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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • October 14, 2022
Shawn Osborne, 35

Shawn Osborne, 35

  • Class of 2022
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 4, 2005
Kindness Begets New Business

A community banker acts against type to get his institution through hurricane chaos.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 28, 2005
Runner-Up: Medical Education Technologies Inc.

We've all heard the adage practice makes perfect. But with new simulation technology, gone are the days of medical students practicing life or death procedures on real patients. Medical schools and health care organizations are now turning to Sarasota-based Medical Education Technologies Inc., which provides simulation technology that replicates a human being.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2004
Lasday: 'You've Got Bragging Rights'

Be ready with a quick self-commercial. In today's economic environment, bragging is a must.Lou Lasday, an independent marketing advisor who resides on Longboat Key, creates action-oriented strategic marketing initiatives for emerging companies.

  • Opinion
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2009
Jolt App

A Gulf Coast startup technology firm is using the iPhone as a conduit into a new marketplace. It hopes to be a pioneer in the field.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 10, 2009
A Really Young Buck

The new executive of a $515 million unit of a regional bank on the Gulf Coast is still two years away from turning 30. Age, however, hasn't stopped Chris Rolle before.

  • Finance
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 7, 2011
Giving Power

David Lucas' record of quality development and charitable endeavor combined to make him a pillar of the Lee County business establishment. The recession hasn't dented his reputation.

  • Industries
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 10, 2013
Sea legs

Irene Seaman was a woman executive who had it all, long before having it all was a hot issue.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 7, 2012
Miracle Matt

A former baseball player aims to find new triumphs in business. One big target is down under.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • August 20, 2021
How to boost morale and keep top talent amid a pattern of resignations

With people leaving at a maddening pace, leaders need to increase transparency — not run from the issues.

  • Advice
  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • September 30, 2021
Change is afoot: how to improve while minimizing disruptions

Six steps to moving a company forward while generating sometimes elusive buy-in.

  • Advice
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 7, 2021
Melissa Mitchell, 37

Director of Marketing & Business Development, Priority Marketing

  • Class of 2021
  • By Denise Federer |
  • June 4, 2021
Seven ways to improve resilience in the workplace

In the new era of work and workplaces, perseverance should be a high priority.

  • Advice
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 28, 2020
Senior housing project defaults on loan

Campo Felice, a Fort Myers senior housing complex, has suffered under the double weight of the pandemic and debt.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Columnist . |
  • May 6, 2020
Controlled chaos: How to use communication to manage crisis situations

Companies should keep one priority in mind, that communication needs to be constant.

  • Advice
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 17, 2019
Pete Maldonado, 37

CEO, Chomps

  • Class of 2019
  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • October 17, 2019
Patrick Wilke, 35

Owner and operator, Carbon Press

  • Class of 2019
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 17, 2019
Emmalee Legler, 33

Director of marketing and operations, Jon F. Swift Construction

  • Class of 2019
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • April 21, 2017
Kleen Break

A former millionaire lost it all. But his successful do-over is filled with lessons learned.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • April 11, 2014
Seven must-haves for a successful business

Successful businesses shared some common characteristics. Below are some of the traits and must-haves that made these businesses thrive.

  • Strategies
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