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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2004
Sarasota's Mr. Friendly

From Sarasota to Orlando, Steve Sandor and partners are opening new Friendly's restaurants and discovering success. Their first location, in Sarasota, is third in the national chain in annual sales.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Rodgers family closes on Gran Paradiso landCasto Lifestyle Properties buys Ranch Lake PlazaTervis Tumbler buys land for new Venice headquartersPrime Financial Services buys new, larger building

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2009
See Through Success

When Greg Burkhart launched a window-installation firm during a recession — the one in 1992 — his inner circle thought he was a tad mad. Crazier still: He's now pumping money into the company to outlast the recession.

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 24, 2012
Rocket Man

Charlie Green successfully managed the foreclosure crisis with the rocket docket and shined the light on excessive county spending. He retires in January.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 15, 2013
'Monumental task'

Rick Mills faces a slew of problems in his first year at the helm of a Gulf Coast school district. His strategy to get ahead of the trouble combines military precision with creative collaboration.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2007
A Seller's Market

The private equity market continues to set records, raising $44 billion in the first quarter, up 67% from last year. Growth is expected to continue well into 2008.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 9, 2023
Data-driven hiring discrimination risk rises as companies turn to AI

Algorithm-based job applicant screening tools are nothing new, but the introduction of artificial intelligence into the job applicant screening process brings new potential for legal peril.

  • Technology
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 26, 2021
Tropicana Field redevelopment could result in I-175 shift

Proposal to relocate Interstate 175 that impacts neighborhoods has gained traction amid potential federal funding as the Tropicana Field development edges closer. The city intends to select a winning developer for the project in either May or June.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 14, 2020
Builder nears $500 million in annual revenue

Stock Development sticks close to a core principle: diversification of revenue streams.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 10, 2019
Entrepreneur and TV pitchman uses contacts, focus on sales to grow new venture

Craig Rapihana is building up FlipFork by harnessing lessons learned.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 28, 2019
Sports agent once called 'female Jerry Maguire' offers acute business advice

Among the pieces of Molly Fletcher's advice: Don’t be afraid to fire difficult clients.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 4, 2024
304-acre east Manatee County ranch listed for $8M, marketed to developers

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a nearly 50-year-old Brandon bowling alley sold, a project gets nearly $10 million loan in Fort Myers, and Manatee is nearly ready to tackle impact fees.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 1, 2024
Truck driving school CEO revs up plan to solve parking crisis

Tra Williams is utilizing a partnership-based model, mixed with a timely app, to help truckers find a safe way to do a much needed part of the job when they aren’t driving: sleep.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 1, 2023
Finance professional launches CFO company, utilizing some fatherly inspiration

After two decades of crunching numbers for various employers, Michelle Delker, inspired by her father and father-in-law, has ventured out on her own.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 4, 2025
Developer proposes Tampa's tallest building: 70 stories at $650 million

The proposed 740-foot Elliott Towers would be erected on North Franklin Street and bring a mix of office space, luxury residences and entertainment to downtown.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 9, 2025
Megan Howell, 36

40 Under 40 winner Megan Howell is executive director/founder of Second Heart Homes.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2006
Out of the, Mainstream into Success

Brothers Michael and Steven Peel started Gulfstream Homes in Naples with a small loan from a wealthy relative in 1998. Today, their company builds homes in some of the most exclusive communities in Southwest Florida.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Two partners plan building, garage for Churchills siteMI Pueblo owners buy University Walk land Harvey Vengroff plans 26-home developmentPremier Team buys new office

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Developer unveils Bay Street VillageBenderson development buys Lee County landWhite & Associates buys Park Vista to renovateTampa business group buys Manatee Mobile Home Park

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 27, 2022
Apartment landlord rids complexes of unsavory characters

Mathieu Rosinsky doubles as something of a janitor for his properties.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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