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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.

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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
  • By Doug Walters |
  • May 30, 2025
Q and A with Doug Walters, Managing Partner for Walters & Associates, CPAs: Gulf Coast CEO Forum Member and Chair

Doug Walters with Walter & Associates, CPAs shares his experience as a member of the Gulf Coast CEO Forum and Board of Directors’ Chair.

  • Gulf Coast CEO Forum
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 20, 2006
40 Under 40 Winners Page 4

Jeff ReynoldsAmy L. SchneiderGardner SherrillTracey Sievertson-LockeDan SinclairMark A. StevensBrian StockJeff VerkonRobert WellsDenise L. Wheeler

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 1, 2005
Recipe for Growth

From 52 to 200 in three years, Rick Akam prepares the ingredients to grow the First Watch restaurant chain.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 21, 2011
Scrap public education; make all of it private

Last week provided great political-media entertainment in our little part of Florida. It also brought to light the fatal flaw of public education.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 20, 2022
Billion-dollar industry blooms as acceptance for marijuana becomes widespread

As the marijuana industry and its connected sectors gains acceptance, it creates real estate and other challenges.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Dr. Steven D. Brownlee, Williams Parker |
  • October 25, 2021
Don’t Let Medicare Revocation Ruin Your Business and Livelihood

Dr. Steven D. Brownlee is a health law attorney with Williams Parker.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2022
Southwest Florida housing market is in a topsy-turvy spot post-Ian

Some reports show the hurricane squashed home listings and pending sales across the region, while others are confident in a swift recovery.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2008
TAMPA: On the brink

While St. Petersburg has blossomed into a downtown living success, Tampa rallies to do the same, but it has to follow a different path

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2006
Good News, Bad News

One study touted the Sunshine State as a place where home values rose rapidly over the past five years. Another report, based on that study, says prices are inflated and ready to pop.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2005
Fight Over 'X'

Fuente Cigar Ltd. wants a federal judge to order a competitor to stop using its trademarked 'X.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 24, 2006
Beyond Sox

A rare joint appearance by local CFOs prompts jeers for overregulation, but also pleas for better transit and arts funding.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
Executive Session with Dickson Clements

The Gulf Coast Busines Review sat down with the new land acquisition and development manager for John Cannon Homes.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 30, 2009
The Quiet Giant

One of the Gulf Coast's largest companies has succeeded mostly in silence.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 6, 2009
Fourth Estate Fight

A commercial real estate firm faced a recent business crisis with a head-on, albeit risky, approach.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2004
Carlie's Law

Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist has drafted legislation to tighten the reins on probation violators.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 7, 2010
A Sales Hug

An Amish furniture entrepreneur hopes he has the solution to flat sales. He is using a unique approach to marketing based on passion.

  • Entrepreneurs
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