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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2020
Mentor, 'dean' of real estate lawyers dies at 91

George Dietz was one of 10 Sarasota lawyers recognized as a Legal Legend by the Sarasota County Bar Association in 2013.

  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 22, 2018
Branding firm head credits ideas as key to success

Chris Spiro of Spiro & Associates advertising agency reflects on 25 years in business.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 28, 2018
Entrepreneur reshapes business for second time

The transformation of Naples-based Bruno Total Home Performance reached a new pace in 2018.

  • Strategies
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 28, 2018
Area ice cream company Lickity Splits sees big growth in 2018, more growth ahead

In 2018, Lickity Splits’ growth came on several fronts, including expanding into larger headquarters space, adding employees and widening its service area.

  • Strategies
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 22, 2019
Belpointe REIT Inc. has a Main opportunity in downtown Sarasota

Belpointe REIT Inc. of Connecticut is planning to build 400 apartments and retail space on the site of the Main Plaza office and retail complex in downtown Sarasota, a property designated as an Opportunity Zone.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By John Haughey |
  • March 9, 2018
Prep Time

A panel of business experts divulges business success secrets to budding entrepreneurs: Don't pitch a product. Pitch you.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2017
Avoid pitfalls of interviewing C-suite candidates

The stakes are higher when it comes to filling leadership positions. Here's how to sidestep common issues in your interview process.

  • Opinion
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 11, 2017
Clear-Cut Vision

Liza Howard was 25 when she opened her Sarasota salon. Less than two years out, the first-time business owner has a clear vision for success.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 14, 2014
Brokered passion

The recession dented Stacy Alario's business. But her zeal to help others become entrepreneurs never waned.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 25, 2014
Teeth Trend

Physicians must hone their business skills to thrive in the new health care landscape. One doctor/entrepreneur, with an investment that exceeds $500,000, drills ahead of the pack.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 20, 2014
On the Brink

Size matters in banking, until it doesn't. The top executive at one of the largest regional banks on the Gulf Coast, for instance, faces some challenges familiar to any community banker.

  • Finance
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2013
Corporate Report: Nov. 1

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 27, 2016
In question

Hospitality numbers for the first three months of the year showed Gulf Coast hotels' year-over-year occupancies declined, but average daily rates went up. With several hot spots of hotel development occurring on the Gulf Coast, we asked four leaders in the industry: Is the region in danger of over-saturation? Why or why not?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Steven Benna |
  • February 5, 2016
Corporate report

Job recruitment firm names new GM; Bank expands into Tampa, names leadership team; County promotes building official; Architecture firm names new partners; Community management company hires regional VP

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2014
Corporate Report

Morphogenesis testing biotech properties of deep ocean soil from shipwrecks; Quality Carriers expands using Boasso America's S.C. terminal; Kforce board increases stock buyback from $70M to $83M; and other corporate news.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2015
Corporate report

Florida Power & Light plans two Gulf Coast regional solar centers; Federal government awards contract to expressway for connected vehicle program; Heritage Insurance board approves $20 million share buyback; Car Lister partners with eLEND integrating financing services; Georgia agency files notice to offer Medicaid contract to WellCare

  • Strategies
  • By Jody Hudgins |
  • February 1, 2024
Boosting civil legal aid: How Florida’s IOTA program leads the way

Retired banker says controversial rule is good for citizens — and his longtime profession.

  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 12, 2023
Troubled private flight business CEO remains optimistic about turnaround

A hangar lease extension and active plane maintenance have contributed to a more positive outlook.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • April 15, 2024
Mobile custom suit company expands, again, with downtown St. Pete store

Donald Carson’s custom suit business is trucking along, with considerable more growth on the horizon. Even so, he’s cognizant of a key business lesson: to not have expansion outpace customer service.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Carl Cronan |
  • March 11, 2011
Building Tradition

Tampa-based contractor J.O. DeLotto and Sons tries to maintain old-fashioned values along with a strong book of business. It isn't the biggest, yet that hasn't stopped it from going after big-time projects.

  • Industries
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