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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 28, 2017
Mr. Turnaround

A.G. Lafley helped breathe new life into Procter & Gamble and downtown Cincinnati. Can he do the same for Sarasota?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 19, 2013
Those 700,000 jobs and how we compare

When Jim Michaels was editor of Forbes magazine, he instilled in his editors and writers that this incisive, imperative question be answered in every story: “Compared to what?”

  • Opinion
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 1, 2016
Brexit reaffirms what we celebrate on July Fourth

Some readers, and some of my colleagues, tell me: Don't comment on national and international issues. We're local, they say. They also say, “You make our advertisers mad.” Yeah, OK.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 14, 2016
Wonks among us

Data, and how to use it properly, is a priority for many businesses. A Gulf Coast college targets this segment, with hopes for a big bang.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 4, 2016
Hungarian connection

When Hungarian entrepreneur Arpad Solti wanted to establish a U.S. office of HyperTeam, a successful European software company he founded, he picked Naples over other locations.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Jennifer Grondahl, 39

President, YMCA Foundation of Sarasota

  • Class of 2014
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Summer Martin, 36

Marketing and Events Coordinator, Pasco Economic Development Council

  • Class of 2014
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 18, 2024
Tampa's WestShore Plaza likely facing a future without Macy's

Just months after losing Dick's Sporting Goods, employees at the mall's Macy's store prepare to close.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 11, 2025
Pasco County lifestyle clothing brand sells HQ for $22.5M

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a developer has big plans in Bonita Springs, details of SouthState’s sell off trickle in and a church, developer affordable housing community opens.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 29, 2025
Upscale indoor golf, social club leases former Bonita Springs Big Lots

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a warehouse is up for grabs in Sarasota, a dental chain is looking for space in Tampa, and a resort is about to be renovated in Bonita Springs.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 11, 2025
Homegrown Lee County bank hits $1B asset milestone

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank becomes second bank in Lee County to surpass $1 billion.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 23, 2024
Retired general: ‘The moment you become selfish as a leader, you are done’

From facing fears to finding work-life balance, good leaders, according to a recent summit, need to be constantly aware of themselves, their business, and myriad threats and opportunities.

  • Florida
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • June 20, 2024
Accidental Tampa area wedding venue owner embraces new gig

What started as a pandemic fill-in has become a thriving business for Toni Miller and her family.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 8, 2024
Area electric utility companies track outages during Hurricane Milton

Follow the Business Observer for updates on power outages and restoration efforts following Hurricane Milton.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 10, 2024
Ryne Johnson, 33

40 Under 40 winner Ryne Johnson is the owner of Spirit Movers.

  • Class of 2024
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 9, 2025
Brian Konkel, 39

40 Under 40 winner Brian Konkel is franchisee of six 7-Eleven locations.

  • Class of 2025
  • By Andy Stultz, President of Atlas Building Company |
  • October 31, 2025
Q & A with Andy Stultz, President of Atlas Building Company

Founded in 2011, the Gulf Coast CEO Forum connects our area’s business leaders, allowing them to find new ways to grow and thrive.

  • Gulf Coast CEO Forum
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 25, 2023
Teenage job at McDonald’s taught First Watch executive valuable lesson

Lilah Taha-Rippet says doing something you hate "could be good for you" and lead you to previously unseen career opportunities.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 16, 2025
YIGBY picture gets clearer as Gulf Coast localities work on adoption

Yes in God's Backyard is a tool to spur the development of affordable housing by allowing religious organizations to bypass zoning rules to build on their land.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 11, 2023
Behind $20M investment, RV aficionado plans timely growth strategy

The Motorcoach Store will use the new space, which will include storage for high-end RVs and a concierge service, as its national headquarters.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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