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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 29, 2011
Denim Divas

The market for a company that sells a $250 pair of jeans is tight. But an entrepreneur-designer duo will still try to squeeze in it.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 10, 2012
Grocery Gamble

The grip Publix has on the Gulf Coast grocery industry has shown few cracks. But a competitor — an afterthought for years — has an aggressive strategy to chip away at the leader.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 17, 2022
Two artists look to fill a void with new studio

Although not profitable yet, a pair of opportunistic art studio partners looks at multiple areas of potential growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 24, 2020
Entrepreneur seeks to buy, revamp and redevelop part of town

Andre Spivey aims to encourage investors to purchase a portion of Toomsboro, Ga., and adapt its historic buildings to new purposes.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • February 20, 2022
One event-dependent entrepreneur’s secret to overcoming the pandemic? Perpetual motion.

A contract with a major sports association kept the business afloat while Rainer Scheer shifted his focus to SEO tactics. Now, the company's revenue has almost doubled.

  • Strategies
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • January 15, 2025
Entrepreneur aims to restore rotted structures with new franchise

The model behind Preservan, an Oklahoma-based company debuting in Tampa Bay, is to repair, not replace, wooden parts of structures.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 24, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at briefs from Gulf Coast businesses for free.

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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • December 4, 2009
Delivering for clients

All of the business done by Dermazone Solutions utilizes one main technological feature: a patented “nano-sized” nutrient delivery system for skin care products. The company has used that product to significantly expand the firm's scope of work.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2010
FRIDAY'S CUP: Republicans react to Crist's change

The response from Republican leadership has been exactly as expected, but one pollster says Crist didn't have a choice.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2010
Vitner sees Florida's economy turning

Mark Vitner is starting to see some hope in the economic tea leaves of Florida. Retail sales, employment and exports are pointing to a modest recovery.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2013
Jodat Law Group owners buy new Sarasota U.S. 41 office

The price equated to $147 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 17, 2017
Naples island hits the market

70 acres become available.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2014
Investment group buys Newport Square

Tampa attorney Albert Salem III is leading an investment group that purchased the 188-unit Newport Square apartment for $8.93 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 12, 2024
Early damage reports in Manatee County from Milton surpass $150M

Residential damage, with only half Manatee County's inspection completed, is estimated at $136,569,705.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2020
Employees take on food sorting, distribution for nonprofit

All Faiths Food Bank staff at all levels are filling significant gaps in mission-critical operations, such as food sorting, packing, boxing and distribution, in addition to performing their regular duties. 

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2019
Nonprofit promotes executive with 35 years of experience in food business

Michael Ziebell joined All Faiths Food Bank in 2018.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2017
Laundry business cleans up on growth

Laundry business cleans up on growth.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Stephen W. Hall, CEBS CPBS, CSFS, CHRP Market President of Alltrust Insurance |
  • September 10, 2021
Why It’s Important to Regularly Review Your Employee Benefits Program

For the health of your business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2022
Education nonprofit named semifinalist for $1 million prize

RCMA is one of 32 up for the Yass Prize.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2010
Entrepreneur has no fight left

Oscar Parsons has given up on his dream to turn a deserted Sam's Club near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport into a thriving convention center.

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