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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 29, 2019
A business model built to withstand

In the midst of recession, Creighton Development got a call from 7-Eleven to build a store in a hurry. That launched a fruitful relationship and a strategy for the next downturn.

  • Strategies
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 8, 2018
Recession lesson taught by Hurricane Irma

Capt. Harry Julian, CEO of Pure Florida learned from Hurricane Irma how to run a lean operation in times of recession and inclement weather

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 29, 2018
The metal to succeed in roofing products fabrication

Two-year-old company Architectural Metal Flashings disrupts the industry and earns second place in the Florida Sterling Manufacturing Business Excellence Awards

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 13, 2018
Dentist takes big bite into technology to grow practice

Dr. Matthew Peterson has opted to use technology as a differentiator. Over the past several years, he’s invested about $500,000 in cutting-edge equipment for his practice, Digital Dentistry of Sarasota.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 20, 2018
Six years later, Zoomers owner is still riding high

Mike Barnes bought bankrupt and incomplete Zoomers Amusement Park in Fort Myers in 2011 for $1.3 million and invested $5 million more to open

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 14, 2018
Second time around proves successful for restaurateur

Restaurant consultant Louie Spetrini didn't let his first, failed attempt at restaurant ownership stop him from pursuing excellence. Now his Nueva Cantina concept is a nascent chain, with locations in St. Petersburg, Tampa and, coming next year, Largo.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 15, 2017
Vision Qwest

LandQwest Commercial has grown from a single Fort Myers office into operations in Tampa and Orlando, and more expansion is planned.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Brad Fuller, 38

CEO, Lightspeed Voice

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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • August 25, 2014
Six things you can outsource to grow your business

You may think 'outsourcing' is a dirty word, but shifting these tasks so you can focus on what you do best can boost your firm's performance.

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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • February 3, 2014
In a cash crunch? How to get money fast

As a business owner, circumstances will arise in which you will need some cash - fast.

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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • May 15, 2014
How to start your own business

Thinking of going it alone? This check list can help steer your journey.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 25, 2013
Transition Turn

One sector of the market has seen a shift in the buy/lease continuum. It could have deep ramifications.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • September 21, 2016
Proper props

A company with a simple and streamlined business model — lien searches — is on the verge of surpassing $10 million in annual revenues, from less than $1 million four years ago. Can it maintain the rapid pace?

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 1, 2016
Fresh start

Kurt Keaton left more than a decade of success at JLL to join relative upstart Franklin Street. He's energized by the switch.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Kanika Jelks-Tomalin, 39

Deputy Mayor, City of St. Petersburg

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 5, 2014
Game of thrones

Renting portable restrooms is a tough job, but Robin Youmans is one of the best in the business.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 19, 2015
Better net

Banks make money on the difference between what they earn on loans and what they pay depositors. That measure is rising at most Gulf Coast banks.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 30, 2015
The real thing

Bob Tufts sometimes looks back with surprised awe at a career filled with accomplishments. One key: Be patient.

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  • By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan |
  • September 11, 2024
CEO advice: 3 steps to take an actual turn-it-off vacation

Take an actual vacation next summer: Start investing in your team’s hidden leadership potential — now.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 10, 2025
Manufacturing CEO turns flying hobby into a way of life

Flying, for manufacturing CEO Scott Ashton, isn’t merely a way to get from here to there.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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