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Mark Gordon
February 3, 2012

Get out of Dodge

The loss of a longtime trusted brand doesn't have to turn into a death sentence for a business. An unlikely test case — a car dealership — aims to prove the theory.

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Jean Gruss
February 3, 2012

Snowbird Economists

Economists and investment strategists flock to Florida to visit snowbird clients, hopscotching the state like rock stars on tour.

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Business Observer Staff
February 3, 2012

Are you emotionally intelligent?

Improving your emotional capabilities can greatly boost your effectiveness and job performance.

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Mark Gordon
January 27, 2012

Fly Boys

Selling a storage shed — even one that can justifiably be called a luxury unit — is an effort loaded with challenges.

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Mark Gordon
January 27, 2012

Charmed Farm

An accidental entrepreneur helped sow a niche into Florida's agricultural industry. Now he plans to double his already large Gulf Coast presence.

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Jean Gruss
January 27, 2012

Care at Home

A Florida law approved last year could dramatically change the retirement-community business. A Cape Coral retirement community leads the charge.

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Jean Gruss
January 20, 2012

Stuck on Stucky

Boosted by the economic recovery, a group backed by a Taiwanese entrepreneur tries to resuscitate the Robb & Stucky brand.

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Alex Mahadevan
January 20, 2012

Like This

The Facebook phenomena had many savvy ad firms salivating at the opportunity for new business. One company plans to double in size by focusing on advertising firms.

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Jean Gruss
January 20, 2012

Value Investor

Stuart Schweitzer, a top Wall Street investment strategist, believes Florida's real estate market is finally reaching a bottom — enough to invest his own money on it.