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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 11, 2010
Cable Guys

Two entrepreneurs are betting they can beat giant Comcast by delivering cable services to residential developments. They're borrowing a page from the telecom playbook.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 6, 2011
Rental Restyling

Developer Phil Farley is turning an old public housing complex into Urban Style Lofts. The key is attracting the young clientele who will make it work.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 11, 2011
Them Apples

A hyper-focus on one company's products could be a death sentence for a retailer. But one Gulf Coast computer store has made it work.

  • Strategies
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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • August 9, 2013
'Wall Street of the South'

New York City-based DTCC, called the backbone of the global financial markets, is growing its Tampa presence as it decentralizes. The move will add 200 jobs to the area.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 6, 2019
Dining delivery: Mattison’s, Sarasota

Mattison’s uses Uber Eats, DoorDash and Bite Squad.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2019
Medical practice, ex-doctors mired in legal dispute

Recently resigned providers allege unfair non-compete agreements. Fort Myers-based Company counters they are challenging policies they created themselves.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 31, 2017
Jump Right In

An opportunistic and entrepreneurial company survived some early rough spots. It helps to have grit and an all-out customer-first focus.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 16, 2017
Advice Achievers

The rare occurrence of a credit union acquiring a bank sparked a new business unit idea. Soon, these deals might not be so unusual.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 7, 2017
Clean Machines

Pursuit of perfection has led to a successful business for a Naples couple. A lingering challenge: Hiring enough people to meet demand.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 12, 2018
Big Drive

Kristina Vorndran, just getting going in her financial services career, has a unique past to share with clients: She's a world-champion auto racer.

  • Strategies
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • August 19, 2016
Put me in, coach

Family businesses can face many obstacles in rearing a new leader. A coach can help the next generation hone its skills.

  • Strategies
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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • October 7, 2016
Maximize your deductions

If you are considering a major renovation, make sure you are aware of the ability to write off part of your asset. Missing this deduction could take years to remedy.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2015
Corporate report

Motel 6 parent company buying Naples firm's cloud services; Givens Givens Sparks names principal attorney; Majestic Athletic lands Liverpool Football license; Frank Winston Crum Insurance is Sustainability Company of the Year; Odyssey Marine finds five wrecks in Northern Atlantic; Mitel recognizes Tech Data as Americas Distributor of the Year

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2008
Cyber State

Florida scores surprisingly well in a state-by-state reportof U.S. tech exports. The trick will be to keep it up in 2009.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 25, 2025
Circus-themed hotel opens on Lido Key near St. Armands

Cirque St. Armands Beachside, a 135-room luxury property, pays tribute to Sarasota's history as a circus town with its design and name.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • October 10, 2024
Vanessa Evans, 35

40 Under 40 winner Vanessa Evans is head of public relations at Legoland Resorts, North America.

  • Class of 2024
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 11, 2023
Local, national star chefs to gather in Sarasota for book signing

Event organized by area restaurant-focused recruiting firm.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • July 3, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for June 6-12 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A Brandon shopping mall, in $220 million deal, leads the week's transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2009
Bank regulators in deep denial

Regulators don't have to deny anyone's right to open a new bank. Apparently, all they have to do is give you the big run-around and hope you go away.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 1, 2011
Gulf Coast growth to outpace state

A study projects 1.9 million more residents to call Gulf Coast home by 2040. Hillsborough, Lee and Pasco counties lead the way.

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