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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2008
The Flower Guru

A Gulf Coast florist, known to dozens of florists nationwide as a "never ending machine of ideas," is competing against - and beating - industry heavyweights.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 31, 2009
Pay Me Later

Florida's risky property insurance system relies on a patchwork of undercapitalized public and private insurance, suppressed rates, policy assessments, an unlikely national catastrophe plan, and the next weather report. It could add up to one big bankruptcy for all of us.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2003
Sizzling Insights (Sara/Mana edition)

A founder of Outback Steakhouse speaks to University of Tampa business students. It's 'no rules, just right' for the chain.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 3, 2019
Utility executive blazes new path on way to the top

Nancy Tower, behind a never-stop-learning ethos, worked her way to the top of major Florida utility. She has more she wants to do — and learn.

  • Leadership
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 4, 2022
Tampa's Darryl Shaw shifts his focus to massive Ybor City redevelopment

Darryl Shaw says his goal is not to be a developer, but someone who changes the face of the historic district for generations to come.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 15, 2020
Shanthy Balachanthiran, 39

Vernis & Bowling, civil litigation attorney

  • Class of 2020
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 26, 2019
Entrepreneur operates five storefronts in one area mall, with plans for more

Malls nationally are struggling to keep tenants. But Paul Sykes has decided to lean into the benefits at Westfield Siesta Key.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Jennifer M. Fowler, Board Certified Labor & Employment Attorney |
  • June 27, 2023
Understanding Employee Pay During and After a Hurricane

The 2023 hurricane season officially began June 1, 2023, and, if they have not already done so, employers should implement hurricane preparedness plans before a big storm threatens the state.

  • Industry Insights
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2003
Free Press (Sara/Mana Edition)

This week's items: AXA Advisors LLC expands office networkSarasota Memorial listed on Money's best listSarasota County CED wins award from Space Alliance program

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2021
3D technology opens world of possibilities for DIY room designers, e-commerce firm says

St. Petersburg's Marxent one stop closer to winning patent for 3D e-commerce technology

  • News
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 11, 2021
California company franchise brings the heat to the area

Early next year, a Sarasota-based husband-and-wife duo will open an infrared sauna in Lakewood Ranch to bring healing to the community.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 25, 2020
Crisis communication strategies come to fore as pandemic rages

Kyle Parks, co-owner of St. Petersburg-based B2 Communications, says the coronavirus crisis is a time for businesses to prioritize communication above nearly all else.

  • Advice
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 8, 2020
CEO, despite crisis, refuses to run $37M company scared

Ted Bill is focused on his employee's health and safety — plus conserving cash.

  • Leadership
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 25, 2018
Ryan Love, 29

 Director of retail operations, Norman Love Confections

  • Class of 2018
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 1, 2014
Tuscan Treats

Sasse's serves Northern Italian and European dishes to a business crowd in the center of Fort Myers.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • January 29, 2016
With purpose

Bonnie Silvestri found her passion tying community service to education.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By 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.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 28, 2015
Good visibility

U.S. Bank's wealth management arm is boosting its presence and visibility in Naples. Other areas of the state are on the radar.

  • Strategies
  • By Flint Stephens |
  • February 4, 2015
Employers eye savings, other benefits through telemedicine

Telemedicine is showing promise for employers by lower costs and improving outcomes.

  • AllTrust Insurance
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  • By Chad Campbell |
  • April 25, 2025
Q and A with Chad Campbell, Florida President for Sunwest Bank: Gulf Coast CEO Forum Member and Treasurer

Chad Campbell with Sunwest Bank shares his experience as a member of the Gulf Coast CEO Forum and Board of Directors’ Treasurer.

  • Gulf Coast CEO Forum
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