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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 22, 2018
Group establishes vice grip on selling high-end condos

Smith & Associates Real Estate focuses on high-end and luxury condo projects in Tampa Bay and beyond by focusing both on developer and client needs

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 10, 2018
Dermatologist starts from scratch to build four-clinic practice

Dr. Anais Badia Florida Skin Center Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Lehigh Acres

  • Strategies
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 11, 2015
From the ground up

The downturn in the golf industry hasn't slowed down a business with a keen interest in the sport's success.

  • Strategies
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 10, 2024
$92M expansion helps Naples luxury senior community attract boomers

Vi at Bentley Village in Naples has added four new buildings with larger units and the high-end touches that today's seniors look for.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2007
The Club approach

The going is good at a Gulf Coast planning firm - but it would be a lot better if the government would speed things up. Or at least get out of the way.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
'Refocus & Rebuild'

The new chairman of the beleaguered human resources firm Gevity nearly became a scientist. His laboratory-like focus is now on the company's strategy.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

It's a new world: Twelfth Circuit Court Administrator Walt Smith is among those who object to a long-awaited report's conclusion that court records should be available on the Internet, as long as precautions to protect privacy are taken.Roy's gets neighborly with Fleming's: Break out the pineapple, Outback Steakhouse has signed a contract for Roy's to lease about 7,000 square feet in the Fleming's building at 2001 Siesta Drive, Sarasota.Another community bank: Is there really room for another bank in Fort Myers? What impact fees?: Just days after homebuilders learned school impact fees would likely double, you'd think the Lee County Schools superintendent wouldn't want to face a hostile crowd.Another warning: Pinellas Park bank analyst Richard X. Bove pooh-poohs affordability indices, which show skyrocketing home prices far outpacing tiny increases in personal income.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
The Crane Way

The products that come out of Crane Environmental are the result of a fine-tuned system. The key: Empower employees.

  • Strategies
  • By Janet Leiser |
  • June 28, 2013
Leader of the pack

A specialty veterinary business started by brothers has grown to 31 clinics in 12 states. Revenues surpassed $100 million last year.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 29, 2012
Sustaining Change

The commercial real estate industry is steadily seeing the financial benefits of sustainable, energy-efficient buildings.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 7, 2021
Brandon Snyder, 38

Three Buffaloes, the umbrella company owning Roots Tap Room & Wine Bar and Roots Cellar, president

  • Class of 2021
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 8, 2021
Senior care firm aims to maintain high standards in succession

Short of cloning the founder, the younger generation's succession mindset is focused on roles, not titles.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 15, 2020
Shanthy Balachanthiran, 39

Vernis & Bowling, civil litigation attorney

  • Class of 2020
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 15, 2020
Andrew Smith, 34

Vice president, Goldman Sachs & Co.

  • Class of 2020
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 28, 2017
Mr. Turnaround

A.G. Lafley helped breathe new life into Procter & Gamble and downtown Cincinnati. Can he do the same for Sarasota?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • December 19, 2024
Clearwater boy scout, troop break national popcorn sale records

After rigorous goal setting and sales, Troop 313 has popped to the top.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Janet Leiser |
  • October 9, 2025
Janessa Weiland, 39

40 Under 40 winner Janessa Weiland is COO and managing partner of Chapman Insurance Group.

  • Class of 2025
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 23, 2024
Polk County education exec links employers, job seekers

Naomi Boyer is focused on how to change the way the world looks at skills.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2008
Thomson: Review & Comment

A Time storysaying Florida is over does not fit with all the facts.

  • Opinion
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 4, 2023
Father-daughter duo mix risk with stability at $220M beer business

Even after five decades in the beer and beverage business, John Saputo isn’t ready to walk away. If (when) he does, he’s confident the next generation is ready to run the company.

  • Strategies
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