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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 17, 2010
Bad Calls

A former top federal banking regulator who now lives on the Gulf Coast was one of the first to question many moves made by politicians to prevent the financial crisis. His fight, now nearly two years old, carries on.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 20, 2011
Capital Battle

Investors are scouting for opportunities to acquire banks in Florida, laying the groundwork for what they see is the eventual recovery. Big names in finance are placing their bets today.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 3, 2021
Former Best Buy CEO: seek purpose, not profits

One of the world’s most respected CEOs, in leading the turnaround of a multibillion-dollar company, learns a new way of leading people.

  • Leadership
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 21, 2020
We can verify this: E-Verify is not a fix

Leave us alone. Let us do what we do in peace.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 9, 2018
Next Step

She's put some notorious drug dealers and murderers in prison. But the new U.S. Attorney, in a district from Tampa to Naples, also brings no-knee-jerk decision-making to her job.

  • Law
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 10, 2017
Knock down obstacles

From growing up with a drug-addicted parent to building a $170 million business, Tony DiBenedetto has seen it all. Now at the top of the business world, he's searching for the next move.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2017
Another Shot

An ambitious Tampa biopharmaceutical firm, after spending more than a decade and $25 million, believes it's on the cusp of a major breakthrough.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 21, 2014
Mobile health

Sarasota could be the next Kansas City or Madison, Wis. Don't laugh. For entrepreneurs and executives in the emerging mobile health industry, that's a good thing.

  • Strategies
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  • By Bob Andelman |
  • August 19, 2016
Hand-Me-Down

To ensure its longevity, Hendry Marine gave employees an ownership stake in the business. With more than 100 staff added in the past six months, capacity is its newest challenge.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 8, 2025
Elizabeth Dosoretz has built a statewide network of mental health practices

"Don't be afraid to try something or to fail or to innovate in a way that's different. … You can try it, and you can always innovate and change or pivot if you need to." –Elizabeth Dosoretz, Elite DNA Behavioral Health

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 5, 2022
Hurricane Ian will test Florida's troubled insurance system

As Florida property owners look to begin starting over after Hurricane Ian, billions of dollars of claims could topple the state’s insurance market.

  • Insurance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 11, 2024
Abraham Lincoln revisited as teacher of valuable leadership lessons

A New Jersey college professor and Abe Lincoln aficionado, at a Southwest Florida event, details why one of the most famous Americans ever is also an underappreciated leadership expert.

  • Florida
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 27, 2025
Developer begins branding Sarasota luxury condo project on site of Hyatt

Kolter Urban releases details for the Hyatt redevelopment project to include 117 luxury condos and the Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel. An appeal of a Planning Board adjustment remains pending.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 27, 2025
Follow the reading habits of a local million-dollar tech startup founder

From a police officer to the global C-Suite to starting his own company, Casey Marquette remains steadfast on one get and stay ahead factor: reading leadership books.

  • Leadership
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 17, 2023
$26.8 million awarded for road project to address Lee County growth

With the population in Lee expected to top 1 million in less than 30 years, the county is looking to ease congestion.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 18, 2023
Prominent SWFL engineering firm founded in 1966 has been sold

Hole Montes’ 65-person payroll will remain with the new company.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 2, 2023
$250M Naples resort takes step toward completion as reservations open

Work on the Great Wolf Lodge South Florida is shifting to the interior, giving officials a better idea of when the resort will open.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 15, 2023
USF college students set to return — with global flair

USF had a $6 billion impact on the Tampa Bay region in the last study, the possible equivalent of hosting 15 Super Bowls.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 12, 2023
Tampa wealth management firm lures Bank of America executive

Fidelis Capital has been pulling talent from major banks to spruce up offerings to high net-worth individuals.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 10, 2023
Tampa medical device firm picks up $35 million investment

Tampa-based medical device company PainTEQ looks for minimally invasive solutions for lower back pain.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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