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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 4, 2010
Small business, big numbers

Ralph Williams hopes a new generation of entrepreneurs will use his Web platform and starter kits to launch their own businesses. A deal with Junior Achievement could open thousands of classroom doors.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 31, 2013
Rent Me

The relocation of Hertz' corporate headquarters to south Lee County may have a more immediate impact on business confidence than on office vacancy rates or rents.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2013
Corporate Report: July 19

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 30, 2012
Raise the Floor

The partners behind a construction firm learned the value of diversification in the downturn. They plan to put their education to work.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 10, 2012
See Food

Longtime hospitality franchise executive Dave Ulgenalp sees tasty times ahead in seafood. He might even get back into franchising.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 17, 2012
Institutional knowledge

Education software companies load all kinds of charges for extras, making accounting difficult. One company charges a flat fee, and it's winning new customers.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 15, 2021
Developer buys county HQ building for $25 million

Sarasota County sold its admin building to Manatee's Benderson Development in deal that clarifies maintenance agreement, lease back and early departure .

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 25, 2018
Jacqueline Darna, 33

Founder and CEO, NoMo Nausea

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • May 19, 2017
Fresh look

In going from Finland to Florida, an entrepreneur found more than sunshine. He also found big opportunities.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Free to grow

John Giglio hasn't owned his own business for too long, but he's picked up on one key success tactic: Always innovate.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 24, 2014
Bank on the kids

Veteran banker Rolando Bichara plans to give his two sons a business to run. Bonus: free advice from dad.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 4, 2014
It's Electric

A business owner with a fast-growth story faces an obstacle many executives are familiar with: where to spend marketing dollars.

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  • May 27, 2016
Stay classy

A onetime Central American presidential candidate brings his bold vision stateside with an $8 million acquisition. He hopes it's just the beginning.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • June 26, 2015
Million dollar maybe

Emerald Homes has seven-figure confidence in one area of the Gulf Coast residential real estate market. Will it pay off?

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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • July 24, 2015
Sky high obstacles

Drawing people to a new attraction, especially in tourist-heavy Florida, isn't for the meek.

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  • By Anita Todd |
  • September 11, 2015
Buy and buy

A Polk County bank has become one of the largest lenders in Florida through an aggressive and counterintuitive strategy.

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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • March 20, 2015
Cabinet appointment

The recession almost claimed McCabinet. But its second-generation owner is working to ensure the company will survive the next one.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 29, 2022
Insurance reform package sails through Legislature — will it fix the crisis?

Governor calls legislation most significant insurance reform in a generation.

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  • August 31, 2007
An (Unusual) Family Matter

Going public could prove to be the easiest move Kesselring Holding Corp. ever made. The toughest? Moving on without its founder.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Automotive Management buys 15 acres on Pine RidgeSouth Dakota's Summit Group plans Fort Myers Hyatt PlaceMonmouth Real Estate buys Charlotte FedEx warehouseTA Associates fund acquires 210 WatermarkChanges in Latitude buys Siesta Key StorageCorona family invests in Peridia office buildingSea Crest Apartments sells for $8.2 millionGentile Group buys 11 Wyndham propertiesTwo partners buy Port Richey Comfort Inn

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