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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 16, 2012
Too Smart for School

A high school senior, recently crowned by Google for her daring invention, has a goal of nothing less than curing cancer. Doubters beware.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Alicia Ceccarelli |
  • July 28, 2017
Burgers to beers

A loss of a business partner and mentor caused a McDonald's franchisee to rethink his priorities. His new aim is to bring people together around beer.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 24, 2014
Kids today

An executive less than impressed about the next generation didn't just vent about it. She teamed up with her daughter to solve it.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 18, 2022
Recession fears aren't slowing down RV industry's surge, area dealers say

The industry barrels past most talk about downturns and recessions.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2003
Selecting a Site

Before you pick a site, make a checklist of your company's internal needs and future needs. Don't forget to askquestions about what's allowed on a piece of property.

  • Industries
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  • By Jamie Kane |
  • September 13, 2013
Pipeline vs. forecast: What's the difference?

Although often used interchangeably, a sales pipeline is not the same as a sales forecast. Know the difference to use each more effectively.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 8, 2017
Expert Advice

A property management executive, after dealing with a life setback, is building his business, again. A key lesson: 'It's never as bad as it seems when you have the fundamentals.'

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 29, 2021
Years in the Making

Strategic Property Partners’ Thousand & One office tower is betting on tenants’ newfound appreciation of wellness and a flight to quality.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 4, 2011
A Side of 'Won't Stop'

A pair of burger entrepreneurs have run into a stale story — financing challenges. They plan to attack it with a fresh strategy.

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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • December 21, 2012
Companies give back by hiring

In December, it's common for businesses to give back to the community in various ways from toy collections to monetary donations. Winter holidays make people want to help others, but there's a way to give back to the community throughout the year many businesses haven't considered.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2008
Ship Shape

Bill Michel's thriving boat parts company is stillgrowing in an industry that is rapidly doing the opposite. Accepting, not fighting, change has been a big key.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2003
Coffee Talk

This week's items: Commercial buildings are hot. Should the Collier County Commission fund a economic development diversification pilot plan? Expo at Branley set to open in Fort Myers. Creative Tampa Bay debutes.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Metal Moxie

The Weber family has always run its recycling business conservatively, paying cash for new equipment and never taking debt. It's paying off now.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 2, 2025
Fast-casual franchisee grows to four SoFresh stores in region

"I like the challenge," says entrepreneur William Wolf, who started out as a professional gamer and recently turned around an underperforming restaurant in a matter of months. One lesson? Put customer service first.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2022
Unit prices start at $2.5M for new independent luxury living project in Naples

The constriction firm has set a date to demolish a trio of vacant buildings in Naples to make way for new ones.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2021
Region lands more than 50 new flights and destinations in 2021

Airports from Tampa to Fort Myers are on a roll.

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  • By Gail E. Farb, Attorney, Williams Parker |
  • November 1, 2019
Employers: New Overtime Rules for New Year

Employers: New Overtime Rules for New Year

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 25, 2024
New retailers coming to Coconut Point mall

The Lee County open-air mall announced five new stores have joined its roster. Two, including Barnes & Noble, have already opened for business.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 10, 2022
Company sniffs unique opportunity with nasal COVID-19 vaccine

With a new CEO at the helm and a radical pivot in product strategy, Tampa-based Oragenics has taken risks that, if successful, could make it the next big name in pharmaceuticals.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2022
New flight route to take off in April

The new route is part of Allegiant's nine-route expansion that was announced ahead of spring vacations.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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