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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Sand Pebble owners buy Alamanda VillaCED-Concord Management buys land for Rolling Green SouthLepore family plans Blackburn Point Business CenterChamp Products buys larger Bradenton building

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 26, 2013
Senior priority

The lack of new senior housing and the growing demand is pushing development in Southwest Florida. Financing is the only thing holding it back.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2006
Wanted Geek Culture

Skip the business card exchanges and formal networking events, says Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales. Focus on events for geeks to "talk tech" if the Tampa Bay area wants to become part of the newer Web 2.0 community.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 14, 2010
A Bead of Profitability

Largo-based Cousin Corp. of America started as a bead shop and has grown in 40 years to a distributor to big-name retailers. Warm weather made the difference in basing the business here.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2012
Gen Y employees want time and love

Hey old-timer, admit it. You're having trouble understanding how to work with all of those “Gen Yers."

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 9, 2018
Overcoming a business crisis

How to bounce back after something bad happens.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 29, 2013
Smooth transition

Jordi Tejero avoided the mistakes that can botch an acquisition.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 29, 2013
Smooth transition

Jordi Tejero avoided the mistakes that can botch an acquisition.

  • Strategies
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • April 22, 2016
How to think like a millennial

They may not sound like you or want the same things, but that doesn't mean they're not valuable.

  • Strategies
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  • By James R. |
  • May 29, 2015
What is your unique selling proposition?

It may sound complicated, but it's not. This one statement can help your company solidify what makes it stand apart from its competition.

  • Strategies
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • February 27, 2015
Shelf awareness

Bringing a retail product to market is tricky, as David Shahan found out. But he's focused on finding shelf room for his cleaning products.

  • Industries
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • May 1, 2015
Avoid sibling rivalry in your family business

From creating solid ground rules to making sure compensation is fair, set your kids up for success in your absence.

  • Strategies
  • By Denise Federer |
  • March 27, 2026
Leadership transition in family business can create new opportunities

Is it time for your family business to evolve? A family enterprise might be the answer.

  • Advice
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 28, 2020
Survey highlights business damage, anxieties about ending shutdown

The topic of when to reopen is a hot one among business owners and executives.

  • News
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 26, 2016
Fringe benefit

One property owner in the middle of Collier County's rural fringe made enough money selling his development rights he took early retirement. It's how the system is supposed to work.

  • Strategies
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  • By Tim Cartwright |
  • December 2, 2022
5 things startups need to do to woo investors

The list includes focused management and a meaningful difference from the competition.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2012
A real estate Black Friday

Lower prices, combined with new market confidence are causing a bounce in retail interest.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 5, 2017
Menu Mavens

Small changes to menu prices can cause big problems. One company, by getting in the middle of that stress, has built a thriving business.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 4, 2017
Window World

Windows and doors manufactured by PGT are used in buildings worldwide.

  • Manufacturing
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 12, 2018
Write Stuff

Commercial cleaning entrepreneur Todd Hopkins has turned his writing hobby into a successful side career as an author of faith-based business books.

  • Strategies
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