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Top 500: A unique treasure trove of information

The Business Observer's 2018 Top 500 ranks the top 500 companies from Tampa/Lakeland to Naples by revenue.

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Dentist takes big bite into technology to grow practice

Dr. Matthew Peterson has opted to use technology as a differentiator. Over the past several years, he’s invested about $500,000 in cutting-edge equipment for his practice, Digital Dentistry of Sarasota.

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Design studio makes medical buildings lean and green

Damon Romanello leads Studio+ in designing health care spaces with lean design principles focused on patient comfort

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  • July 13, 2018
Q&A: Greg Reidy, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Florida

Greg Reidy is the new CEO of UnitedHealthcare Florida, based in Tampa, and he sat down for a wide-ranging interview about the industry, the company and his career.

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  • July 6, 2018
Ensure workforce is skilled to fuel city's key industries, says urban development expert

In a question-and-answer session with the Business Observer, Steven Pedigo of Creative Class Group shares what can drive growth in cities such as Sarasota.

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Minor miracle: Market-savvy boys of summer hit business homers

Minor League Baseball, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, has seen big increases in attendance and merchandise sales over the past few years.

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  • July 6, 2018
Video maker performs an emergency job well done

Naples Studio overcomes Hurricane Irma, burglary to win Telly Award for video for 59th annual NCH Healthcare Ball

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Seagate Development building on diverse skill sets

Seagate Development Group a $50 million company in three years of homebuilding, commercial leasing and construction and developing office space

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  • June 29, 2018
Company shifts focus after six-year, $4 million legal saga

When Winter Haven-based respiratory therapy device manufacturer and distributor3B Medical emerged from six years of nonstop legal battles early last year, CEO Alex Lucio was faced with the type of leadership decision that happens after a business overcome

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  • June 29, 2018
Marketing firm, behind its like-heavy Facebook status, dreams big

A meeting with Facebook in February 2016 proved to be a tipping point for Sarasota-based Dealers United. Now it's a digital marketing firm with big plans for growth.

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  • June 22, 2018
Venerable uniform company looks ahead, not back

Formerly known as Superior Uniform Group, the newly christened Superior Group of Companies has embarked on a spree of acquisitions as it looks to grow in new markets.

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  • June 15, 2018
Nonprofit grows budget 500% in four years — to $157 million

Rick Carlisle, CAN Community Health, Sarasota, nonprofits, strategy, HIV/AIDS, health care, growth, 501 (c) 3, Rev. Demetrius Jifunza, Roger Capote, Fruitville Road, Guidestar

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  • June 8, 2018
Recession lesson taught by Hurricane Irma

Capt. Harry Julian, CEO of Pure Florida learned from Hurricane Irma how to run a lean operation in times of recession and inclement weather

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  • June 8, 2018
Membership-based group overcomes industry obstacles

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, serving businesses in Manatee County and Sarasota County, has maintained a focus on what its members want, leading to steady growth.

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  • June 1, 2018
Marketing firm refreshes brand, helps build business for catering company

Sarasota-based marketing company Web Jarvis helped Green Apple Catering refresh its brand and develop new marketing.

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