016

Fiat Water Use

When lawmakers adopted a massive water bill, they expanded the state's control. Rather than go California, water pricing would be better.

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Matt Walsh
May 8, 2015

The speaker speaks

Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli explains why the House stands against Medicaid expansion.

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Michael Hinman
March 6, 2015

Battle lines

Tallahassee is back in session. Lawmakers are zeroed in on minimum wage, job creation and a little alcohol.

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Jean Gruss
March 6, 2015

The $100 million question

Lee County has $100 million stashed in its land-buying program for conservation, but it doesn't have avery good track record of spending it wisely. Voters likely will decide its fate next year.

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Mark Gordon
January 23, 2015

What could go wrong?

The battle of words between a company and Sarasota County is hot. At stake: the biggest payout in the history of the county's economic development fund.

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Mark Gordon
January 23, 2015

Other peoples' money

Sarasota County is five years and a little more than $5 million into a project to use county funds to recruit and retain businesses. Has it worked?

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Business Observer Staff
January 23, 2015

Incentives: dissected

The Business Observer breaks down incentive strategies used by counties on the Gulf Coast outside of Sarasota.

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Business Observer Staff
October 10, 2014

Manatee Glens signs national affiliation letter

Prominent nonprofit will retain local CEO and board under proposed deal.

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Matt Walsh
July 4, 2014

Review and Comment

The politics of liberty and why Jefferson wrote the Declaration

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Mark Gordon
June 13, 2014

'Bittersweet Solution'

A company with more than 30 employees and three decades on the Gulf Coast recently arrived at a major crossroads. A sweet offer made its decision easier.

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MY VIEW | Why I ran for the U.S. Senate

Rooney run

MY VIEW: The Danger of Endangered Species Act

Bounce back

Carlos Beruff's Road to Damascus

Fiat Water Use

The speaker speaks

Battle lines

The $100 million question

What could go wrong?

Other peoples' money

Incentives: dissected

Manatee Glens signs national affiliation letter

Review and Comment

'Bittersweet Solution'

Englewood roofing company to lay off 65 workers

After nearly $39M land deal, Parrish residential project begins selling homes

Orlando investor pays $2.6 million for Manatee building

Sarasota Square developer pre-leases 88% of initial commercial space

Largo industrial buildings sell for $23.5 million

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