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Strategies

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2004
Dunkin' Deals

Dealmaker Marvin Kaplan brought the first Dunkin' Donuts to Sarasota in 1992. Now he and his partners plan to return the franchise to the market with 16 new locations.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2004
Drive-by Litigation?

Small businesses battle what they call frivolous and expensive lawsuits bydisabled rights advocates.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2004
A Transplanted Volunteer

Pinellas clerk candidate Carrie Wadlinger says she's so into systems management that she'd rather shop at Office Depot than Dillard's.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The latest news on local movers and shakers is available free of charge.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2004
Vanguard Growth Spurs Change

To cope with growth, the pharmaceutical company automates with new technology.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The comings and goings of area movers and shakers is available free of charge.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2004
Weathering the Storm

Commercial real estate industry is knocked about by the hurricanes, but still afloat.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2004
A Flood of Controversy

The developer of Tampa's exclusive Avila community seeks $8 million in damages from the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Hillsborough County.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2004
From Prosecutor to Prosecuted

A former prosecutor and Stetson student bar president tried shortcuts to financial success, including the theft of a client's identity.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2004
Optimistic Outlook

Colliers Arnold is bullish on the short- and long-term forecast for retail, industrial and office development in the Sarasota-Manatee market.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2004
From Farmer to Developer

Manatee Fruit Co., one of the area's larger landowners, changes with the times.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2004
Envisioning The Future

The ADP Group's growth mirrors the area, leaving the company with a large backlog and looking to change.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2004
Integrity Questions Again

Will Hillsborough County Public Defender Julie Holt ever run for re-election when ethics isn't an issue?

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2004
Repeat Performance

Steven G. Burton's work four years ago for President George W. Bush has earned him another job during the 2004 general election.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2004
Public Defender No. 1

Forget the hangini rope. Open the book of reason. Meet Elliott Metcalfe Jr.

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