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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 21, 2014
Knock down

The core of Mary Forristall's unique story of success in a male-dominated field is gender-proof: Outwork everyone.

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  • October 10, 2014
Ruth Soukup, 36

CEO and Founder, Living Well Spending Less Inc.

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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 Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2015
Senior-housing market has new player

Private equity investor Quadrum Global purchased 33 acres in Fort Myers for a 264,070-square-foot new community.

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  • August 27, 2004
Bank Directory1 (Sara/Mana edition)

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  • July 18, 2008
Tampa 40 under 40

A look at Tampa Bay's best and brightest under 40.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 11, 2014
On The Trail

The fourth quarter produced mixed results for Gulf Coast banks. But some lenders posted all-time great gains in 2013. That could be a good sign for 2014.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 27, 2022
North Manatee County to get second major medical facility

Both a for-profit hospital operator and a nonprofit organization are targeting the area for expansion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 29, 2021
'Anti-timeshare' developers build buzz for project

Heritage Harbour Golf Resort and Lodge believe they have a 'better mousetrap' in the resort sector.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2022
Local construction company celebrates 50th with two major projects

While neither the aquarium or library will be completed this year, the vertical construction expected to start in the fourth quarter will attract plenty of attention to the projects.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • February 7, 2020
Area developer moves forward with plans for over 700 affordable, sustainable residential units

Marshall Gobuty's Pearl Homes aims to bring a new community, dubbed OurLives, to Ellenton.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 29, 2016
Shipping news

Cheney Brothers' decision to locate in Charlotte County seemed an odd choice — at first.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 12, 2016
Hitting Bull's-eye

Austin Center is uniquely poised to take advantage of positive office trends in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 17, 2023
Downtown Sarasota luxury condo supply remains shy of demand

Although more than 700 units are planned or under development in Sarasota, the influx of buyers from across the country — many of them paying cash — outpaces development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 2, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Triple Net Pays $55 Million for ApartmentsSun Vista affiliate acquires Gulfport's Bayfront VillasCoral Gables group buys Montecito apartmentsAtlantic American affiliate pays $22 million for rentalsMiami investors purchase Cypress Pointe apartments

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 24, 2006
Building the American Dream

Israeli-immigrant Roni Elias turned his assistant painter's job into a regional, family-owned home builder and developer. From its Naples roots, Elias and his brother are expanding up the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 31, 2017
Buttoned Up

A pair of new business owners has ambitious plans to bust into the men's fashion business. It's an extra-large undertaking.

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  • December 19, 2003
2004: Best Year in 20

Prognosticators say most economic indicators are pointing up. Good times are predicted.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

Debate simmers over out-of-state attorneysPractice leader resigns from Trenam KemkerCourt disciplines three Tampa Bay area lawyersRally for cause 2 linesNew digsJudicial investituresDavid Adams promoted

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2004
National Briefs

This week's items: Orthodontic Centers' services violate Washington state law Court: Business owners protected by pension lawInternet smut law gets mixed reception at Supreme Court Court: BCCI liquidators entitled to bank papers

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