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  • March 29, 2021
A touchy topic: Compensation in family-owned businesses:

Determining salaries should be a data-based processes — without emotion or favor.

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  • May 18, 2021
Landmark Sarasota restaurant sold, founders to retire

New Bijou Café owners plan to continue normal operations.

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Set the stage for successful virtual communications

The heart of a great video presentation? Preparation.

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  • July 9, 2020
Hospital grapples with 'astronomical' PPE costs

Keeping employees motivated and focused is a key task for Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO David Verinder.

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  • By Michele Stephan, Attorney with Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A. |
  • July 24, 2020
Businesses Facing Coronavirus Related Insurance Claim Denials.

Businesses Facing Coronavirus Related Insurance Claim Denials.

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How to write an effective job posting

Be clear and upfront with the position.

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  • July 19, 2019
Carlyle Group buys Citrus Park project for $72 million

An affiliate of the Carlyle Group has acquired the Citrus Park mobile home and RV park in Bonita Springs for $72 million

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  • June 1, 2018
Risks, and costs, of ignoring disability insurance linger

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Ericka Perry, 32, is the founder and CEO of The Stork Bag and a member of the Business Observer 40 Under 40 Class of 2018.

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  • August 30, 2019
Firm builds big business off teardowns

The teardown trend continues unabated at Perrone Construction.

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The burden of over-regulation remains a key threat

Our country needs regulations and no one is calling for zero regulations. But, there comes a tipping point where the burden is just so taxing that it hurts economic growth. Case in point was made by the Obama administration that the over-regulation of the

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  • August 24, 2018
Commercial Question of the Week

Officials from CBRE, Skanska USA, Lantower Residential and Ryan Cos. weigh in on whether a labor shortage or government tariffs pose a bigger threat to the current commercial real estate growth cycle in Florida.

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Deal Maker

With some $300 million in real estate acquisitions, the Hoffmann family has cemented its confidence in one Southwest Florida market. Now it's on the hunt for new opportunities.

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  • April 6, 2018
It’s time to dust off those partnership agreements

Small partnerships could be spared the toughest of the new IRS audit rules, or partners could take an alternative approach.

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It's all about the service

Regardless of the industry, customer service is the lifeblood of any company's success.

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  • November 4, 2016
Finding the fix

Anthony's Cooling-Heating-Electrical focuses on service over sales.

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