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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 11, 2010
Trading Places

Collier County's large community banks have been decimated by the collapse of construction and development. But it seems there are plenty of eager banks ready to take their place, including the newest entrant: EverBank.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 5, 2009
Hoop Dreams

The glut of empty warehouses on the Gulf Coast reeks of the sour economy. But one entrepreneur sniffed an opportunity in jump shots.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 15, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana)

Film to be shot in Sarasota CountyManatee Technical Institute designs DeSoto renovationsSarasota Steak 'n Shake receives disability awardSarasota County Head Startgoes 40/40 in same yearSarasota firms help Hooters into Hispanic marketColdwell Banker's Sarasota region receives recognition

  • News
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2010
Smooth Move

An entrepreneur who launched a million-dollar business with a $500 loan 16 years ago relocated to the Gulf Coast. She plans more growth here.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Dan Ping |
  • May 13, 2011
Profit & Ministry

Steve Strang keeps his eye on the bottom line while continuing to spread the word through his Charisma Media publishing company, which has produced 13 bestsellers.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 8, 2020
Pandemic hasn't slowed insurer's growth path

Clearwater-based insurance company Ensurem continues to hire and grow amid the COVID-19 crisis.

  • Insurance
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 29, 2020
More hand sanitizer flows from brewery

Big Storm Brewing co-owner L.J. Govoni says the Clearwater, Florida-based brewery's switch to hand sanitizer has helped accelerate its plans to launch a line of distilled spirits. Courtesy photo.

  • Industries
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  • By Jamie Kane |
  • June 19, 2015
Are you building an organization that can sell?

To hire effectively, you need to make sure a candidate's skills and personality are a fit for your team. Consider these tips to help you better evaluate potential employees.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 30, 2015
Smart money

Several residential real estate markets on the Gulf Coast might soon get an inventory jolt. This could be a good thing — with a caveat.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 23, 2024
Report: Tampa leads nation in HOA fee increases

The hike comes as the median condo price is decreasing, reports Redfin.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2013
Warren Buffett's firm smiles on Gulf Coast

Prominent residential real estate broker Helen Sosso says a key lesson she learned in the downturn was the power of a brand name to sell a home.

  • News
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 5, 2024
Tampa condo sales, prices fall as market stagnates

"It's much more difficult to sell a condo," a Redfin agent in Tampa says in a statement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 8, 2005
Impact Fee Fight

The Bennett-Clark bill misses the bigger picture: the efficacy of impact fees to begin with. By: Matt Walsh

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2008
Block by Block

During the boom, as much as 90% of Boran Craig Barber Engel Construction Co.'s business was building condominiums. The company is returning to commercial construction andexploring new avenues to replace lost condo business, including insurance and small projects.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 29, 2019
Opinion: Foolish CEOs butcher, bury capitalists

Business owners and CEOs are deathly afraid to speak to their employees about the virtues of capitalism. But there’s nothing wrong with letting new employees know in their orientations and employee manuals that you and your company embrace capitalism — an

  • Opinion
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 13, 2010
GULF COAST 500: Pinching Pennies

The secret sauce to operating a successful restaurant is to control expenses. The Phelans are masters at this business.

  • Strategies
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 16, 2011
Replicable Recipe

After experiencing failure in entrepreneurial efforts, Tom Fleming found success helping business owners overcome what he didn't.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2011
Largo to be more business friendly

Over the next two months, city officials in Largo will reach out to businesses trying to learn more about their needs and concerns in working with local government.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2018
Immokalee Foundation names new top officer

Immokalee native Neomi Perez named executive director of Immokalee Foundation

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2015
BMX world champ will earn crown in Sarasota

Sarasota is one of five places worldwide selected to host events in 2016.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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