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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 24, 2025
Naples’ Hoffmann takes step to buy national newspaper chain

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. is already Lee's second largest shareholder and may take the company private.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 18, 2025
Gulf Coast's top federal prosecutor leaves Department of Justice

Roger B. Handberg has departed as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District after about three years in the position.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2025
Builder: Impact fee hike will add $18K to buying Manatee County home

Pat Neal continues to be a master navigating tumultuous real estate waters, including a percolating anti-growth and anti-developer sentiment.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 25, 2024
Shuttered Sarasota window and door company faces complaints, investigations

"There was never intent to defraud or steal money," the owner of Sash & Sill says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 9, 2024
Tervis bankruptcy: Revenue fell from $90M in 2022 to $33M so far in 2024

Company officials vow this isn't the end of Tervis. "Bankruptcy," say officials in the filing, "is a means of ensuring its continued existence and operational success in the decades to come."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 10, 2024
Laura Richardson Bright, 39

40 Under 40 winner Laura Richardson Bright is the chief advancement officer at Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples.

  • Class of 2024
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 5, 2025
Water filter manufacturer in Manatee, with new product, in expansion mode

After building a local supply chain, Epic Water Filters is poised for growth. Plans include moving to a larger facility and doubling its payroll.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Janelle Makowski |
  • January 7, 2005
Fire & Ice

Trial lawyers Fred Zinober and Lyann Goudie are as different as night and day. That is apparently a plus. They took advantage of their differences to win a $16 million jury verdict.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 14, 2022
Philip DiMaria, 30

Kimley-Horn & Associates, urban planner and project manager

  • Class of 2022
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2007
Two views on Real Estate

John Schaub and Harvey Vengroff, two successful veterans of the Gulf Coast real estate market, offer divergent views on the residential market.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 4, 2010
Political office

Joe Gammons uses his political savvy to sell office furniture in the Fort Myers area, one of the hardest-hit areas of the Gulf Coast. His management style has paid off.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • September 13, 2013
On Hold

Most businesses understand that providing a positive customer experience is a key to success. That's what Aaron Kleinhandler's on-hold messaging company has focused on for the last 12 years.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2021
Six employees on leave following code enforcement favoritism allegations

The employees were placed on administrative leave Sept. 2 in connection with an ongoing investigation led by Manatee County's inspector general

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 7, 2021
Sonya Kristie, 38

Caldwell Trust Company, vice president and trust officer

  • Class of 2021
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 19, 2018
Senior adviser

Bruce Rosenblatt Senior Housing Solutions

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 17, 2019
Catherine Palmisano, 38

Senior Audit Manager, Hughes, Snell & Co.

  • Class of 2019
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 3, 2023
Site demolition on $124 million downtown Sarasota project underway

The 16-floor hotel/condo tower on Main Street will offer two restaurants. It's expected to be completed in March 2026.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Nicholas Zaffiris, CEO, UnitedHealthcare of Florida |
  • September 12, 2024
How the Surest Health Plan Helped Improve Access to Care and Lowered Costs

Here’s a look at how Surest is different from traditional health plans and how this approach may help meet the care needs of employees and bolster your company’s bottom line.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 17, 2022
Bravo TV star, yacht captain muses on leadership principles at sea

Lee Rosbach whittles down good leadership to being a person of high honor and integrity. Without that, he says, you're sunk.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2008
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR Sarasota-Bradenton: JIM ABRAMS

Jim Abrams is a sought-after executive to almost celebrity-like status. It's easy to see why.

  • Entrepreneurs
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