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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2022
Tampa hospitality firm shakes up leadership team

Mainsail Lodging & Development promotes Tom Haines and Charlie Albanos and welcomes back Becky Hayes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Michael Snipes. |
  • January 6, 2023
Sarasota-Manatee region economy looks strong, says USF professor

The labor market looks good and inflation is going down, says Michael Snipes.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 18, 2012
Innovating Ancient Industry

The recession tested many a business model, but the shift FreightCenter made to weather the downturn opened a new avenue of sales.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2015
Credit union vs. bank narrative gets rewrite

Consolidation in the Florida banking industry has taken an unusual turn: A credit union has acquired a bank.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 20, 2012
Schweet!

Benjamin Fleischer is on a mission to sell a healthier sweetener. Pyure Brands became profitable last year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2008
THE CAPITALIST

Rescuing the Rustbelt: It is fascinating watching politicians say how they are going to rescue the "rust belt" regions where jobs are disappearing and companies are either shutting down or moving elsewhere.

  • Opinion
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 4, 2011
Fountain of Work

Entrepreneurial engineer Josh Evans gives prospective clients a heads up on future government regulations. It's paying off for his newly formed company.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 27, 2013
Get ready to roll

Developers, builders and investors are laying the groundwork for the real estate recovery as financing becomes more widely available.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 19, 2016
On the dial

Sometimes big deals start with a simple phone call.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 23, 2015
A good yarn

Outdoor shirt maker Snikwah stands apart from competitors with its patented convertible neck that protects you from the elements.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 17, 2019
Benjamin Osbrach, 39

Partner, Skoda Minotti

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Joshua Reynolds, 34

COO, managing partner, Reynolds Ventures Inc., dba WrightWay Emergency Water Removal

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 6, 2015
Crown jewel

Charles Murray oversees a manufacturing firm that's up more than 135% since 2011. But that won't stop him from a major strategy shift.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2010
Buchanan joins Ways & Means

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, joins Ways & Means Committee.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2010
5244 Ramsey Way LLC buys Wellington Academy property

Seema Rihani of Fort Myers and Ashok Nanda of Bonita Springs purchased the building and business of Wellington Academy in Fort Myers, a private preschool and daycare center.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 4, 2022
Citizens opens two mobile catastrophe centers in SWFL to help policyholders

The insurance company is opening the locations in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte with more possibly on the way.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By JENNIFER M. FOWLER | BOARD CERTIFIED LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEY |
  • December 22, 2022
Keeping Your Employees Off the Naughty List (A Primer for Holiday Office Parties)

Holiday Office Party? Avoid the Naughty List.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2010
Entrepreneur takes food fight to court

Sarasota restaurateur Steve Seidensticker can often be seen backslapping and smiling his way through the restaurant.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Buggy idea takes a big bite

The adage about necessity being the mother of invention fits perfectly for Sarasota entrepreneur Tiffany Christner.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 5, 2015
THE CREATIVITY ISSUE: C-Suite Communications

The campaign for Southeastern Guide Dogs, in one way, was easy: The centerpiece is cute dogs and puppies.

  • Strategies
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