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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 1, 2013
Different Strokes

Manatee and Sarasota counties have lots in common. But within a large swath of the business community there's a strong belief that one county is considerably more responsive than the other.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 14, 2022
Adam Woodard, 37

Delta Financial Group, Managing Partner, chief investment officer

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 14, 2022
Anthony Petralia, 35

Tralia, owner and chef

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 14, 2022
Philip DiMaria, 30

Kimley-Horn & Associates, urban planner and project manager

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2007
No. 1 retail expert

David Conn battles against the tide of government regulation and taxes to be the best nationally.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2007
Internet Marketer

Pam Gaylor, who opened a franchise of TruePresence late last year, isn't new to the industry. She has more than 20 years marketing experience in the Tampa Bay area.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2003
Exception to Trend

A Reuters poll last week of 25 economists said prospects are scant for meaningful job growth and a shrinking unemployment rate nationwide in 2004.

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  • By Lou Lasday |
  • June 11, 2010
Manage Your Envy

In economic meltdowns, this divisive trait can destroy your firm's success and yours.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 20, 2020
Music man: Restaurateur looks to add pitch-perfect venue to city

Lucas Herraiz, undeterred by pandemic challenges, believes a Japanese-style karaoke club will top the charts in St. Petersburg, Florida's eclectic Grand Central District.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 15, 2020
Ryan Lodge, 39

Capstone Contractors LLC, Owner

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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • November 29, 2019
Luxury hotelier invests $5M to fend off competitors

Targeting luxury customers — particularly in an ultra high-end town — requires a stay-ahead-of-the pack mindset. It can be costly, too.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 17, 2019
Carlos Puente, 39

VP of Sales, Neal Communities

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • April 25, 2014
Revamping Westshore

With some investment to revamp a 1984 building and backing from the world's fastest-growing commercial real estate company, Clay Witherspoon is ready to make a big dent in Tampa's Westshore market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Real estate will lead us out

With all the talk about economic diversification, it's not politically correct to suggest that real estate will be the leading economic driver when the recovery takes hold on the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2011
Florida's mortgage debt: $723B

Nearly half of Florida mortgage borrowers owe more than their home's worth.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2012
Real estate survey turns positive

The outlook for occupancies and rents for all real estate property types increased in the fourth quarter.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2014
Supply of new homes shrinks

That's all the supply of finished but vacant new homes in Lee and Collier's master-planned communities based on current sales pace, according to market tracker Metrostudy.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 27, 2025
Sarasota County resort blends old with new in $1.5M double-storm recovery

To recover from the 2024 storm season, Manasota Beach Club is blending the tried-and-true with the modern-day.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 15, 2013
Horizontal vision

Work flows at a 700-employee manufacturing firm on the Gulf Coast with few meetings, and even fewer titles. It's unconventional, but highly successful.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 23, 2024
Retired general: ‘The moment you become selfish as a leader, you are done’

From facing fears to finding work-life balance, good leaders, according to a recent summit, need to be constantly aware of themselves, their business, and myriad threats and opportunities.

  • Florida
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