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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 21, 2018
Wealth management firm, behind new president, targets robust 2019

A leadership change drives a salient point for a successful, yet best-kept-secret, money management firm in Sarasota: How can it become better known?

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • December 6, 2013
Sales refocus

Now that Tampa-based Creative Sign Designs dragged itself out of the downturn and continues to post consistent year-over-year growth, Kelly Crandall looks to ramp up her sales team.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 16, 2023
Tervis names new CEO, former top exec moves into new role

The Tervis name and company dates back to 1946.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Dan Vanderheyden, 35

Owner and chief operating officer, Legion Systems

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  • By Bob Andelman |
  • September 23, 2016
Lord of the Shirts

The creator of iconic Mr. Sun and World Tour apparel thinks like a businessman first, artist second.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 1, 2016
Agent centric

Sperry Van Ness is the only national commercial real estate brokerage with offices in Bradenton and Sarasota. But its people make the real difference, its manager says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 8, 2019
Courting success on firm ground

Having a law firm doesn't mean you have a law business. The latter requires some transformational thinking.

  • Law
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 2, 2023
Pasco County bank expands but also stays local

A chartered bank from Dade City is growing, thanks to cannabis, diversified income and customer service. It also recently promoted more than 20 employees.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 30, 2018
Citizen-led group clamors for economic development

The growth vs. no growth conundrum is on full display in one Manatee County town. Will the business community win the day?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2019
Several cities on Florida’s west coast named to list of top places for retirees

A SmartAsset study names Naples as the No. 1 place to retire in Florida.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • April 1, 2011
Born to Lead

Freshman State Rep. Jim Boyd's legislative roots extend to his grandfather and uncle, who both served in the Florida House, but now the Palmetto native is making his own mark on a path to House leadership.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 30, 2025
Fort Myers adoption of AI technology brings immediate solution

In a future-is-now moment, the city of Fort Myers is embracing artificial intelligence in a big way. More high-tech advances are forthcoming.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 19, 2013
Patriotic part

Selling stuff only made in America sounds like a surefire business concept. A gung-ho entrepreneur will test the theory.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 19, 2020
Brennan unveils program to help corporate clients

Brennan Investment Group, an Illinois-based developer of Central Florida industrial product, sees opportunity in supply chain management for corporations.

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  • April 28, 2017
IN MEMORIAM | Truly Nolen 1928-2017

Truly Nolen grew his pest control business into $114.7 million global operation.

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  • December 19, 2014
Heroic effort

An executive with a long history of military service in his family aims to help returning veterans. He has big plans.

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  • November 23, 2024
Tampa-based creator of Lightning's 'Be the Thunder' campaign dies at 60

James Rosene, co-founder and creative director of EraserFarm, a marketing and ad agency based in Tampa, died Nov. 6.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 25, 2025
4,600-acre Collier development gets assist from DeSantis, legislature

The governor signed legislation to create an independent special district to oversee the development in eastern Collier County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 8, 2023
DeSantis bans TikTok and the sale of agricultural land to China

The Florida governor signed bills limiting the sale of property to the Chinese government and restricting access to apps like TikTok in schools and government buildings.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2010
Debartolo buys Bay Breeze Villas

Tampa-based Debartolo Development purchased the 180-unit Bay Breeze Villas for $13.58 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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