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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 3, 2017
Lien in

Elite Property Research LLC looks to keep its current client list by doing more for each one — along with a little magic.

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  • By Alicia Ceccarelli |
  • March 17, 2017
Brave cravings

Ruth Wardein has gone nearly six years without a paycheck — a time when she learned some valuable business lessons.

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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • March 24, 2017
Exceeding expectations

One of the fastest-growing builders in the region places a premium on its ability stay agile. It also has a low tolerance for underperformers.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 14, 2017
Enter Interns

Sarasota-based accounting firm Kerkering, Barberio & Co. has 13 interns this semester — a firm record. The move is a key strategy to help the company grow its talent base.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 28, 2017
Off the Vine

A clean approach to business pays off at Bunker Hill Vineyard & Winery.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • August 25, 2017
Find the Value

Patricia Staebler, with sales on a roll and a six-week backlog of work, is on the verge of a major business tipping point.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • September 15, 2017
Stay Awhile

Cape Coral's comeback from the recession continues to present opportunities for entrepreneurs.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 29, 2017
Infill Inkling

Benderson Development Co. is converting aging and underperforming shopping centers into successful ventures.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 20, 2017
Gator Chomp

An innovative University of Florida internship program is off to a fast start in Sarasota. More communities are interested in teaming up with the school.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2017
Ready to Launch

A young area entrepreneur seeks to stake out his space in training others how to use the get-it-done business tool of the future, and the now: drones.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2017
Drink Up

Tampa's Fintech is riding high on the success of its system for streamlining alcohol payment processing. Next up: Manage the rapid growth.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • November 10, 2017
Hit the Sauce

Robert Boyland went from sampling the Tijuana Flats sauce bar to building a business based on crafting sauces from scratch. He has big plans.

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  • By Alicia Ceccarelli |
  • May 19, 2017
With gratitude

The biggest lesson John Dobbs has learned in going from day job to entrepreneur? Trust your instincts.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • June 30, 2017
Makes Sense

Socially responsible investing is gaining traction among money managers nationwide. An area firm has a head start on competitors.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 30, 2017
Fine Focus

A famous product pitchman and a business coach join forces on a new, and ambitious, concept: help entrepreneurs be better entrepreneurs.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • July 7, 2017
Play the funk

Angelo Biasi runs an education company by day. At night, he tells a different story.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 1, 2017
A New Tune

The song doesn't remain the same for Tampa's Symphonic, which has embraced changes that caused seismic shifts in the music industry.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 22, 2017
After Cancer

For breast cancer survivors, physical scars are often just the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. An auto dealership has stepped in to help.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 22, 2017
Follow Through

Tom and Debbie Shapiro see the difference Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County makes in children's lives. That's why they continue to support the organization.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 2, 2018
Risk Factor

Terror attacks worldwide are the impetus behind an area security technology startup. Will it get its products to market?

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