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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 20, 2023
Sarasota printing business triples revenue, looks to manage more growth

Long known for its mailing services and political work, Andrick & Associates has been expanding into design, printing and digital marketing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 27, 2025
Momentum for eliminating property taxes faces multiple obstacles, risks

Property tax reform is a hot-button issue as Florida legislators get ready for the 2026 legislative session.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 10, 2024
Eleni Sokos, 36

40 Under 40 winner Eleni Sokos is the executive vice president at Oysters Rock Hospitality.

  • Class of 2024
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2025
Sarasota advertising, marketing firm owner dies at 65

Joe Grano’s Next-Mark LLC celebrated 20 years in business earlier this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Sharon Hillstrom |
  • June 27, 2025
Bradenton action plan seeks to galvanize the city's economy and livability

City leaders aim to capitalize on Bradenton's momentum.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 28, 2024
Ex-official with Bradenton shark research nonprofit arrested in $300K theft

Christine Bedore, a former treasurer with the American Elasmobranch Society, has been arrested for allegedly stealing at least $300,000 from the Bradenton nonprofit.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2007
The Fast Track

Elaine Kaup has spent her entire life defying odds, both personal and business, including a meteoric rise to the top of the AT&T corporate food chain.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2007
Quiet Success

SARASOTA/MANATEE: STEVE HERRIGMany who know him say Steve Herrig lives to give. It helps that his businesses have been wildly successful, providing lots of opportunities.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2006
Corporate Report

Bristol Bank merging with Bank of FloridaSuperior Bancorp one step closer to merger with Kensington BankshoresNine projects recognized by AIA for architectural excellenceVerizon Wireless broadband covers Lee, Charlotte, SarasotaSunTrust promotes Waetjen for Southwest Florida American Commerce Bank gaining 'Momentum'Clearwater office listed fourth in Top Specialty ContractorsFirst Watch Restaurants creeping up the East CoastSarasota Ritz' Vernona named 'best' restaurant in FloridaEnvironmental Process Systems rolling out mold-resistant coating

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 29, 2016
Ideal leader

The hunt to understand detailed data, combined with the constant pursuit of why, drives Deborah Ellinger. Will the formula work in her new role?

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 8, 2020
Car maintenance subscription company provides services on the go

A pair of enterprising brothers are steering growth in their upstart business using a simple strategy: give people what they need when they need it.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 13, 2005
Group Therapy by Lou Lasday

It's tough to maintain customer intimacy, but more and more companies are doing it with customer advisory boards.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2021
Firm helps businesses encourage more female leaders — with benefits to top-line growth

St. Petersburg-based McGuckin Group has worked with a range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, on women’s leadership.

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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 3, 2016
MY VIEW: The Danger of Endangered Species Act

Florida's revisions of its Imperiled Species Plan are heading toward punishing landowners. Florida should adopt the Texas model.

  • Florida
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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • November 27, 2015
My View: The danger of the Endangered Species Act

Florida's revisions of its Imperiled Species Plan are heading toward punishing landowners. Florida should adopt the Texas model.

  • Opinion
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 2, 2015
Dream job

Going from the field to a management job can be tricky for anyone. Even a seasoned criminal prosecutor.

  • Law
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 17, 2022
St. Louis native takes the long road from the broadcast booth to managing millions of square feet in Florida

Lifelong property manager helping a Chicago-based firm break open the Sun Belt — and grow its Florida portfolio.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2013
Overcome your selling hurdles

Although there are many obstacles to making a sale, one of the toughest is also the simplest to fix. Plus, five qualities every good salesperson needs to succeed.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2014
Corporate Report: March 21

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
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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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