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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 1, 2010
Through the Storm

Marine Concepts almost went down with the rest of the boat-manufacturing industry. Matt Chambers helped keep the company afloat by diversifying quickly.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 29, 2010
Go Global

The recession that forced real estate developers to find a new way has a devotee in Allen Heise.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 4, 2011
Reinvent Rewards

The recession still forces entrepreneurs to find a better way. Advertising industry veteran Steve Smith seems to have found one, and it turned around his entire outlook.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 16, 2009
Staying Afloat

Mitzi Maggio, 38 Salt Shaker Marine Custom Yachts

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 28, 2010
The Cavalry

A trio of large corporations sees fertile ground in the Gulf Coast. Will the moves signal an end to the downturn?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2013
Kolter Group files plans for revised Gulfstream project

The developer of the undeveloped 17-story Grande Sarasotan project for downtown Sarasota has submitted new plans to the city for a condominium-hotel development on the 2.9-acre parcel.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 21, 2013
Be brave

A Gulf Coast manufacturer invested at least $1.5 million in the last 18 months to fend off a big competitor. Executives hope their edge is in local control.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 8, 2011
Government Digest: July 8

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 25, 2011
Diversity Dynamos

Variety, in terms of clients or services, isn't a novel concept. But construction executive Gary Simone has turned it into a thriving business model.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 26, 2013
Go anywhere

Commercial real estate brokers aren't restricted to a territory anymore. Personal connections are key.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 8, 2012
Legal Raid

The Gunster law firm has opened its first Gulf Coast office in Tampa by taking all of Ruden McCloskey's Tampa lawyers.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 23, 2011
Under Rated

John Pollock is a senior vice president with BB&T Insurance Services in Fort Myers.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2021
Area community ranks No. 1 in U.S. for home sales through June

Lakewood Ranch residential transactions are up 83% from the same time in 2020, survey of master-planned communities finds

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 25, 2021
Waterfront hotel embarks on ambitious renovation, expansion

A renovation beginning in May at the Ritz-Carlton Naples will add new suites and a lounge and redesign interiors at the five-diamond resort.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2020
New restaurant opens at area art museum

Bistro at the Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College launched Oct. 1.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2022
Women-founded retailer names new chair

With 40 years of retail experience, the board announced Kevin Mansell would fill the role.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 28, 2022
Designated giver: Kahwa Coffee teams up with David Ortiz for a good cause

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Kahwa Coffee has teamed up with Hall of Famer David Ortiz for a good cause.

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  • By Bonnie Lee Polk, ATTORNEY, WILLIAMS PARKER, SARASOTA |
  • October 18, 2018
Making Florida Your New Home: How to Ensure Florida is Deemed Your Domicile

Making Florida Your New Home: How to Ensure Florida is Deemed Your Domicile

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2018
New hospital chooses founding president

Longtime Florida health care and hospital executive Sharon Roush has been named the founding president of one of the newest hospitals in the region,  Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Laurel Road. The 65-acre medical campus and hospital is being built to serv

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 9, 2016
Just right

Rite Technology aims to make a new name for itself. But changing monikers comes with some unique challenges.

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