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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 23, 2018
Auteur developer believes new Sarasota condo project will be a work of art

The development team behind the planned 18-story Auteur condo in Sarasota believes that its project will succeed despite heightened competition and macro-economic forces thanks to its water-view location and unique design and amenities

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 19, 2022
Prominent Sarasota area banker announces retirement

From battling a recession to chasing the next deal to mentoring tomorrow’s banking leaders, Shaun Merriman packed a lot into 37 years.

  • Finance
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 24, 2017
A lengthy runway

SkyView Advisors believes self-storage properties' growth is only just beginning.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 19, 2017
Jump for Joy

Sharing victories is nice. But in Joy Randels' world, it's just as crucial to talk about, and learn from, defeats.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 26, 2017
Smarter, not harder

Don Phillips has refocused in recent years, with an eye to the future.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 30, 2014
Skin in the Game

Naples dermatologist Srdjan Prodanovich created an electronic medical health program that helps doctors manage patient records more efficiently. So far, it cost $3 million to develop.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 25, 2013
Big Smile

A Fort Myers dentist hopes a new office with a theme-park atmosphere will keep kids and their parents coming back.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 1, 2013
A class app

Got 10 minutes to spare? MassiveU's learning applications for mobile devices are for busy adults and young, tech-savvy students.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 15, 2016
Good batch

After success in its homeland, a Polish family looks to grow in the States with a spirit distillery. At least $10 million in sales by 2020 is on the goals list.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 7, 2025
Manatee County OKs $23.5M administrative building purchase out east

The project to move administrative functions is expected to cost about $35 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Naples Bay Resort becomes The ShoppesRiverside Investors LLCbuys Colonial commercial landLennar Homes LLCbuys more Bella Terra landDeAngelis Diamond finishes Collection at VanderbiltStrackbein Constructioncompletes yacht Club, marinaAndros Boatworks moves to larger buildingBradenton businessmandeveloping Parrish daycareW.S. Badcock Corp. buysSarasota furniture storeBovie Medical Corp. buys building, movingFlorida State Fair Foundationbuys warehouse, modelsFirst Intermediary Corp. buysJ.W. Conner & Sons propertyNAI Tampa Bay Commercialadds valuation servicesKona Grill restaurantsigns to lease at Met West

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • September 2, 2011
A Certain Appeal

Manatee High graduate Scott Makar rose to become Florida's Solicitor General and heads the state's legal team taking on ObamaCare. Now, the humble Hurricane with five degrees prepares for a likely seventh date with the U.S. Supreme Court.

  • Florida
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 28, 2021
Beware of the hidden, insidious tax: inflation

Food prices are rising 8% to 10% a month for restaurants. Don’t blame the suppliers. Blame the Washington looters for printing too much money.

  • Opinion
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 27, 2022
Once way ahead of its time, homebuilding franchisor takes risks to evolve

AR Homes could have withered following the death of its visionary founder. Instead, new leadership embraced change without losing touch with the past.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • June 10, 2022
2022 Innovator: Green Check Verified, Bonita Springs

Company delivers a dose of technology to the tricky side of banking in the marijuana industry.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 20, 2021
Keeping customers (and their pets) happy drives dogged entrepreneur

Tricia Bolds builds business on passion, guts.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 12, 2021
A leap of faith (and some long days) were all one entrepreneur needed to find success

With a coaching and marketing company named Be Your Best You, businesswoman follows her own advice — with some early success.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 2, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Busy litigator: Tampa lawyer John Fitzgibbons has more prominent cases pending than most local attorneys.Sweets fight: A Mexico City candy manufacturer has accused a former business partner of trademark infringement and unfair competition for making copycat jellybeans and Gummee Bears with real fruit juice.Gallagher to banks: Drop fees: How's this for political timing: Florida Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher has asked more than 500 financial institutions in Florida to stop charging Holocaust survivors for wire transfer fees.Lawyers filing W-suits: Could using a "W" land you in hot legal water? Top 10 finish: Kearney Development Co. Inc. has earned the 10th spot on this year's Southeast Construction magazine list of top specialty contractors.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2003
Free Press

This week's items: Gulf Coast companies Win Sustainable Florida AwardsOrion Bank earnings grow by 30%Edgewater Beach Hotel & Club adds 1,100 square feetFamily Business reports differing opinions on economy

  • News
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • December 10, 2009
Government Digest 12/11/09

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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