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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 23, 2005
A Near-Death Experience

Leslie Flegel quadrupled Source Interlink's size in one year. But at one point, his acquisitions almost sank the company. Nonetheless, he's transforming the way magazines, CDs and DVDs are distributed.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2009
Corporate Report: Gold Coast Eagle Distributing first in state to serve Birra Castello

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, the Anheuser-Busch InBev and Corona distributor for Sarasota and Manatee counties, is the first in the state to have local rights to Birra Castello, the first Italian beer in the company's international portfolio.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2021
Hospitality industry confab picks area for major late summer event — in person

Connect's hospitality marketing event in Tampa in August is expected to provide a major economic boost for the region’s hospitality industry later this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2022
Survey says: Affordable housing is the top concern for businesses

With housing prices exploding, businesses are having a harder time getting workers to come — and stay.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Samantha Hernandez, 39

Executive director of human resources, Pro-Link Global

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 16, 2014
Banking's New Color

Trevor Burgess has led C1 Bank to $1.4 billion in assets, with $418 million in loans in a little more than four years. Countering industry traditions is his secret sauce.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 1, 2023
Moving report: Florida remains top national destination, but cracks are forming

The city of Sarasota came in second as one of the top destinations to move to.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 1, 2010
German American Style

Reinhold Schmieding incorporated the best management practices from Europe and America to build Arthrex into one of the largest manufacturers of arthroscopic surgical tools in the world.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2011
Sun profits; SRI Surgical loses

Sun Hydraulics' profits were strong for 2010, while SRI Surgical lost money.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2021
Hospital system moves forward on large cancer center projects

The hospital received approval to begin design and site plans for the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute expansion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2021
Independent, private school plans $3.2 million expansion

Academic, arts and sports facilities will each be enhanced under $3.2 million plan at the Village School of Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2019
Company helps supporters raise funds for schools through local vendors

Sarasota-based Schoolvite provides a twist on Box Tops for Education for the digital age.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2016
Wait for it

Patience, and a lot of it, has paid off for Newland Communities.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 8, 2024
Sarasota manufacturer puts CEO on leave for alleged ethics violations

Hydraulic cartridge valve manufacturer Helios Technologies CFO Sean Bagan is now the interim CEO.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 7, 2025
$1.2M design contract for Pittsburgh Pirates' Bradenton facility nears approval

A third baseball field, parking lots and renovations are included in the contract before the Bradenton City Council.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King and Mark Gordon |
  • March 6, 2026
Waves Boat & Social Club recharts course with Stickney sale pending

Sarasota County officials call the Stickney Point property they intend to buy for $18 million a gem of an opportunity for all residents. Current tenants see the deal as disruptive chaos.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Cameratta buys Cypress ShadowsNorthern Trust expands in Fort MyersReal estate investors buy Naples marinasArizona company buys mobile home parkInvestment group buys Cattlemen Road buildingSarasota developer plans Fairway Grande HotelSenior Housing Properties buys Harbour Island ClubNew York firm buys apartmentsAshley Furniture plans warehouse expansionSeminole Music owner buys Freddy's Plaza

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2006
Goin' Fishin'

A Sarasota couple is attempting to turn a backwater barrier island into a lap of luxury.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2010
Corporate Report: July 2 - July 8

The latest from Technology Research Corp., HSN, MarineMax, and more.

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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • September 6, 2019
Solar ground mount racking company leader had specific vision for their headquarters

Construction firm that build Fort Myers-based TerraSmart gave all the credit to company president.

  • Construction-Development
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