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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 11, 2011
Pain Relief

An eclectic group of medical device industry executives and entrepreneurs behind a Gulf Coast startup set some bold goals. They will need to work fast.

  • Industries
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  • By Dan Ping |
  • July 8, 2011
Assessing the Damage

An Orlando company has developed technology to help local governments determine how to direct their resources following a disaster. The software also aids communities in filing for disaster relief funds.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 16, 2021
Area TikTok financial advice star builds massive audience

Spirited young financial entrepreneur whips the world’s biggest banks in getting out in front of a highly sought-after demographic.

  • Finance
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • January 13, 2022
Realtor turns New York City Marathon into an annual affair

Connie Lyke-Brown hasn't missed a New York City Marathon since 1978 — and that includes a bout with cancer. She's nowhere near ready to throw the towel in.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 3, 2015
Billions served

Wasmer, Schroeder & Co., with a growing reputation as a superior bond manager, recently surpassed $5 billion in assets under management. It aims to double that figure.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 8, 2025
Anthony Solomon: Walking away from a deal is often the smartest move

“Your job is to solve puzzle. That’s how I look at what we do. Putting the puzzle together.” –Anthony Solomon, The Ronto Group

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • January 3, 2024
State legislators aim to address health care, insurance, shoplifting

As in past Florida Legislative sessions, the power of the Senate president and House speaker will dictate much of the bills that either get passed or languish in committees.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 9, 2025
Alissa Silvers, 30

40 Under 40 winner Alissa Silvers is CEO of Liss Design LLC.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • March 31, 2025
Lee county Girl Scout sets record: 50,000 lifetime cookie sales

Olivia Trader has some key sales tips, none bigger than this: Take advantage of every opportunity.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 13, 2026
Observer Media Group chairman dies at 95

David Beliles lived a life of grit and guts, and grace and generosity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 9, 2023
AI-generated content creation hub secures $4.2 million in seed funding

St. Petersburg-based Optiversal blazes the way for AI-based platforms to be human-forward.

  • Technology
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 18, 2009
Sweet Survival

An $800,000 investment in a frozen dessert business nearly turned sour when the lead entrepreneur suffered a few major setbacks. The comeback, however, is already underway.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 18, 2010
Call forward

Fifth Third Bank paid a high price to boost its presence in Florida in 2005. David Call, the bank's South Florida president and CEO, says the situation is stabilizing.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 16, 2011
Pump it Up

The fitness club industry was certainly weakened by the recession. A cop-turned-fitness entrepreneur, however, has latched on to a big growth plan, with the Gulf Coast in the lead position.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 23, 2011
School Work

Employers are clamoring for students who can work collaboratively and solve technical problems together. One high school in Fort Myers plans to deliver.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 13, 2013
Less Pane

Going for business in up-markets, specifically in a subcontractor role, has been an escape hatch through the recession for a local company. It's zeroing in on $10 million a year in sales.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jennifer Glenfield |
  • October 26, 2012
Sandwich Appeal

An entrepreneur changes the standard “Help, I've fallen and can't get up” alert system. What happens after users push the button could change health care — and its costs.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2021
Florida medical marijuana business remains on fire

Jobs in industry outpace most of the country.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2021
Airport in region lands another airline

Avelo Airlines will now provide nonstop service at SRQ.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 23, 2021
Former Bucs star's death another 'wake-up call’ for football

The late Vincent Jackson, who became a prominent Tampa, Florida, businessman after his retirement from the NFL, suffered from a degenerative brain disease common in ex-football players.

  • News
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