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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 5, 2009
Hoop Dreams

The glut of empty warehouses on the Gulf Coast reeks of the sour economy. But one entrepreneur sniffed an opportunity in jump shots.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 9, 2025
Jordan Richards, 26

40 Under 40 winner Jordan Richards is owner of Fehl Safe Water, Quality Plumbing, Drain Clean Heroes, Nu Flow.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 16, 2020
Restaurant executive inspires team in troubled times

Diana Willis has operated Jason's Deli locations in the region since 2001.

  • Leadership
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 23, 2023
Tampa Riverwalk named second best in nation

Only Detroit’s International RiverWalk ranked higher in USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Travel Awards.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2022
Tampa Bay university named a top employer by magazine

According to Forbes, the University of South Florida ranks No. 21 among large public and private employers in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2021
Local architect firm begins construction on new NCAA facility

The $60 million project is being designed for Binghamton University.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2020
Area boat dealer acquires superyacht brokerage

With the acquisition of Northrop & Johnson, Clearwater, Florida-based MarineMax Inc. has greatly expanded its presence in the global superyacht brokerage and services industry.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2022
Sarasota cybersecurity startup receives $20 million in funding

The series B investment is planned to help with product development, scale services and expand the company's presence.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2014
State shines in national rankings

The past few weeks have been good times for Florida when it comes to national rankings of business climates and the factors that make a state good for economic growth.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 29, 2010
Networking machine

If there's a business gathering in Naples or Bonita Springs, you can bet Barry Nicholls will be there.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 22, 2021
Iconic Treasure Island resort sells

Thunderbird Beach Resort and an adjacent motel sell for $32.5 million to Hollywood firm, marking an end to decades of family ownership at the iconic beachfront property.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Joe Kager and Dan Steele | Guest columnists |
  • March 29, 2021
A touchy topic: Compensation in family-owned businesses:

Determining salaries should be a data-based processes — without emotion or favor.

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  • By Joan Lowery |
  • November 5, 2020
Set the stage for successful virtual communications

The heart of a great video presentation? Preparation.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 9, 2020
Hospital grapples with 'astronomical' PPE costs

Keeping employees motivated and focused is a key task for Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO David Verinder.

  • Health Care
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 17, 2019
Justin Thibaut, 31

COO, LSI Companies Inc.

  • Class of 2019
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  • By Brian Long |
  • October 21, 2016
It's all about the service

Regardless of the industry, customer service is the lifeblood of any company's success.

  • Strategies
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  • By James R. |
  • January 3, 2014
The truth of the matter

Although you won't find it on a company's balance sheet, trust is a crucial component of a successful brand. Make sure your organization builds it with every interaction.

  • Strategies
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  • By James R. |
  • February 27, 2015
Know your customer

Others can try to copy your prices or your products, but exceptional customer service will always differentiate you from your competition.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 2, 2023
End of year brought a slew of commercial real estate deals

As the clock ticked down to 2023, commercial real estate firms across the Gulf Coast announced transactions.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 18, 2023
Seacoast Bank to focus on client management before more acquisitions

The Stuart-based bank is focusing on clients, says its Tampa market president.

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