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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 25, 2018
Jacqueline Darna, 33

Founder and CEO, NoMo Nausea

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Mason Tush, 34

Co-owner, CB’s Saltwater Outfitters

  • Class of 2016
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • May 19, 2017
Fresh look

In going from Finland to Florida, an entrepreneur found more than sunshine. He also found big opportunities.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2017
Small but Mighty

A developer with eyes on a growing tourism market hopes to lead the way in a new real estate trend.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Free to grow

John Giglio hasn't owned his own business for too long, but he's picked up on one key success tactic: Always innovate.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 24, 2014
Bank on the kids

Veteran banker Rolando Bichara plans to give his two sons a business to run. Bonus: free advice from dad.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 4, 2014
It's Electric

A business owner with a fast-growth story faces an obstacle many executives are familiar with: where to spend marketing dollars.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 27, 2016
Stay classy

A onetime Central American presidential candidate brings his bold vision stateside with an $8 million acquisition. He hopes it's just the beginning.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2015
Corporate report

Motel 6 parent company buying Naples firm's cloud services; Givens Givens Sparks names principal attorney; Majestic Athletic lands Liverpool Football license; Frank Winston Crum Insurance is Sustainability Company of the Year; Odyssey Marine finds five wrecks in Northern Atlantic; Mitel recognizes Tech Data as Americas Distributor of the Year

  • Strategies
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • June 26, 2015
Million dollar maybe

Emerald Homes has seven-figure confidence in one area of the Gulf Coast residential real estate market. Will it pay off?

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • July 24, 2015
Sky high obstacles

Drawing people to a new attraction, especially in tourist-heavy Florida, isn't for the meek.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Anita Todd |
  • September 11, 2015
Buy and buy

A Polk County bank has become one of the largest lenders in Florida through an aggressive and counterintuitive strategy.

  • Finance
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 2, 2015
Land squeeze

A group of New York-based private equity investors is turning Alico into the largest citrus producer in the country, speeding up consolidation in the struggling industry.

  • Strategies
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • March 20, 2015
Cabinet appointment

The recession almost claimed McCabinet. But its second-generation owner is working to ensure the company will survive the next one.

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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • July 21, 2024
People-focused CEO and chairman of Lakeland fertilizer company dies

Jack Harrell Jr. was 68.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 28, 2024
Done deal: $3.1 billion acquisition for PGT Innovations closes

Venice window and door manufacturer PGT Innovations, founded 44 years ago, is no longer publicly traded.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 1, 2023
Virginia developer buys seven parcels in downtown Sarasota for $32M

The seven parcels are zoned for residential and retail uses.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 17, 2022
Insurance executive buys downtown Bradenton property

Steve Herrig of Sunz Insurance paid $2.35 million for three lots.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2023
National homebuilder buys 87 lots in luxury Naples community

Construction on Pulte Homes's Caymas project will begin later this spring.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 9, 2022
Local investment firm buys 92-unit Pinellas County apartment complex for $13M

The price tag for Cottage Court might seem surprising, but it's not, says the brokerage behind the deal.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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