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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2007
Corporate Report

Sirion gets European license for eye treatment HMA converts equity into debt, issues $10 one-time dividendPeach's hands out 25-store Missouri franchiseSarasota Cay Club, Reds reach spring training dealIA Global avoids AMEX stock de-listing

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2009
Necklace Niche

Kim Martinez leveraged everything she owned to sustain her $2 million business through the recession. With the worst part behind her — she hopes — Martinez is planning to double sales next year.

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  • March 25, 2011
Corporate Report: Mar. 25

The latest news from Sanibel Captiva, SinoFresh Healthcare, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 10, 2013
Cubical comeback

When the office furniture business took a dive, Steve Freedman went upstream in the supply chain in search of better margins. He found a new business model as well.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 17, 2013
Work it

Doubters and disbelievers beware: Mark Pentecost has proven everyone wrong before. He plans to do it again, real soon.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 17, 2013
The chef executive

Sam Klepfish is guiding the growth of gourmet-food purveyor Innovative Food Holdings with a team of trained chefs.

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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • January 17, 2013
Taking charge

PODS are sprouting in driveways across the country. New CEO John Koch tackles the logistics of growth, and may take the company public.

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  • By Rachel Gomez |
  • July 5, 2013
Rev it up

A company that started in the solar-power vehicle business has shifted directions. The trick, executives have learned, is to stay flexible.

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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • April 12, 2013
Growing with gusto

Bill McGill is piloting MarineMax's recovery from the recession. Sales are up, and new buyers are testing the waters.

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  • May 6, 2011
Corporate Report: May 6

The latest news from Ceelox Inc., Technology Research Corp., and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 13, 2011
Muddy Waters

The Southwest Florida Water Management District accumulated piles of cash the past few years, which raised questions about its management. The state has stepped in by limiting its ability to raise property tax revenue going forward.

  • Florida
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  • July 1, 2011
Corporate Report: July 1

The latest news from ValCom, Sun Hydraulics, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 19, 2011
Hack Attack

A specialist in cyber security for businesses says protection against sophisticated hackers is the new frontier. He hopes to capitalize quickly on the niche.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 2, 2011
Economic Gardening

Joe Gonzalez decided to spend money to survive the recession, not sit back and wallow. The bold moves have begun to pay off. “I'm a risk-taker,” he says.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2013
High Bar

The power of a strong social media presence can be persuasive — in any industry. After fighting opposition over a recent project, a local homebuilder takes that lesson personally.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 27, 2013
Act Now!

Pioneering pitchman Kevin Harrington oozes success in selling stuff through infomercials. One key: Promote yourself and your product early and often.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 25, 2020
Top Deals: Tampa Bay

Despite COVID-19, apartment sales once again dominated the Tampa Bay region over the past year.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 8, 2020
Area manufacturers shift during COVID-19 to make face shields

As demand surges for protective equipment for those on the front lines of fighting the coronavirus, Madico and Precision Products work quickly to change directions.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 7, 2019
Marketing executives helped build brand behind innovative health care tech company

Sarasota-based Roxanne Joffe and Sam Stern's branding work with Voalte led to some significant victories.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 17, 2022
How to make your firm's women leadership program shine

The struggles some businesses face in cultivating successful women’s leadership programs, says a highly accomplished woman leader, can be rectified. 

  • Leadership
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