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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2008
'09 Economic Forecast

The financial crisis added another challenge to business owners trying to guess what 2009 will bring. Everyone agrees the economy won't come roaring back.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 17, 2025
Citrus industry withers as Florida's groves flounder

Despite the best efforts and hopes of the citrus industry, hurricanes and a bacteria continue to batter Florida's diminished defining crop. Yet some survival strategies are beginning to sprout.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2003
Chamber Change-Up

Say goodbye to chambers of commerce that serve the Good Ol' Boy network more than the majority of their members. Sarasota entrepreneur Ray Villares and his supporters push for change.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Postma, Brian Hartz and Louis Llovio |
  • February 3, 2022
Affordable housing crisis continues as many search for answers

The affordable housing predicament has reached crisis level for many in the region. Some creative leaders, in business and government, are on the front lines of delivering sustainable solutions.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 14, 2023
Serial business owners buy a pair of Sarasota bagel businesses

From skiing to schmear, the core of the Koffman brothers’ business model remains straightforward: Treat people well, and avoid micromanaging.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 7, 2023
The friendly business card has a new foe: Digitalization

The business card industry considers a paperless future.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 4, 2022
Road less traveled: Tourism campaign charts an unconventional course

Faced with a steep challenge from their client, a destination marketing organization, FKQ Advertising + Marketing took a much different approach to selling vacationers on the appeal of Tampa Bay.

  • Travel-Tourism
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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

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2011
Corporate Report: Mar. 25

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

  • News
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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.

  • Strategies
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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.

  • Entrepreneurs
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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.

  • Entrepreneurs
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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.

  • Strategies
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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.

  • Strategies
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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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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • 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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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2011
Corporate Report: July 1

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

  • News
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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.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 25, 2011
Next-Generation Leader

At 31, Florida House Speaker-Designate Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, has already tackled controversial issues. Now, he prepares to bring his own brand of free market conservatism to lead the House with a pro-business agenda.

  • Florida
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