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Brian Hartz
December 25, 2020

Firm that helps businesses win federal contracts experiences busy 2020

With a massive influx of federal dollars into the economy, US Federal Contractor Registration's revenue and workforce has grown.

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Beth Luberecki
December 25, 2020

Baseball team finds strength in preparation for sport to return

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are waiting anxiously until the team can once again play ball. But even with stands empty, they never stopped connecting with fans.

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Brian Hartz
December 11, 2020

Lure of fishing in the pandemic has retailers working overtime

From fancy boats to basic rod-and-reel combos, a pandemic-driven spike in interest in fishing has boosted the industry.

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Grier Ferguson
December 10, 2020

Area products company shifts to face masks, then to gadgets

Throughout the pandemic, ZipKord has kept a core concept at forefront: remain nimble.

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Grier Ferguson
December 10, 2020

Area bath, body and beauty goods company grows to offer several products

Lolablue sells to customers around the country. An opportunity with Whole Foods could increase its sales and exposure in a big way.

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Grier Ferguson
November 19, 2020

Tutoring companies remain nimble to keep up with demand amid pandemic

One area tutoring services company nearly doubled its payroll to support the surge.

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Grier Ferguson
November 19, 2020

Area angel investing group evolves, plans for future deals

Bridge Angel Investors has invested in four companies, most recently Knack and Next Big Idea Club.

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Mark Gordon
November 18, 2020

Firms find ways to help employees through pandemic

Keeping employees engaged — and mentally strong — at work is now a pandemic-era challenge like no other. Strategies, from providing clarity to espousing empathy to toilet roll basketball, are in the offing.

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Mark Gordon
November 12, 2020

Multiple national franchise brands plan Florida expansion

With the pandemic looming, several spirited franchise businesses — selling burgers, breakfasts and breaststrokes — set the groundwork for Florida-focused growth.

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Mark Gordon
November 12, 2020

Logistics firm moves quickly to seize opportunities

The pandemic has amped up an already frantic business, shipping perishable goods. Ryan Carter aims to find peace — and profits — in the storm.

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Grier Ferguson
November 4, 2020

Amid supply shortage, air conditioning industry maintains focus on serving customers

Overcoming the AC equipment shortage, an ongoing process, requires an agile approach.

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Grier Ferguson
October 28, 2020

Pandemic leads to ups, downs for Main Street communities

New, creative strategies lead the way for three designated Main Street communities in the region.

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Mark Gordon
October 28, 2020

Feld Entertainment finds it way back to the stage

Using lessons from sports leagues and an epidemiologist, Feld Entertainment aims to get back to its core business: live shows.

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Brian Hartz
October 23, 2020

Go with the flow: 'Waterpreneurs' fuel area firm's unique business model

Clearwater, Florida-based OriginClear, which has already disrupted water treatment infrastructure, sets its sights on an even more imaginative business model.

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Mark Gordon
October 22, 2020

Tourism office adapts to nearly 30% budget drop

Keeping and grabbing more market share — eventually — is a constant driver for Visit Sarasota, even as it lends a hand to a different, but aligned, organization.

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Firm that helps businesses win federal contracts experiences busy 2020

Baseball team finds strength in preparation for sport to return

Lure of fishing in the pandemic has retailers working overtime

Area products company shifts to face masks, then to gadgets

Area bath, body and beauty goods company grows to offer several products

Tutoring companies remain nimble to keep up with demand amid pandemic

Area angel investing group evolves, plans for future deals

Firms find ways to help employees through pandemic

Multiple national franchise brands plan Florida expansion

Logistics firm moves quickly to seize opportunities

Amid supply shortage, air conditioning industry maintains focus on serving customers

Pandemic leads to ups, downs for Main Street communities

Feld Entertainment finds it way back to the stage

Go with the flow: 'Waterpreneurs' fuel area firm's unique business model

Tourism office adapts to nearly 30% budget drop

Will Amendment 3 help or hurt Florida? Depends on whom you ask

Relive the Business Observer's 40 Under 40 issue — in photos, videos

Tampa International wins best large airport award for third straight year

Airline adds new nonstop out of SRQ

In $80M deal, Houston developer buys St. Petersburg apartments at a discount

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