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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2004
'We all have to eat'

The legal community and insurance industry await a decision by the Florida Supreme Court on a challenge to insurance tort reforms enacted in 1986.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 21, 2011
Scrap public education; make all of it private

Last week provided great political-media entertainment in our little part of Florida. It also brought to light the fatal flaw of public education.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2004
Waterfront Harvesters

Mark Miller and Terry Conti's Waterside Investment Group Inc. has grown, in less than five years, to more than $100 million worth of high-end residential construction.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • November 22, 2019
Prolific builder: Region succeeds because it isn't Miami

A developer looks back — to the recession, for one, when he had to let go of 85% of the staff — and forward on a host of new projects. Controlled growth is a key component of the business model. .

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 10, 2014
Won't back down

A Tampa attorney went on the offensive in a rare way for a client. The result is a vindication of the firm's ethics and standards — and a potential for more than $15 million in legal judgments.

  • Law
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • April 3, 2015
A slow burn

MagneGas Corp. sees itself as a future technology giant. But first it has to find a profitable application for its clean-burning fuel.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 4, 2005
'Doomsday' Scenario Not Gloomy At All

Sarasota County's finance team produced conservative proformas on the proposed conference center.It looks like a money maker.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 2, 2020
Word for 2020: Persevere, and make it "Golden"

Given the past three years of strife in Washington, one word that comes to mind is ‘stop’ — as ‘Stop it!’ But a better approach is to take the high road: the Golden Rule

  • Opinion
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 9, 2022
Population surge leads to developers shifting approach to mixed-use projects

A popular commercial real estate conference for retailers has returned to live action. Among the trends: new shopping center mindsets and higher rents.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 9, 2010
Goodwill Inc.

If you think Goodwill is just a place where you drop off or buy used clothing, think again. The Southwest Florida franchise is delving into all kinds of businesses, from janitorial services to bookstores and used-car lots. Your business could be next.

  • Strategies
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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • December 6, 2012
Ready for Takeoff

Steven Santo ordered his planes to stand-down. The cost was high, but not doing it might have been costlier.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2012
Survey: Executives say what they really think

In a recent quarterly Executive Business Climate Survey conducted by Florida Gulf Coast University, Lee County executives were asked for their insights on the area's business climate.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 29, 2016
By the book

Peppertree Press, with a folksy, customer-first approach, is ready for the next chapter in independent publishing.

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 10, 2025
St. Armands Circle buzzes as hurricane recovery continues

The head of the St. Armands Circle Association and merchants discuss the state of St. Armands Circle in April — as the 2025 hurricane season looms.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 9, 2024
Gigi Rogers' concept for high-end convenience stores is catching on

"My ideas were rather foreign to the management that was in place then. I would say I climbed Mount Everest in order to get my concept past the management that was in place. It was not an easy task." –Gigi Rogers, Rogers Market

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 17, 2010
Bad Calls

A former top federal banking regulator who now lives on the Gulf Coast was one of the first to question many moves made by politicians to prevent the financial crisis. His fight, now nearly two years old, carries on.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2007
Stay Fresh, Reinvent

Taking a cue from pop-diva Madonna, star jewelry designer Erika Pena constantly reinvents her merchandise. Erika and her sister, Bielka, have big ambitions for their young firm.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2020
Restaurant group delivers over 600 meals to health care workers, first responders

Since March 30, Mattison’s has prepared and delivered 620 meals.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 10, 2017
For the class

John Yanchunis has taken on the biggest companies for consumers involved in data breaches. His latest case is colossal.

  • Law
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 12, 2018
For the Journey

Lauren Hughey racks up the frequent flier miles with multiple global trips. Her aim is life transformation — not free tickets.

  • Strategies
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