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Business Observer Staff
November 20, 2015

Economic Forecast | Sarasota-Manatee

This is a milestone of sorts for the Business Observer's annual economic forecast issue: It's the second year in a row that cautious optimism isn't the overriding theme of the day.

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November 20, 2015

Economic Forecast | Charlotte-Lee-Collier

This is a milestone of sorts for the Business Observer's annual economic forecast issue: It's the second year in a row that cautious optimism isn't the overriding theme of the day.

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Jean Gruss
November 20, 2015

Follow the rooftops

If you want to know where the Gulf Coast's economy is headed in 2016, follow the homebuilders and residential land developers.

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Beth Luberecki
November 13, 2015

Here comes the sun

Florida isn't among the top 10 states for solar installations. One company, though, sees a brilliant future in the industry.

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Steven Benna
November 13, 2015

People's Choice

One of the largest lenders in the region is getting into a new line of business — a complicated side of insurance. Will it pay off?

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Anita Todd
November 13, 2015

Move on up

An alum of an insurance stalwart went solo during the recession. The move looks prescient.

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Jean Gruss
November 13, 2015

Healthy diversification

Obamacare is reshaping the insurance brokerage industry. One veteran health insurance broker isn't waiting for a fix.

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James R.
November 13, 2015

Are you brand savvy?

Whether you are a CEO, CMO, or just a Moe, everyone should be aware of the basics of branding if they want to be successful in business.

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Mark Gordon
November 13, 2015

Let's go Metz

A national foodservice giant has its eye on the Gulf Coast. It could be a long glance.

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Mark Gordon
November 13, 2015

On the horizon

The opportunities are broad for a niche insurance firm. The core challenge executives and staff face: Don't mess it up.

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Beth Luberecki
November 6, 2015

People first

A successful marketing campaign does't require a rich budget. A $17 million landscape firm found that out with an innovative approach.

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Mark Gordon
November 6, 2015

Leaping frogs

Franchise success for one company is all about moving the sales curve forward for each location, one store at a time.

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Anita Todd
November 6, 2015

Out back

Paul Schulz isn't the first executive to retire young after a big business sale. But his next act is decidedly unique.

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Traci McMillan Beach
November 6, 2015

'All in'

Youth sports is highly competitive — both on the field and for a franchise firm. A full-time focus is part of one company's winning formula.

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Mark Gordon
October 30, 2015

Tumble forward

The new digs for one of the largest manufacturers in the region deftly combines form with function.

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