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Grier Ferguson
July 7, 2017

Will to survive

Floridians are used to preparing for hurricanes and tropical storms. But a Sarasota business owner has taken preparation to otherworldly proportions. Think zombies.

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Traci McMillan Beach
July 7, 2017

Power Up

Successful acquisitions require a deft combination of speed and patience on the front end. But the work isn't finished after the deal closes.

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Business Observer Staff
July 7, 2017

Home is where the art is

Floridians really love their art.

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Ted Carter
July 7, 2017

Ready to Roll

Charlotte County business leaders and officials have big expectations for a new higher education partnership with a Michigan college. Will the hopes come to fruition?

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Elizabeth Morrisey
June 30, 2017

Fertilize Growth

A Polk County business has overcome several challenges to expand globally. It also hits a milestone anniversary in 2017.

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Grier Ferguson
June 30, 2017

A Cut Above

In 1967, Stan McGowan started The Butcher's Block. Now his son, Scott McGowan, runs the business — battling grocery chains and building customer loyalty.

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Ted Carter
June 30, 2017

Makes Sense

Socially responsible investing is gaining traction among money managers nationwide. An area firm has a head start on competitors.

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Traci McMillan Beach
June 23, 2017

Ice Cream for a Cause

A Dairy Queen franchisee answers to a higher calling, beyond customers and employees.

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Mark Gordon
June 23, 2017

Quality, Quickly

One of the region's fastest-growing restaurant chains invests heavily in research and testing ideas and concepts. The strategy is working.

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Beth Luberecki
June 23, 2017

Tailor Made

United Uniforms USA wants to help even more people get dressed for work. A new branding campaign is a big ally.

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Grier Ferguson
June 23, 2017

She's Got Mail

Shannon Kirsten Couch didn't set out to take the stationery world by storm. But now her designs are spreading quickly across the industry.

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Grier Ferguson
June 16, 2017

Access Granted

ID&C makes wristbands used at many of the most talked-about festivals nationwide. Ambitious growth plans aim for even greater industry dominance.

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Grier Ferguson
June 9, 2017

Mentor Musings

Ringling College of Art and Design film program department head Bradley Battersby says it was incredible to be named Variety magazine's Mentor of the Year. Even better? Seeing his students succeed.

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Grier Ferguson
June 9, 2017

Step Right Up

The Circus Arts Conservatory is keeping the circus alive in Sarasota and beyond — and selling out shows.

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Mark Gordon
June 9, 2017

Food for Life

Employees embrace, not avoid, problems at Fitlife. The model has produced some stellar growth.

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Will to survive

Power Up

Home is where the art is

Ready to Roll

Fertilize Growth

A Cut Above

Makes Sense

Ice Cream for a Cause

Quality, Quickly

Tailor Made

She's Got Mail

Access Granted

Mentor Musings

Step Right Up

Food for Life

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