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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2006
Detour Direct

An aspiring star chef took a colossal risk 20 years ago when he took over a tiny Asian-style furniture business. The payoff has been as big as the risk, both in multimillion-dollar revenues and in the introduction to his business partner and future wife.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2008
Be nimble, be quick

Brad and Ryan Kugler took over the familyentertainment products liquidation business and boosted its growth through tough deals and flexible response to the market. Now they are seeking an acquisition.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Pushing Uphill

Economic development, insurance, education reform, renewable energy and health issues are just some of the priorities Gulf Coast legislators are focused on this legislative session in Tallahassee.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 15, 2010
A Bolt of Lightning

A Gulf Coast startup that aims to bring high-tech communications to a somewhat staid industry believes it's on the cusp of a breakout moment. 'We are on the verge of exploding,' its co-founder says.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 30, 2010
Shaken, Not Deterred

Beachfront resorts and tourism groups in the lower Gulf Coast counties take on the economic challenge posed by oil, while legislators tackle what matters most.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 27, 2024
Broker reflects on the conservation conversation that changed Florida

Dean Saunders' work on conservation easements has preserved hundreds of thousands of acres across Florida by bringing businesses and environmentalists together.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 10, 2023
Naples entrepreneur inks high-growth deals

David Ogden has purchased two local printing businesses in the last two years — and he’s looking for more.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2022
Functional yet fancy art gallery sets the table for expansion

A business owner immersed in working with wealthy clients believes Naples is nudging a prominent — and affluent — Northeast enclave off its throne. Greenwich, he says "has a small amount of wealth compared to Naples."

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • June 10, 2022
2022 Innovator: Green Check Verified, Bonita Springs

Company delivers a dose of technology to the tricky side of banking in the marijuana industry.

  • Technology
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 22, 2022
Young leaders: Overcoming fear of the first step is crucial to work and life success

A 100-employee company president and a law firm partner share wisdom for up-and-coming leaders in how to overcome trepidation in the workplace — and life.

  • Leadership
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 16, 2022
New trust firm managing principal transitions with two senior-level hires

With succession plan in place six years ago, Susan Hines wasn't caught off guard when she was promoted to managing principal.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2007
DULYChanged

A $175 million contractor with five branches in three states learns its growth will be stunted without "constant vigilance" when it comes to inter-office communication.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2006
Breaking Out

A fledgling architecture firm in Clearwater, led by a planner who once designed jails, is trying to get in on the good times by adding flair to a city not known for artsy architecture.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
A Helping Hand

Jeff Archambault, a stay-at-home father, needed a free hand while feeding his newborn. Now, the Baby Butler's at your service.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2008
Trace tracker

Field Forensics wants to market its disposable detection kits for explosives and gunshot residue to the world.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2008
Borrowed Guidance

Companies that are growing too fast - or sometimes, too slow - can find solace in rentable chief financial officers.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

Hush or elseCitizens unites bankersWoman of firstsStick with usJust dues

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

Family traditionPractical adviceWatch it rollFred Barksdale, RIP

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2005
Go-to Lawyers Change Firms

Litigators Lyann Goudie and Fred Zinober won verdicts of $24 million in four months. Now they're leaving Barry Cohen's firm.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Call for Entrepreneur 2004 entries; save the dateMichael Saunders' limp New president at Vengroff Williams great with namesAnother comeback for Anthony?

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