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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 20, 2018
Interior designer opens business that combines design, real estate services

Interior designer Brittany Zachos, who has a resume that includes designing for the HGTV hit 'Property Brothers,' has brought her work back home to Sarasota, collaborating with family on a new venture — Zachos Realty and Design Group.

  • Strategies
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • June 23, 2017
'Get Your Head Out of Your ...'

Karl Gibbons provides serious help for fellow entrepreneurs — delivered with a healthy dose of unseriousness.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 2, 2021
Legendary football coach: process beats outcomes

Bobby Bowden was known for his dadgum, folksy style — and winning lots of football games. One of his players revered Bowden even more for his down-to-earth leadership teachings.

  • Leadership
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 17, 2024
Lakeland shopping centers bring $60 million as part of three-state deal

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a 1,200-acre farm for sale in Charlotte County, $6 million for a community center and up to 1,200 apartments coming to Sarasota mall site.

  • Florida
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 27, 2011
U.S. businesses wanted: in Saudi Arabia

The kingdom looks to partner with U.S. businesses as part of a $1.4 trillion national development plan. Although the legal culture may have improved since one Gulf Coast executive worked there, a little homework may still be good advice.

  • News
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • December 30, 2016
Nice brats

Sales of Shelly Stayer's new sausage grill were hotter than expected.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Gulf Coast Community Foundation |
  • October 2, 2025
Top 10 Giving Strategies Before 2026

Plan ahead to make the most of your charitable impact amid new tax laws.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • November 25, 2009
Old Company, New Tricks

On the cusp of its 90th anniversary, Hennessy Construction Services has reinvented itself with a focus on relationships in the senior living market.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2019
Local nonprofit leader elevated to national role

The United Way, the world’s largest privately funded nonprofit, has tapped Tampa, Florida, leader Suzanne McCormick to become head of its entire U.S. operation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2020
Trunk show brings products, entrepreneurs to area from around the world

The Souk was founded by Liz Gilbert.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2019
Hospital system board approves governance structure change

Lee Health Board of Directors approves plan to establish five committees to play advisory role and increase involvement of physicians, staff and public..

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 20, 2020
Construction management firm harnesses virtual reality to troubleshoot problems

Sarasota-based Firmo Construction is helping clients anticipate and resolve problems prior to them happening on the construction site.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2013
Investor Chris Brown buys former Patrick's building

The price equated to $119 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2020
Study examines best places to retire tax-wise in Florida

Four Collier County communities made the top 10.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2016
Best Buy founder pumps capital into wealth firm

Meristem Family Wealth hopes to grow Naples office with capital infusion.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2015
Broadcaster wins national radio award

The National Association of Broadcasters presented the national radio award to Beasley Broadcast Group's founder, chairman and CEO George Beasley.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 18, 2010
No More Stage Fright

An executive shouldn't be afraid of giving a big speech, says a prominent speaker-turned-author on the subject.

  • Strategies
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 15, 2012
Capitol Chatter: June 15

The weekly roundup of what's happening in government and how it affects business.

  • Florida
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  • May 6, 2020
Controlled chaos: How to use communication to manage crisis situations

Companies should keep one priority in mind, that communication needs to be constant.

  • Advice
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 21, 2022
Author, Realtor says lucrative market is ripe for charitable giving of real estate

Nonprofits can raise more money, more efficiently, by embracing legacy listings, says Cami Baker.

  • Entrepreneurs
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