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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 17, 2019
Emmalee Legler, 33

Director of marketing and operations, Jon F. Swift Construction

  • Class of 2019
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 30, 2018
The shipping news: behind the scenes of a Manatee County economic engine

Port Manatee is a thriving economic engine for Manatee County. Considered a full-service port facility, which means it offers ship repair and fabrication, in addition to cargo services, Port Manatee had operating revenues of $13.72 million in fiscal 2017.

  • Industries
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 6, 2018
Shoppes at Park Place foreclosure shows even solid retail can be vulnerable in changing climate

Online shopping and changing consumer preferences are impacting retail centers, but excess debt can play a role, too.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2022
Work underway on Sarasota Medical Examiner's office

The Fruitville Road facility is being built under an agreement that will lease the facility to the county.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 20, 2017
Capital intensive

Consider 1997 the year Florida's banking industry witnessed the equivalent of a gust of wind on a dandelion. That's the year NationsBank announced it would buy Barnett Banks, Florida's largest homegrown banking institution for $15.5 billion.

  • Finance
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 29, 2017
Hold the foosball

Industrious is redefining what it means to do business in a co-working space.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By James R. |
  • July 11, 2014
Listening to your social media

How to understand the emotional levers that drive brand value.

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 21, 2014
Resolve and evolve

Over the last five years, lawyer Joseph Kokolakis took over his family's contracting business. He says winning repeat business is a lot like practicing law.

  • Industries
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 3, 2014
Weathering the storm

Gibbs Wilson says he's been saved by the grace of God more than once. The CEO of Alpha-Omega Title Insurance doesn't know whom else to thank for both his life and his livelihood.

  • Strategies
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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • January 3, 2014
Tips to set your business goals for the new year

If you haven't already set your business goals for 2014, it is time to do so.

  • Strategies
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 29, 2016
Corporate Report

Marketing firm acquires Web design business; Hotel developer reworks management team; Hospital board fills vacant seat; Dental group announces five affiliations; Executive named to national retail post; Economic development office launches program

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 27, 2016
Corporate report

Raymond James fined $17 million; Hospital system adds executive position; New Tervis president continues family legacy; Nationally recognized homebuilder reports steady sales; Behavioral health nonprofit appoints CEO; Airport official wins industry honor

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 10, 2014
Hat trick

Carlton Fields Jorden Burt is expanding to entertainment law. Its first test was the naming rights deal for the Tampa Bay Lightning's Amalie Arena.

  • Law
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • June 5, 2015
Emerging leaders: How to enhance your status

Networking is more than just meeting new people. If you want to move up the ladder, learn how to build a network of allies who can help you climb.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 23, 2015
The incredible shrinking store

As online shopping becomes more prevalent, merchants are reacting by building smaller stores.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 27, 2015
'Tremendous opportunity'

Lutgert Cos. is lending its stellar reputation and experience to a plan to bring The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort back to life. Will it be enough?

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 12, 2014
Loan recovery

Banks on the Gulf Coast are aggressively lending again as the recession begins to fade, real estate values recover and borrowers take on more debt.

  • Strategies
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • April 10, 2015
Two uniforms

Being a bank executive is a full-time job. This new regional president for a $15 billion lender still makes time to serve his country.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 26, 2024
Former Daiquiri Deck co-owner opens upscale sports bars in Manatee County

The Greyson in Lakewood Ranch offers wall-to-wall TVs, later hours and food from scratch. It's the second of what could be five locations in the region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 7, 2024
Bloomin' Brands CEO announces retirement

David Deno announced his retirement Tuesday but will stay on as the company searches for his replacement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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