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James R.
April 24, 2015

What makes an enduring brand?

Powerful brands have unique touches that cultivate a special customer experience. What you should and should not do to foster this lasting impression.

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Jean Gruss
April 17, 2015

The new brewmeister

Duncan Scarry built and sold a successful national advertising agency in Fort Myers. Now he aims for success with a Punta Gorda brewery.

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Michael Hinman
April 17, 2015

Family roots

Wish Farms has a rich history. But it hardly lives in the past. The agriculture firm's future lies in technology advances.

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Business Observer Staff
April 17, 2015

USF, Tampa Bay WaVE win $500,000 federal grant; Walter Investment subsidiary buying $9.6B of loans; Oxis Biotech licenses drug rights to treat hard-to-fight cancers; Actsoft, U.S. Cellular sign business software deal; AirFlyte FAA certified for corporate jet maintenance; Sanibel Vacations hires Noise for new brand

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Business Observer Staff
April 10, 2015

Corporate report

Xcelience expands, approved for incentives for 100 new jobs; Odyssey Marine Exploration reaches financing agreement; American Health & Fitness Solutions Olympus app cracks iTunes' top 100; Bloomin' Brands promotes executive to head Bonefish Grill restaurants; Cryo-Cell International pursing merger with Vegas firm

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Michael Hinman
April 10, 2015

Safe mavens

High-profile attacks have made a cybersecurity company busier than ever, but now it needs to find the right people.

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Jamie Kane
April 10, 2015

Sales Sense | Don't let arrogance sink your sales

An iceberg didn't sink the Titanic — arrogance did. See ways to spot arrogance and make sure it's not sabotaging deals.

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Michael Hinman
April 3, 2015

A slow burn

MagneGas Corp. sees itself as a future technology giant. But first it has to find a profitable application for its clean-burning fuel.

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Denise Federer
April 3, 2015

Are you an authentic leader?

By examining your values and priorities, you can learn more about what drives you as a leader — and who's most likely to follow you.

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Jean Gruss
April 3, 2015

Billions served

Wasmer, Schroeder & Co., with a growing reputation as a superior bond manager, recently surpassed $5 billion in assets under management. It aims to double that figure.

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Barry Friedman
April 3, 2015

Live well

There's plenty of research to prove why employee wellness programs don't work. Yet one firm has embraced the concept, with surprising results.

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Traci McMillan Beach
April 3, 2015

Right fit

True innovation is hard to find in the benefits consulting industry. One firm discovered its edge after a shift in sales strategies.

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Beth Luberecki
March 27, 2015

Chic shack

A Canadian development firm seeks to restart what was once an iconic waterfront Gulf Coast eatery and gathering house. The project is a tug between Old Florida and new customers.

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James R.
March 27, 2015

BRANDSTORM: When does a brand lose its cool?

With a focus on customer service and treating its employees well, JetBlue used to be a model for how to build a loyal following. What happened?

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Traci McMillan Beach
March 27, 2015

Elegant flair

Brent Kraus is in his third year of building his Tampa-based bow tie business, Ella Bing. Jonathan Boos, a successful Sarasota-based entrepreneur, shares advice for growth.

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What makes an enduring brand?

The new brewmeister

Family roots

Corporate report

Corporate report

Safe mavens

Sales Sense | Don't let arrogance sink your sales

A slow burn

Are you an authentic leader?

Billions served

Live well

Right fit

Chic shack

BRANDSTORM: When does a brand lose its cool?

Elegant flair

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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