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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 25, 2024
After suffering two storms in two weeks, business leaders share stories of resilience

The entire Gulf Coast was impacted by the one-two punch of hurricanes Helene and Milton. We share stories from executives after the storms — and how they plan to make a comeback.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2023
Columbia owner talks overcoming debt, resilience in commencement speech

Richard Gonzmart encourages graduates to remain steadfast when facing hurdles. "I have a gift. I think differently. If someone says something can’t be done, I say, 'watch me.'"

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 14, 2022
Ken Hargreaves, 37

WealthGen Advisors, president

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2007
Avoiding Trouble

As Century Bank approaches $1 billion in assets, its strategy is changing to reflect the current banking market. Loan denials, for example, have doubled over the past year.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 31, 2006
Hello, Florida

With 35% market share in Southeast Michigan, a century-old land development firm follows its national clients to Florida, where demand exceeds capacity. The firm expects to hit $100 million next year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2009
Quick response

Mercury Medical wants to increase the variety and amount of medical products it sends to the world.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 25, 2008
Broker's Blues

The negative market perception is truly reality, but at least it's not time to start slashing wrists, jokes one broker. Many are focused on 2010.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 18, 2010
Will they save the Colony?

Developer Randy Langley and lawyer David Siegal bought seats at the table in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort dispute. They think their plan can restore the resort to its former luster.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 14, 2012
Earning It

Earnings at banks headquartered on the Gulf Coast improved dramatically this year. Borrowers should benefit.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2012
Corporate Report: November 9

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2012
Corporate Report: July 20

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 17, 2022
St. Louis native takes the long road from the broadcast booth to managing millions of square feet in Florida

Lifelong property manager helping a Chicago-based firm break open the Sun Belt — and grow its Florida portfolio.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 15, 2017
Dream Team

The banking sector is on the cusp of a significant shift, led mostly by technology. How can it survive, and thrive?

  • Finance
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • August 5, 2016
Looking for unicorns

Pete Slade can tell if applicants are a good fit just by assessing their passion. He looks for the 'starving artist' trait.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 6, 2020
Media entrepreneur took on big challenges long before pandemic

Ruth Soukup is living example that being afraid shouldn’t derail anyone’s business dreams. She has a $5 million business to prove it.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 1, 2019
Disruptive model takes on residential real estate

To some in real estate, the burgeoning iBuyer trend is a market disruption gold rush, the best thing in the industry since the internet allowed people to search for properties in their pajamas.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2007
Index Man

A heretic among his professional investing peers, Dan Solin recommends that most people put their money in index funds to outperform most investment managers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2003
Tall Job: Hotel to Condo

Will the $65 million renovation of a hotel-turned-condominium tower spur a renaissance in downtown Fort Myers?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2004
Another Good Year?

Opinions differ on whether a string of profitable years will continue for Gulf Coast banks in 2005.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 7, 2010
Doc out of the Box

Thirty years after opening his first Doctor's Walk-In Clinic, Dr. Stephen Dickey foresees greater demand for urgent care services in years to come. Obamacare coverage will undoubtedly bring more patients through the doors.

  • Strategies
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