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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2016
Homes that really matter

Sarasota entrepreneur Justin Mizell is used to dirty work.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 7, 2023
Sarasota tax office returns nearly $18 million to county in excess fees

The office has returned $114 million in the past decade.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 22, 2023
Lack of convention space — again — concerns business leaders

With the pending demolition of one major property, a go-to ballroom spot for Sarasota events is being taken off the board.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 2, 2014
Fishing for Tourists

The Wells family's experience offers insights into how small lodges off the beaten path can compete with much larger hotel chains and resorts.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 19, 2024
Toy executive turns C-suite failure into his greatest success

Purpose and clarity are the bookends for retired toy executive Jamie Gallagher’s four leadership must-dos. In between those are two C's: culture and creativity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 15, 2021
Accounting firm defies industry norms, grows rapidly

St. Petersburg tax and accounting firm Spoor Bunch Franz challenges industry norms, traditions and expectations. Its methods seem to be working.

  • Finance
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • January 10, 2023
Bank executive brings lobster tails to the table

Gerri Moll discovered lobstering 30 years ago. Since then, she hasn't missed a mini-season.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2007
Corporate Report

Greystone partners with 3M Health Care for U.K.Ringling drops 'School' in favor of 'College'Sirion Therapeutics' awarded orphan drug statusTampa companies win Small Business AwardsClinicalVillage.com beta site unveiledShutts & Bowen hires Lee E. NelsonHSN partners with Scoop NYCMichael Saunders joins Trulia boardVAXA International launches AttendArthur Guilford heading USF Sarasota-ManateeLydian Bank planning Sarasota expansionTelovations lands $6.5 million in capitalPreferred Community Bank hires new CFO

  • Industries
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 2, 2021
Companies hope to avoid fights while requiring some jabs

Despite the seemingly endless polarization, some employers see vaccine requirements as a huge step forward in the war against the pandemic. But rolling out vaccine policies — and rolling up sleeves — isn't always a cinch.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 29, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Sun Microstamping defaults on job discrimination actionLawyer awareness campaign relies on Ebsary's expertiseAttorneys pad Davis, Smith's gubernatorial campaign coffers

  • Law
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 5, 2025
Helios to sell subsidiary for $54 million

The technology company is planning to divest from Custom Fluidpower, based in Australia.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2007
Murphy Goes Nationwide

The Clearwater-based business brokerage, which expanded into real estate, wants to take its formula outside Florida through franchises.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Analyst: Dump BankAtlantic Florida's most convenient bank is heading for a fall.Rumor fuels media frenzing over Schiavo case judge Nuisance abatement issue his Florida SenateSarasota Palm proposals narrowed to five

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 3, 2019
FIrm grows rapidly in bid to fend off merger proposals

Private equity firms are circling the insurance industry. One firm, behind a bold acquisition and organic growth strategy, aims to remain independent.

  • Insurance
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 4, 2019
Real estate brokerage plays up ownership potential

Longtime entrepreneur, after years of various ventures, believes he’s got the next big thing in real estate. He’s off to a fast start.

  • Strategies
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 18, 2019
'The People's Mayor' is also all business

Naples Mayor Bill Barnett has helped lead the business resurgence of Naples with a smart growth approach

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2003
Good News: More of the Same (Sarasota Manatee counties)

The Sarasota-Manatee commercial real estatemarket, known for its stability, is on an upswing.

  • Opinion
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 15, 2019
A new BEginning for 21st Century Oncology

In one year, new CEO Kimberly Commins-Tzoumakas transformed the formerly legally challenged, bankrupt cancer care company from the top on down.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2008
Approaching Nothing

Ben Bernanke's emergency 'warpowers' authority has underminedthe Fed bank presidents.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 13, 2024
How hot is Naples? More than 180 homes are listed for at least $10M

The eight-figure-plus real estate market, including one listing for nearly $300 million, is finding a home in Collier County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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