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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 18, 2005
Ignite a Customer Explosion

Columnist Lou Lasday:Introduce the 'wow' factor into your 2005 business plan.

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  • October 14, 2016
Tim Dupre, 36

President and COO, Conditioned Air Co.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 15, 2016
New boys

The third generation of a family business approaching $50 million in sales has a big challenge: Maintain the culture while modernizing the company.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 13, 2016
Fighting failure

Event Live was born out of a failed venture. Now, with the rollout of a new ticketing service, the company is poised to tackle some big competitors.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Sozon C. Vatikiotis, 34

CEO, Alltrust

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 6, 2015
People first

A successful marketing campaign does't require a rich budget. A $17 million landscape firm found that out with an innovative approach.

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  • By Barry Friedman |
  • May 8, 2015
Loan harvesters

Entrepreneurs Brian Philpot and Rob Harper plowed their real estate profits into an agricultural lending business. It was a wise move.

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  • By Sharon Hillstrom |
  • November 1, 2024
Storm response demonstrates spirit of humanity in Manatee County

Companies and organizations big and small have been on the front lines of helping post hurricane recovery.

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  • By Dan Ping |
  • April 15, 2011
Outside the Box

BungoBox has developed an earth-friendly alternative to using cardboard boxes for moving. But instead of promoting its 'green' credentials, the company plans to build a nationwide business by emphasizing cost and convenience.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2010
Survival Index ranks Florida sixth

The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council published the results of their 14th annual Small Business Survival Index study last month.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2010
New shopping channel cancels self in first year

A Clearwater-based home shopping channel didn't make it through its first year in business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2010
Who's your (poll) daddy? Could be Joe Gruters

An unscientific online poll favors Sarasota GOP Chairman Joe Gruters to be the next chairman of the Republican Party of Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2011
Stokes Land Group buys Talavera development

Jacksonville-based Stokes Land Group LLLP purchased 543.25 acres in Spring Hill for $2.28 million.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2010
M&A activity expected to rise

Three out of four Florida dealmakers think merger deal volume will increase.

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  • June 28, 2010
David Serlo dies

David J. Serlo, president of PSCU Financial Services, has died from cancer.

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  • May 3, 2013
GTIS Partners affiliate buys North Park land

The price equated to $20,795 per acre.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2013
New agreement eases Port Manatee's trade with Brazil

Port Manatee has become a sister seaport with Rio de Janeiro, opening opportunity for trade with Brazil.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2013
Dunk this: FGCU is Free Market U.

It's not every day that an economics department gets national media attention. Fact is, most scientists labor in obscurity.

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  • February 25, 2013
Big house for sale garners big publicity

A local real estate listing for a home that's on the market for nearly $15 million picked up some noteworthy publicity in the Wall Street Journal.

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  • April 12, 2013
Benderson Development Co. plans Hanna Plaza expansion

Siesta Key Village could have more than 8,000 square feet of new retail space if Sarasota County approves a building addition to Hanna Plaza at 5221 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key.

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