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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 22, 2011
Diva Sisters

Sisters Shawnda Cook and Shannon Redden plan to open a hair-products store in Lehigh Acres, where the market is growing and competitors are limited. They plan to treat their customers like divas.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 22, 2011
A Wise Move

Courtney Wise left Florida for California, but she came back for the chance to run a business. Challenges abound, but she has no regrets.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 20, 2013
Lends on the Mends

Banks across the Gulf Coast, when in group formation, have surpassed $25 billion in total assets. But some banks stand alone with double-digit percentage drops.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 25, 2012
Scott Fischer

The CEO of Scott Fischer Enterprises, owner and operator of five Harley-Davidson motorcycle stores, opened his Fort Myers office for a peek into his world.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 1, 2012
Marketing Like Crazy

PostcardMania never let up on the marketing gas, even when the economy tanked and revenues fell. It paid off.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 5, 2012
Bank Shot

Brian Lamb successfully brought team sports lessons to the boardroom. He aims for a lot more success.

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  • By Lou Lasday |
  • January 20, 2012
Four Traps of Leadership

Mitigate their impact and overcome the obstacles. Deliver anxiety-free performance and win.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 25, 2011
Queen of Style

Marina Zelner says department stores and many boutiques ignore the full-figured women's fashion market. She is seizing the opportunity.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 2, 2012
Help the Good Guys

Tom Grady says his priority is to build trust in the Florida Office of Financial Regulation by stopping lawbreakers, helping good operators and letting the public know the difference between the two.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 8, 2012
Population Forecaster

Paul Van Buskirk helps municipalities and developers accurately forecast long-term population growth.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • November 18, 2021
Biz owners: Telling kids about your money isn’t child’s play

How to create good stewardship of your legacy.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • December 9, 2021
Leaving a strong philanthropic legacy comes with a wealth of choices

Figuring out what to do with the money you’ve made is more challenging than you might think.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 15, 2021
Well-known HVAC industry business owner dies at 72

Mark Anderson grew the Cortez Heating and Air Conditioning company from five to 40 employees during the span of his ownership.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2020
Area entertainment giant breaks six Guinness World Records

The record-breaking stunts were featured on Discovery Channel's "Diesel Brothers: Monster Jam Breaking World Records," which aired Aug. 8.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • August 20, 2020
Does Your Family Business Need a Coach?

The right coach can aid a business in a multitude of ways.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2020
Report gives Florida another 'D' grade for manufacturing sector

Ball State’s Center for Business and Economic Research recently assembled its 2020 Manufacturing Scorecard for each state.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 15, 2020
Justin Allbright, 33

Security Alarm Corp., President

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 15, 2020
Trevor Baldwin, 34

Baldwin Risk Partners, CEO

  • Class of 2020
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 15, 2020
Gina Montes, 39

Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Mortgage Loan Originator

  • Class of 2020
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2020
In Memoriam: Paul Hoffman, 1959-2020

Family bonds were crucial to Paul Hoffman.

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