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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

Regional business news at a glance.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Jan. 7 - Jan. 13

Regional business news at a glance.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2011
Corporate Report: Feb. 4 - Feb. 10

The latest news from Proper Power & Energy, Brown & Brown, and other Gulf Coast firms.

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

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

  • Strategies
  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 14, 2010
Hairless Growth

Laser-wielding Ideal Image has doubled sales by bringing franchise locations in house. A new generation of demanding customers could be the key to continued expansion.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Apr. 1

Regional business news at a glance.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Mar. 18

Regional business news at a glance.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2013
Corporate Report: May 17

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 8, 2021
Printing company purchases second press to keep up with demand

Sensing an opportunity to grab more market share — and to keep up with a big push in demand — a printing company makes a nearly $1 million investment in its future.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2021
Six employees on leave following code enforcement favoritism allegations

The employees were placed on administrative leave Sept. 2 in connection with an ongoing investigation led by Manatee County's inspector general

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 28, 2021
Surprising post-pandemic market means growth for law firm

Hot market leads Shumaker to expand its Sarasota real estate and development practice.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 16, 2020
NAI affiliate focused on thunderous entry into the market

Tampa-based NAI Thor Commercial Group brokerage hopes to differentiate itself through corporate structure and its network affiliation.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 6, 2020
Decorated U.S. Army veteran aims to disrupt legal sector

Eve Barrett says the court reporting industry is long overdue for a tech upgrade.

  • Law
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 26, 2019
Entrepreneurial couple learns valuable lesson during unexpected break from business

Adam and Kim Peacock of StrataPT know a strong team of well-trained employees is priceless.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 14, 2018
Seagate Development has designs on growth

In launching Theory Design, another business entity, Fort Myers-based residential and commercial developer targets the sometimes unseen: the emotional connection with customers.

  • Strategies
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 22, 2018
Firm profits from a sense of community

Rizzetta & Co., a Tampa company that specializes in managing community development districts, has benefited from a resurgent market for its services.

  • Development
  • By Ted Carter |
  • May 4, 2018
Startup insurance agency doubles in size

After a decade handling a major hospital’s risk assessments, an insurance pro finds success in his own venture.

  • Insurance
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2014
Corporate Report

Weller forms third-party management, hires new president for division; Hillsborough Title buys CornerStone Title; AAMP of America buys U.K.'s Armour Automotive; U.S. Army awards Dais Analytic grant for water-cleaning study; DataMentors hires former KBM Group exec; Transamerica Financial Advisors settles SEC overcharge complaint

  • Strategies
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 7, 2014
Review and comment

Paradox of politics: Business success makes you a pariah

  • Opinion
  • By Alex Walsh |
  • April 12, 2023
Motivation comes easily for behavioral health care entrepreneur

Elizabeth Dosoretz knew exactly what she wanted to do with her business, and so launching and growing it seemed to be easy — or at least she didn’t notice how tough it was.

  • Entrepreneurs
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