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  • By Denise Federer |
  • October 4, 2019
The secret to successful external hiring: building an on-ramp

The biggest driver of failed external hires is lacking a plan to integrate that hire into the company and its culture.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • November 4, 2021
Sunshine Urgent Care

Renovations on the former bank began in June.

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  • April 29, 2016
Wider net

Turning a cubicle farm into a hip workspace is a big undertaking. The payoff could come in increased productivity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 6, 2023
New Sarasota EDC president grapples with logistic challenges, celebrates wins

On her first day on the job, Erin Silk explains how the Economic Development Corp of Sarasota County will meet the demands of the County Commission.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2008
It takes a biker village

Motorcycle dealer Scott Fischer is planning to build a biker mall that will bring together brands such as Harley Davidson, Buell and Kawasaki. The economic downturn brings new opportunities.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 24, 2014
Kids today

An executive less than impressed about the next generation didn't just vent about it. She teamed up with her daughter to solve it.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 4, 2015
No joke

Comedy is serious business at Contractors Educational Services.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • January 4, 2013
The art of time management

How to choose and balance your priorities to achieve your 2013 goals.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 16, 2018
Higher Gear

An entrepreneur invested $2 million to prove his idea — storage for snazzy cars — is a winner. More growth is in the offing.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • September 17, 2010
Following Footsteps

A five-term Republican congressman with deep historical roots will give up his seat to become Florida's next agriculture commissioner.

  • Florida
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 30, 2024
Post office site pitched for Sarasota convention center

Many proposals, ideas and plans for a convention center in downtown Sarasota, going back 30 years, have been unsuccessful. Some enterprising developers believe they have a way forward.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 23, 2022
Sarasota architecture firm increases retention, grows into top workplace

The path to creating a top place to work at one architecture firm starts long before an employee’s first day.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 6, 2022
Fort Myers industrial project gets nearly $100 million in financing

The developers behind Tri County 75 Industrial Campus secured a loan from a New York real estate investment firm.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 17, 2006
Finding their Way

A company that has been selling computerized mapping services overseas looks for new business closer to home. The challenge: Selling the cool factor.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 17, 2016
It's a small world

The number of community banks on the Gulf Coast has dropped by nearly two-thirds in the last 10 years. Some think the bank-creation cycle will start again.

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  • January 18, 2012
Firm finds niche in unorthodox funerals

When considering a sea burial for a loved one, make sure to hire a professional.

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  • April 15, 2022
Survey Says: Goodwill Manasota economic impact up $10 million

As part of the impact it had, the nonprofit hired 170 employees throughout the region last year.

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  • June 24, 2014
Builders' group brings back pride

The Gulf Coast Builders Exchange aims to promote its members.

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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • January 4, 2025
Tampa's Selmon Expressway gets $4M boost to smooth traffic flow

The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority was awarded a grant to implement new technology that will stem the build up of traffic on the Selmon Expressway.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Sunshine overcomes gold

Florida beats New York and California when it comes to small business owners who believe less is more with government.

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