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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 16, 2014
Back with a Roar

Scott Fischer had to shrink his motorcycle-dealership empire during the recession, but he says the result is a better company today.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2008
Technology Invasion

Advanced C4 Solutions built a reputation serving the U.S. military. Now it wants to invade private industry.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 17, 2025
Coworking spaces in region emphasize flexibility, culture

An amenities race — hello, cold plunge — is breaking out in developing and leasing coworking spaces. A pair of Sarasota entrepreneurs leads the way.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 9, 2025
Felicia Cimaglia, 30

40 Under 40 winner Felicia Cimaglia is director of business development and marketing at Suncoast Custom Pools.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 10, 2025
Venice Theatre passes $20M donation milestone in rebuilding effort

Recent support for the campaign to rebuild Jervey Theatre in Venice has come from a local family, the state, city, community and an anonymous donor.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 15, 2026
Tampa office building sells for $39.5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, grocers open three new stores in Tampa region, prime property is on the market in Sarasota, and a club gets a major overhaul in Naples.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 24, 2022
Shuffle the deck: Millennial couple cue up a new career

Josh Dulabaum and Stephanie Swain left safe, stable careers to buy a venerable shuffleboard equipment company based in Seminole, Fla., but is there enough growth potential in the market to make the move worth the risk?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 29, 2013
All in the family

Construction of multifamily housing continues to pick up in Southwest Florida. Are condo towers far behind?

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 15, 2024
Sarasota physical therapy franchise opens 44 clinics in first half of 2024

A company that provides physical therapy at nearly 600 locations nationwide is continuing to expand and winning awards along the way.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 23, 2019
Top Entrepreneurs: Ice cream company owner scoops out winning formula

Matt Eastman is building off sweet success to gain big time clients and expand Lickity Splits Ice Cream across Florida. One key: relentless determination.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 10, 2018
Cybersecurity sector bear hugs Tampa region

With business and so many other aspects of our daily lives increasingly moving online and into the cloud, it’s never been a better time to be part of the cybersecurity industry. That’s especially true for companies and workers in the Tampa Bay region.

  • Technology
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 31, 2006
Real Estate Briefs-Sara/Mana

de Morgan Homes creating Villages of AvignonKaplan, Bennett, others buy land for subdivisionInvestors buy Ellenton Sleep InnLAKESIDE SITE WORK BEGINS

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2013
Corporate Report: June 7

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 24, 2006
Quick Move

Stuart Suddath couldn't hack business school; he wanted to deal with numbers that counted. Now the numbers at the moving company he runs mean something, such as 335%, which represents the firm's three-year growth. It made a nationwide fastest-growing list for the second straight year, too.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2007
Coffee Talk

Investment bank: TIB a likely buyout target Is TIB Financial Corp. in play?: The Naples-based owner of TIB Bank recently appeared on a list of likely takeover targets put out by investment bank Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.Auction brings in deals, discounts: Sure, the real estate market isn't what it once was, but still, selling more than $100 million of luxury real estate in one setting in one day has to be considered a pretty good accomplishmentPlan for compliance, avoid the Feds: The image of federal agents descending on and investigating Wellcare in Tampa may have left a chilling effect on Gulf Coast health care businesses working with Medicaid and Medicare patients.Newshound buyers sell the dogs: Naples-based value investor Bruce Sherman is selling his stake in newspapers, recent securities filings show.Seminole Hard Rock reopens with additions: The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in east Tampa celebrated the grand opening of its $120 million expansion, including a new second floor for the casino, the Fresh Harvest restaurant and a VIP lounge.GULF COAST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 5, 2005
Second Act

After Leonard Garner's personal life and sprawling development-contracting business collapsed in the '80s real estate blowout, he decided to stay small. But some entrepreneurs just can't hold back.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 9, 2009
Sox Appeal

Eddy Garcia has always been a disciplined real estate buyer, only choosing well-located sites in the path of growth. He hit a home run when Lee County picked his land for the future spring training stadium of the Boston Red Sox.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 10, 2010
Edison Lights

When the financial crisis finally recedes, only a handful of community banks will be left standing on the Gulf Coast. It's a good bet that Edison National Bank will be among those.

  • Finance
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 10, 2006
Their Own Agenda

The legislative priorities of small businesses don't mirror those of Florida's big corporations.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 21, 2014
Mixed signals

The threat of higher taxes, labor shortages and rising land costs could slow the homebuilding recovery in Southwest Florida, says one leading expert.

  • Industries
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