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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2015
'Magic hose' turns pollution into $2.75M fine

A trip through the Port of Tampa nearly a year ago will cost an Italian ship $2.75 million after the U.S. Coast Guard learned about a “magic hose.”

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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • January 2, 2025
Tampa fintech company announces $45 million investment

Tampa-based fintech company AtlasClear Holdings is starting the year off with a large investment deal.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 22, 2023
SWFL real estate firm names new top broker

Parker Hansen has more than two decades in the field.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 3, 2023
Ruth's Chris Steak House expands to Lakewood Ranch

This is the second Ruth's Chris Steak House to open in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 9, 2023
Englewood hospital names new CEO

Joe Rudisill brings in over 16 years of experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 23, 2025
$52M Lee County construction company opens Sarasota office

Heatherwood Construction Company has a new location off South Tamiami Trail.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2018
Tech company to sell subsidiary for $925 million

Gatan Inc., a subsidiary of Sarasota-based technology company Roper Technologies Inc., will be sold for $925 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2009
Not All Bad

Even in the roughest of economic times, entrepreneurs have drawn aces and full houses. This special issue updates us on a dozen cover stories from 2009. They're full of encouragement for 2010.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2019
The 2019 40 Under 40 winners show off their singing skills

Southwest Florida's top 40 entrepreneurs share their favorite Top 40 hits.

  • Class of 2019
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: PPi Technologies buys Northgate landSarasota firm to convert hotel to Comfort InnRose Radiology buys land for fourth centerSMR developing Technology Park planCanino Construction to build Venice headquarters

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2004
Sow your Own

An annual Tampa Bay Partnership confab in Sarasota doesn't forget the little guys who drive the regional economy.

  • Entrepreneurs
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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.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 18, 2024
Skin care entrepreneur prospers with 'failure isn’t an option' attitude

When the pandemic temporarily shut down Alexis Pfropper’s new spa, she shifted. She paid rent in gift cards (the landlord loved it) and even developed a skin care line for a new revenue stream.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 5, 2025
Charlotte warehouse developer began career as journalist in Middle East

The local entrepreneur behind a warehouse project in Punta Gorda was a journalist reporting from Gaza for international news organizations.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2008
Sowell: The Capitalist

Barack Obama's change is an economic recipefor turning the clock back to the Great Depression.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 17, 2017
'Push through'

There's little that could slow down Nick Vojnovic once he set out to grow a restaurant chain. Then he was diagnosed with a rare cancer.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 23, 2024
Drone program for medical supplies to make national debut in Lakewood Ranch

Through a partnership with Tampa General Hospital, Manatee County EMS will use drones to more quickly aid people suffering from a heart attack or a drug overdose.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
Ruben's Back

After a year out of development with a bad back, Wayne Ruben is running full force again - this time with his own firm and his son. With partner Roger Holland, a Pennsylvania contractor, Wayne Ruben has five developments slated for construction in 2006 and 2007.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 5, 2005
Accidental Money Manager

A math whiz made a quick million trying to debunk an academic. Now Joe Galbraith finds running a hedge fund isn't so easy.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 15, 2012
On Offense

Florida Chamber CEO Mark Wilson has been on a mission to unite Florida business interests and put them on offense in the Capitol. They're on the attack.

  • Florida
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