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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 3, 2020
Landlords, tenants seek middle ground in complicated situation

Tenants, landlords and lenders are scrambling to evaluate -- and possibly renegotiate -- lease and mortgage commitments amid Covid-19 outbreak

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 23, 2019
Top Entrepreneurs: CEO grows boat club business, expands into other vehicles

John Giglio has grown Freedom Boat Club by focusing on customer service. His plans for the company’s next phase include a move into RVs — and he’s ready for the road trip.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 15, 2019
Breathing in the Saltaire

Developer The Kolter Group is planning a new 35-story condo tower in downtown St. Petersburg following the success of its 41-story One St. Petersburg project.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 17, 2017
Brand builder

A small budget doesn't mean you have to skimp on creativity. It helps to develop a flawless understanding of your core audience.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 7, 2014
Lobbyist roundup: A glance at top business lobbyists in Tallahassee

If you want to get something changed in Tallahassee — or if you want to keep something the same — you're going to need someone there to fight on your behalf.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 6, 2015
Cleaning up

Michelle Spitzer bought into a cleaning franchise after she already built her business. The neat move — it cost $1 — has paid big-time dividends.

  • Industries
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • July 31, 2015
Safety zone

Building specialized senior housing for former pro football players is a hyper-specific niche for a developer. This one gets into it with a bold game plan.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 28, 2025
Publisher extends 'poison pill' in response to courtship from Naples firm

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. seeks to open discussions with Lee Enterprises "regarding a potential combination of our companies."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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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 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 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 |
  • 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 Grier Ferguson |
  • April 30, 2020
Volunteer effort uses 3D printers to make face shields for area medical professionals

Beyond helping health care workers, the volunteers are learning key business lessons in efficiency and teamwork.

  • Strategies
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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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