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By Elizabeth King
October 17, 2025

Coworking spaces in region emphasize flexibility, culture

An amenities race — hello, cold plunge — is breaking out in developing and leasing coworking spaces. A pair of Sarasota entrepreneurs leads the way.

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By Anastasia Dawson
September 23, 2025

Tampa area ranks third in Florida for job growth

According to the most recent report from FloridaCommerce, Tampa had 12,700 more private-sector jobs in August than it did last year – a 0.9% increase that accounts for 15% of the state’s gains.

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By Denise Federer
September 11, 2025

Shifting the paradigm on family business successions

Mindset matters when going through an ownership transition.

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By Mark Gordon
September 9, 2025

Retired nuclear sub captain on how to reframe, remain 'super calm'

Oftentimes crucial leadership decisions are made with little foresight. There is a better way.

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By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
September 3, 2025

Tackling impostor syndrome: How to begin

Self-doubt in the workplace, and in life, is a signal, not a setback.

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By Mark Gordon
August 27, 2025

Once-powerful Sarasota developer Henry Rodriguez reshapes, refocuses life

A go-star in development and politics, Henry Rodriguez now laments the direction his life took. "I was young, influential and making a ton of money," he says, "but I was miserable."

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By Denise Federer
August 13, 2025

Want to help your business thrive? Quit resisting the change.

Change is inevitable in life and in business. Here's how to make it happen.

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By Mark Gordon
July 21, 2025

Sarasota leadership consultant buys out partner, emphasizes results

With an eye toward helping clients go from ‘inspiration to activation,’ former nonprofit CEO Robyn Faucy has found her stride helping other organizations get better results — quickly.

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By Elizabeth King
July 10, 2025

Bucs owners offer grants to hurricane-impacted businesses

The Glazer Family Small Business Fund was established to help those affected by Hurricane Milton.

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By Rich Mullins
July 3, 2025

Be wary of the power — and peril — of AI to record meetings

Legalities, ethics and more are at play when the automatic artificial intelligence kicks in on virtual calls.

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By Mark Gordon
June 26, 2025

Multimillion-dollar Bradenton tech CEO overcomes drug addiction

Miranda Monahan held what she calls a "dirty secret" for decades: That, despite running a profitable tech firm, she was also a drug addict.

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By Denise Federer
June 17, 2025

How do you know when it's time to go? A business owner's guide to retiring

Retiring the right way takes planning — and courage.

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By Denise Federer
June 13, 2025

For a successful business succession, don't sleep on mentorship

The generational divide in a family business shouldn't be an obstacle to strong, and consistent, communication.

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By Mark Gordon
June 12, 2025

3 accomplished Sarasota leaders set to retire — and get more sleep

Decades of top-level leadership will be taking a step back in the coming months with a trio of retirements: Roxie Jerde, Larry Thompson and Teri Hansen. Lessons learned are legion.

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By Mark Gordon
May 28, 2025

First Watch exec dishes on how the company maintains top-tier culture

Karen Sainsbury emphasizes that to have great company culture, the words need to be lived, not just printed and taped to a wall.

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Coworking spaces in region emphasize flexibility, culture

Tampa area ranks third in Florida for job growth

Shifting the paradigm on family business successions

Retired nuclear sub captain on how to reframe, remain 'super calm'

Tackling impostor syndrome: How to begin

Once-powerful Sarasota developer Henry Rodriguez reshapes, refocuses life

Want to help your business thrive? Quit resisting the change.

Sarasota leadership consultant buys out partner, emphasizes results

Bucs owners offer grants to hurricane-impacted businesses

Be wary of the power — and peril — of AI to record meetings

Multimillion-dollar Bradenton tech CEO overcomes drug addiction

How do you know when it's time to go? A business owner's guide to retiring

For a successful business succession, don't sleep on mentorship

3 accomplished Sarasota leaders set to retire — and get more sleep

First Watch exec dishes on how the company maintains top-tier culture

Work starts on Naples apartments as developer secures $45M in financing

$300K Bradenton EDC contract up for vote in Manatee

27 Gulf Coast companies ranked among fastest growing in Southeast

Tampa tire store franchisor rolls into new brands, buys a restaurant

Tickets on sale for Business Observer's flagship event: Top Entrepreneur Luncheon

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