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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 12, 2023
North Port turns attention to environment with development of new division

The Sarasota County city's new division will operate on $460,000 annually, though a $3.5 million tree fund has an open tab for program development and conservation efforts.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 25, 2023
Family business executive navigates major career change

With a background in finance and education, Kelly Hendry never expected to take over her father’s dredging and ship-repair company. Yet she’s risen to the challenge with bold and fresh ideas.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 25, 2023
Bed Bath & Beyond shuttering 41 Florida stores might benefit landlords

With the chain shutting down its stores after filing for bankruptcy April 23, shopping center landlords may be able to upgrade tenants and collect higher rents.

  • Florida
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 27, 2022
Dog bar in Sarasota's Rosemary District to open in October

The dog-centric social club will include indoor and outdoor areas for dogs as well as a restaurant and bar.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 14, 2022
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Cru Cups, founder and president

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 14, 2022
Charlie Pasquariello, 38

HF Scientific, senior product manager

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 24, 2022
High voltage: St. Petersburg contractor sees surge of success

From humble origins, Power Design has become a top provider of infrastructure for multifamily housing. Intense focus on employee training and growth drives the firm.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2007
Fast Food Healthy Food

The Tampa-based fast casual restaurant chain has signed agreements to take the chain deeper into the Tampa Bay area as well as out West and in the Southeast.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2006
Young Gun

Andrew Greenwell started brokering commercial real estate deals while a full-time college student. Only 23, Greenwell now runs a firm projecting $200 million in deals by 2010.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2007
e-Learning Entrepreneurs

Brent and Rachel Fisher have created a company that offers online education to businesses, non-profits and organizations, such as school systems.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2007
Moving On

Imagine buying a business that relies on the former owner to manage the day-to-day operations. Then, he dies.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
The Genius of Cape Coral

A Southwest Florida man came up with an ingenious device to make an oil change less messy. Then a competitor almost sidelined him.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2008
Brokered Loyalty

CLW Real Estate Services Group in Tampa pledges to spend most of its time helping existing clients to grow rather than mining for new ones.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2005
A Green Lumberjack

Kimal Lumber Co. looks to technology for increased efficiency and environmental sustainability.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 6, 2006
Sarasota Economy: Upward Bound

Sarasota County's economy recovered faster after 9/11 and is generating jobs and boosting wages faster than six other growth markets.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2006
Mayor of Main Street

Pat Westerhouse brings years of experience from Tampa's Old Hyde Park Village to Lakewood Ranch's Main Street.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: The Ruben/Vogler split: What really happenedStanley Appel looks for rhythm and identitySt. Armands Circle hires a consultantErik Vonk, chairman and CEO of Bradenton-based Gevity HR, delivers what he promised Wall Stree

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 8, 2005
Room-Rate Recovery

The high cost of construction and the conversion of old hotels to condos are boosting the values and cash flows of existing hotels. It's a good time to be in the business.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 12, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Ellis Building destined for second head: When Benderson Development Co. LLC bought the 130,189-square-foot Ellis Building in downtown Sarasota this March, it was only natural to wonder if the commercial developer and property owner had additional development on its mind. Now, it's official.Industrial broker considering Florida house run: Commercial Real Estate Broker Jon Kleiber says he is talking to his family about a possible run as a Republican for the District 70 state representative seat currently held by Nancy Detert, R-Venice.Back to school doesn't mean kids get all the fun.: For some executives, it's time to hit the books too.Pity underpaid bank CEOs: Really, Coffee Talk writes that headline with all sincerity. In case you're not sure for whom you should be shedding tears, SNL Financial of Charlottesville, Va., has compiled a handy list.Who really wanted the Kelo decision?: The U.S. Supreme Court decision in favor of the City of New London in its eminent domain dispute with several homeowners was described as a win for local governments and developers.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 9, 2006
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