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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 27, 2018
Leading women's retailer seeks recruiting edge

Top human resources executive emphasizes Florida connections.

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  • October 21, 2016
Sarasota/Manatee Retail Market

Despite a plethora of wealthy retirees and a robust tourist trade, Sarasota and Manatee counties' retail market has mirrored much of the Gulf Coast region since the end of the economic recession.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 4, 2016
Lafayette Place in no hurry, developer says

For a project that could total 1.7 million square feet — roughly equivalent to the 42-story 100 North Tampa, SunTrust Financial Centre and the Tampa City Center skyscrapers combined — Hillsborough River Realty Co. doesn't appear to be in any rush to break ground.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2017
Corporate report

Storm Smart licenses first Florida distributor; Economic development agency names chief administration executive; Travel insurance firm up for customer service award; Regional pest service adds to executive, training ranks

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  • February 3, 2017
IN MEMORIAM | Wendel Kent 1924-2017

A trio of well-connected Sarasota business executives, over lunch one day in 1982, decided they could no longer stay quiet against what they considered an unfriendly business environment. They specifically geared up to contest a proposed two-year moratorium on new construction.

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  • February 10, 2017
Ask him anything

Norman Love has won the hearts of chocolate and candy lovers all over in the last 15 years through Norman Love Confections, his Fort Myers-based Willy Wonka-esque company. The business makes at least 7 million chocolates a year, in addition to gelato and cakes. It includes a retail, wholesale and online operation.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 24, 2017
Aim high

A global developer has high hopes for its entry into senior living — despite obstacles and competitors. First stop: Fort Myers.

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  • January 5, 2018
Stay on Track

A test track for driverless cars in the middle of Florida is no longer a sci-fi fantasy. If the timeline holds in 2018, the reality is now.

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  • October 4, 2013
Christian Cotter, 29

Director of Management Recruitment and Development, First Watch Restaurants Inc.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 1, 2014
Directory Assistance

It's tough to make money in online publishing, but Joe Buckheit knows how to do it. Connecting people is the key.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 25, 2013
Bigger funds

TerraCap Management has raised more than $125 million for two real estate investment funds. It's planning a third one next year.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 5, 2016
In the zone

At London Bay Homes, every employee gets a Fitbit tracker and a free gym membership. CEO Mark Wilson says the focus on a healthy workplace is a great recruiting tool.

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  • September 9, 2016
A day on Broadway

In summer 2015, prominent Fort Myers public relations executive Tina McCain Matte faced a messaging problem while on vacation with her significant other and her two daughters: They were about to buy tickets to the Broadway show “Hamilton,” which uses a combination of hip-hop, rap and rhythm and blues to tell a story about American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.

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  • July 1, 2016
Award worthy

Building its own property, after years of holding off, and embracing efficiency have keyed recent growth at Tucker and Amy Alford's company. Another key: Never be afraid to ask for someone's business.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 1, 2016
Award worthy

Building its own property, after years of holding off, and embracing efficiency have keyed recent growth at Tucker and Amy Alford's company. Another key: Never be afraid to ask for someone's business.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 29, 2016
Iron man

The heavy construction equipment industry is light on technology. A trucking entrepreneur aims to change that.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • March 4, 2016
Corporate report

India company buys firm for $460 million; Real estate brokerage names CEO; Window maker closes $100 million acquisition; Real estate society names president; IT firm recognized for service

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  • October 10, 2014
Alex Miningham, 29

President, Discount Park and Ride

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  • October 10, 2014
Eric Rosenthal, 37

President and Owner, Florikan

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 22, 2015
Senior boom

A Michigan developer of senior housing is following its snowbird customers down Interstate 75. He joins a crowded field.

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