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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 7, 2022
Summit makes business case for big spending on resiliency

The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council’s resiliency summit on April 5-6 in St. Petersburg, Florida, painted a grim picture of the region’s future if leaders don’t get serious about the effects of climate change.

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  • By Aaron Cohn | Guest columnist |
  • April 7, 2022
Attorney: Small businesses should focus on quick dispute resolution

Simple additions to contracts or invoices can help relieve potential headaches.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 21, 2016
Skin studies

Dermatologist Dr. Seth Forman launched a clinical trials company four years ago. The small company has begun to make a name for itself with big pharmaceutical companies.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • November 4, 2016
In the groove

A Naples medical device firm has bold plans, backed with $3.3 million in startup capital.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 11, 2016
Gain respect

Alexandra Dillard, even with her last name, works like she's a rookie. One tip: Stay hungry and humble.

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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • December 30, 2016
'Like family'

A major acquisition opens growth possibilities for a Polk County architecture firm. One lesson from the integration of the two firms — set stronger expectations, earlier.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 3, 2017
Study hall

Teaching leaders leadership can be a difficult, and crammed, undertaking. Two coaches believe they discovered a way through the clutter.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2017
'Broad Scope'

Developers behind a large swath of land in Manatee County envision a world-class biomedical hub. The first part: patience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • November 3, 2017
'T&E and Home by 3'

Tax rules mean one thing — document, document, document.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2017
Firm faces $1.1M fine for hazmat shipping violations

Sarasota company faced an $8,000 civil penalty in 2013.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 29, 2017
Light the Way

An ambitious Charlotte County development from a company known for its discount flights is getting off the ground.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 23, 2018
Street Smarts

The way to one billionaire's heart, and to get hired for his transformative urban renewal project, is to deftly combine high aptitude with the right attitude.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 27, 2014
Shopping Space

Trinity Commercial Group in Naples has developed a niche representing big-name retail clients in Southwest Florida.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 29, 2014
A Wise Move

A longtime florist raises his ante in the event planning business. He has good vibes about the high-cost project.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 21, 2014
Follow the rooftops

Commercial roofing contractor Michael Shephard diversified his company to improve margins. Now it's positioned to accelerate with the market.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 5, 2014
A Better Box

Donald Avery designed a better box for shippers who complain their goods get damaged in transit.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 1, 2013
Sweet Symphony

A pair of executives bring their history of business success to an IT services firm. Their goal is to help clients do it all.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 17, 2016
Universal model

An ATM that spits out $1 bills is part of a major technology transformation of PNC Bank's Gulf Coast branches. Other banks have seized the trend, too.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 1, 2016
Open up

Fifteen CEOs descended on Progressive Builders in April to give the company advice on how to better run the business. Mike Spreckelmeier took it well.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 1, 2016
Royal builder

A. Vernon Allen Builder's newest owners are focused on strengthening the roots of the company in the exclusive enclave of Port Royal in Naples.

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