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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 4, 2005
A Conversation With...

Matt Walsh sat down and spoke with three top contractors for our special issue. He talked with Richard Karp of Advanced Masonry Systems Inc., John McIntrye of McIntyre, Elwell & Stammer and Pat Cook of Pat Cook Construction.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 13, 2006
Great to Great

Mutual fund executive Jim Huguet expands his definition of 'great companies.' They don't all reside in the S&P 500 anymore.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 20, 2006
Keep It Lean

Gulf Coast manufacturers are using the 'Lean' method to boost productivity and cut waste. But it's more than afactory-floor system. It becomes part of the corporate culture.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 2, 2006
Just Tuning Up

An entrepreneur finds his singing-improvement software serves other purposes. Schoolteachers and spies could be his next customers. Venture capitalists are taking an interest, too.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 12, 2006
A Known Entity

From storefronts three decades ago to museums, hospitals and schools today, Creative Contractors has strived to build a reputation based on quality. It has projects up and down the Gulf Coast.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2008
Custom Made

Charley Hannah and Mike Bartoletta have struggled like all homebuilders, but their conservative approach is helping them prepare for a stronger market.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By George Rauch |
  • March 18, 2010
How Government Destroyed Our Money

Here's a historical account everyone should read. It shows how we have rejected what the Founding Fathers knew would destroy our Republic.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 3, 2010
Habitat Restoration

Katherine 'Kitty' Green is bringing corporate discipline to Habitat for Humanity of Lee County. Nonprofits struggling in this recession could learn from her initiatives to turn the organization around.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 5, 2013
Let's get physical

An entrepreneur with a stellar track record in franchising targets a new industry for creative destruction. His plan is to move fast, and be bold.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 16, 2011
Shine

A Gulf Coast energy firm made a supersized misstep with a big bet on solar power. A new focus could be its last shot.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 3, 2019
Tampa hotel company mirrors larger Marriott in experience, values

McKibbon Hospitality of Tampa shares many of the traits, values and successes with Marriott International, one of its largest franchisors

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 22, 2017
Stage Presence

Turning around an organization in a financial hole requires quick decisions. It also requires a long-term approach.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 2, 2014
Fishing for Tourists

The Wells family's experience offers insights into how small lodges off the beaten path can compete with much larger hotel chains and resorts.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 30, 2015
Just for fun

Billion-dollar entertainment executive Ken Feld says his company never shies away from change — especially when things are going well.

  • Strategies
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 28, 2026
Manatee County reopens Bradenton EDC partnership talks

A new contract from the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. could be presented in March.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 13, 2026
After devastating damage, Naples condo looks for flood protection

The building owners and manager of the Allegro condominium in Naples have turned to rapidly growing global firm AquaFence to protect the tower during future hurricanes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 31, 2009
History shows how to get on 'The Road to Prosperity'

Good riddance 2009.

  • Opinion
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 10, 2006
Their Own Agenda

The legislative priorities of small businesses don't mirror those of Florida's big corporations.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2003
Coffee Talk

This week's items: Fewer bank mergers predicted Vern Buchanan vs. Bob Graham? Downtown restaurant lease big trouble for Downtown AssociationBanker Jody Hudgins explains some of the issues with affordable housing in Sarasota

  • News
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 14, 2012
Shrinking Herd, Growing Profits

Banks headquartered on the Gulf Coast are making money again, but the number of community banks continues to shrink as the industry consolidates.

  • Finance
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