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Strategies

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  • Brian Hartz
  • January 5, 2018
Going Publix

The grocery giant has big plans for fending off fierce competition.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • January 5, 2018
Raving Fans

One of the largest health care organizations in Florida goes into the new year with a new top executive at the helm for the first time since 1999.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 5, 2018
2018: ISSUES TO WATCH

Florida' west coat is primed and ready for the new year.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 5, 2018
Fair Warning

Going behind the scenes of a state fair is a glance at a lesson any business could use: how to remain relevant in a sea of competition.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • January 5, 2018
Big Doings

Between a new major in virtual reality and a $22 million student dorm, there are multiple significant projects on the horizon at one of the region's bellwether colleges.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 5, 2018
Last Stand

Can merger bring strength in scale?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2018
Pride and Joy

A local versus state issue — with millions of dollars in development projects at stake — is primed for a major debate in the upcoming legislative session.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Ted Carter
  • January 5, 2018
Market Moves

Southwest Florida technology entrepreneurs should have plenty of new places to work in 2018. Will it lead to a breakthrough business?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • January 5, 2018
Smooth Sailing

Ferry service says its on its way.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • January 5, 2018
Game On

West Villages comes roaring into 2018.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • December 29, 2017
Hungry for Expansion

Buoyed by the success of its delivery service, Fitlife Foods aims to bring healthy prepared foods to most of Florida in 2018.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 29, 2017
New Collar

Geoff Argue, in ditching corporate America to launch his own business, discovered embracing the unknown is an underrated asset.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • December 29, 2017
Bling Bling

Carley Ochs's jewelry and lifestyle brand continues to shine, despite some potential setbacks.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • December 29, 2017
Forward Progress

A 42-acre, city-owned tract in Sarasota will take the first tangible step toward a major, multiyear overhaul with a master plan in 2018.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • December 29, 2017
Light the Way

An ambitious Charlotte County development from a company known for its discount flights is getting off the ground.

  • Strategies
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