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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 6, 2010
Home Cookin'

A national restaurant chain has found some good eats on the Gulf Coast. Turns out those customer service platitudes have real value.

  • Strategies
  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 6, 2011
Rental Restyling

Developer Phil Farley is turning an old public housing complex into Urban Style Lofts. The key is attracting the young clientele who will make it work.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 11, 2011
Them Apples

A hyper-focus on one company's products could be a death sentence for a retailer. But one Gulf Coast computer store has made it work.

  • Strategies
  • By Alex Walsh |
  • August 11, 2011
Winners and Losers

The trends that shaped the economic landscape of Gulf Coast companies mirrored those affecting the nation.

  • Strategies
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 6, 2019
Dining delivery: Mattison’s, Sarasota

Mattison’s uses Uber Eats, DoorDash and Bite Squad.

  • Travel-Tourism
  • By Stephanie Shreve |
  • March 3, 2022
Growing your business — even as supply chain crisis lingers

While supplies are down, communication — with customers, vendors and more — is going to have to go up.

  • Advice
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2019
Medical practice, ex-doctors mired in legal dispute

Recently resigned providers allege unfair non-compete agreements. Fort Myers-based Company counters they are challenging policies they created themselves.

  • News
  • By Ted Carter |
  • February 17, 2017
Sail tale

A Southwest Florida boat dealership plans to cash in on the promise of a year-round market.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 31, 2017
Jump Right In

An opportunistic and entrepreneurial company survived some early rough spots. It helps to have grit and an all-out customer-first focus.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 16, 2017
Advice Achievers

The rare occurrence of a credit union acquiring a bank sparked a new business unit idea. Soon, these deals might not be so unusual.

  • Finance
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 7, 2017
Clean Machines

Pursuit of perfection has led to a successful business for a Naples couple. A lingering challenge: Hiring enough people to meet demand.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 12, 2018
Big Drive

Kristina Vorndran, just getting going in her financial services career, has a unique past to share with clients: She's a world-champion auto racer.

  • Strategies
  • By Denise Federer |
  • August 19, 2016
Put me in, coach

Family businesses can face many obstacles in rearing a new leader. A coach can help the next generation hone its skills.

  • Strategies
  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • October 7, 2016
Maximize your deductions

If you are considering a major renovation, make sure you are aware of the ability to write off part of your asset. Missing this deduction could take years to remedy.

  • Finance
  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 20, 2016
Aesthetic renovations

In the competitive world of plastic surgery, one doctor has a plan to surpass the field. It's a seven-figure effort.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2015
Corporate report

Motel 6 parent company buying Naples firm's cloud services; Givens Givens Sparks names principal attorney; Majestic Athletic lands Liverpool Football license; Frank Winston Crum Insurance is Sustainability Company of the Year; Odyssey Marine finds five wrecks in Northern Atlantic; Mitel recognizes Tech Data as Americas Distributor of the Year

  • Strategies
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 21, 2024
Sunshine Ace Hardware opens in Ave Maria

One of the largest family-owned home improvement retailers in Florida has opened a new store in Collier County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Naples investors develop Holiday InnWolf & Pravato moves, acquires Colonial locationNaples' Classroom Plus moves to GoodletteSt. Louis hotelier buys Fort Myers hotelSMG buys Lemon, Lime apartmentsPalmetto Real Estate firm buys Bradenton flex buildingSarasota investors buy up Cove CleanersJES Properties buys Ashley Glen landSeminole developers buy Hudson storage facilityAdult business owner buys Holiday building

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2007
Family Timing

With the help of an investor on the other side of the Atlantic, Tom Hanway started a business that his two sons now help run. A cash infusion from a brother helped the company turn the corner.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 22, 2013
Butler did it

Gina Butler baked a $33 million cupcake franchise empire in a little more than five years. Her next move: take a big bite out of Florida.

  • Strategies
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