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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 26, 2025
Multimillion-dollar Bradenton tech CEO overcomes drug addiction

Miranda Monahan held what she calls a "dirty secret" for decades: That, despite running a profitable tech firm, she was also a drug addict.

  • Leadership
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 9, 2025
Retired nuclear sub captain on how to reframe, remain 'super calm'

Oftentimes crucial leadership decisions are made with little foresight. There is a better way.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Retail land bank invests in Bradenton Pala Band of Mission Indians buys Bradenton RoadhousePeople's Community Bank plans new Bradenton branchIowa's BH Equites acquires Three PalmsGreenbelt's Baywood Hotels plans suites for Tampa FairfieldParadigm Properties buys Lakeview OaksSanta Fe's BGK Group pays $9 million for office buildingBradenton resident buys Fort Myers CVSTaggart buys building on First Avenue in NaplesD'Jamoos Group announces São Grato

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Pinnacle, MGM Construction plan rackaminiums for Compass RoseLaw firm buys in Park CentralR&D Cos. starts first phase of Via VenetoWater's Edge developer starts apartmentsCharlotte Development Co. looks to sell North Port centerInvestors acquire Golden Coral buildingCitrus Square work to begin in late 2007Investor buys Northeast PlazaBarfield Bay Properties buys Palma CeiaSembler wins business awardAmerican Financial acquires Wachovia's Hyde Park branch

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Shaw Development moves to Lee CountyBrauvin Real Estate buys Lehigh dialysis centerdurpos Buyhomebuilder's officeBoston, Sarasota investors buy Waldemere PlazaCalifornia company, othersbuy Manatee Town CenterSarasota investors buy, lease Center CourtPrudential, CLW buy Tampa buildingsHallandale investor buys Skipper PalmsAtria Senior Living buys Baypoint Village

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 6, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Developers plan new Tallevast flex buildingSMR, Wetherington partner, constructing office buildingTwo families buy Leisure ProductsAtlanta investors buy five waterfront lotsInvestors plan new warehouse/office condosEquity Inns buys two Sarasota McKibbon hotels

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Gevity Announces Relocation to Lakewood RanchCharlotte Development Corp. Finding Success in North PortCzaia & Gallagher Relocating to Fifth StreetSoutheast Roofing Buys Vacant Land on 26th CourtThree Investors Buy Sarasota's JJJ NurseryWillette Automotive Changes Stores

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2009
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Partnership buys San Carlos building

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2003
Whole Foods: The Whole Story

The city of Sarasota wanted the Whole Foods grocery downtown so badly it skipped over many of its owndevelopment policies and practices.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 6, 2018
Penny reign: CEO of super fast-growing startup shares leadership insights

In a wide-ranging interview, Penny Hoarder founder and CEO Kyle Taylor discusses his views on leadership, the future of digital media, his acceptance of mindfulness and meditation, and how he still gets teased by his friends.

  • Leadership
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 18, 2012
Sex Apparel

Former TV star and comedian Rhonda Shear has broken a lot of molds. But creating a global company growing at a torrid pace may be her most shocking.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 5, 2019
Students get an early taste of business success

A student-operated benefit corporation that doubles as a business training program is giving teens a rare education opportunity. Some big business growth challenges are the next obstacle.

  • Leadership
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 2, 2018
Co-Work spaces evolving as they gain in popularity

New co-working spaces throughout the Gulf Coast are going upscale and adding amenities to lure tenants to the short-term shared offices, taking advantage of shifts in the way many think about work.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Joyland night club finds new homeSarasota attorney moves S.R. 64 parcelLion's Gate Development plans hotel project next yearInland Retail kicks off mixed-use projectPrudential Real Estate Investors buys Grand ReserveScherer Development builds strip centerPBO Development buys Cape Coral officeAmerican Financial Realty buys Wachovia Bank buildingInvestment group planning Six Mile Cypress offices

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2007
Supply side Growth

Raymond Building Supply rode the residential-construction boom in Southwest Florida. In the midst of the downturn, it's planning for the rebound.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2007
Connection Maker

One dean says the University of South Florida, with its 40,000 students, is a rising star, as is its business school. It's time to shine the light.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2007
Real Opportunities

Dennis Gilkey, who recently resigned as CEO of the Bonita Bay Group, says there are opportunities to make money in Southwest Florida real estate.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2007
Fire up the Pit

A father-and-son team plans to grow the Rib City Grill barbecue chain to 100 restaurants in five years. They promise franchisees tasty profits.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2008
The Gold Standard

After his high-tech software company failed to produce profits, Pierre Quilliam headed west - the Old West of Gold Rush fame.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2005
What's Wrong with Kansas

Gold Bank has done better in Florida than back home, where an aborted merger and dishonest CEO have slowed momentum.

  • Entrepreneurs
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