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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 10, 2024
Kris Dumke, 31

40 Under 40 winner Kris Dumke is managing broker at Bridgewater Commercial Real Estate.

  • Class of 2024
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 27, 2024
Holmes Beach businesses in recovery after car crashes

The storefronts are boarded up across the street from one another along a busy stretch of Marina Drive.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2019
The robots are coming to Florida's west coast — for these jobs

According to a January report from the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institute, four of the top 25 and eight of the top 50 metro area most vulnerable to losing jobs to automation are on or next to Florida’s West Coast. No. 3 is Lakeland-Win

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 12, 2017
Northland buys targeted Pasco apartment

Northland Investment Co.'s $52.87 million deal for a 14-building, 311-unit apartment complex in Land O'Lakes, on its surface, appears to be just the latest deal in a Gulf Coast multifamily buying spree that shows no signs of abating.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 20, 2015
Play the game

Don't celebrate too early in recruiting: There can be a lot of hurdles to get from 'your hired' to first day.

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 2, 2024
Study: Florida ranks third in nation in office space demand

California and Texas lead the country in demand for office space, with Florida coming in third, a new study shows.

  • Florida
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 26, 2025
Longboat hotel reopens nearly a year after storm

Owners Harold and Christine Cullison reopened Sandpiper Inn after working hard to rebuild from hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 12, 2012
Investor Protectors

The financial crisis exposed many problems in the industry, and Naples law firm Vernon Healy has benefited.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2004
The Point Man of Five Points (Sara/Mana edition)

Ali Ebrahimi is accustomed to overcoming obstacles (ask him about Ayatollah Khomeini). If selected, his Plaza Verdi project would make him downtown's largest developer.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 19, 2013
A slice of the profits

Craig Peden bought into his father's restaurants from an early age, giving him an incentive for their success.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 22, 2023
Survey: Small business owners remain worried about economy

While fears of inflation and difficulty finding employees are still a major concern, a new survey finds that owners do see signs of improvement.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2014
Phillips Edison, ARC REIT buys two Gulf Coast centers, 13 others

The price equated to $137 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • December 12, 2023
Report: Small business optimism shrinks as year ends

Inflation and a lack of qualified applicants are vexing businesses in Florida and elsewhere.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2004
Hire Top Talent

Companies that select, retain and develop top talent will become the market leaders.Stephen Garber, who lives and works in the Sarasota area, provides executive coaching for people who need to choose, keep and develop performance champions.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2008
Innovation through Collaboration

Marketing collaboration creates opportunities to share resources and explode your profits.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 21, 2005
Who's Coming to Dinner

The who's who of the National Restaurant Association will soon hit Sarasota.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2013
Boca Raton developer buys, restarting Portofino Springs Townhomes

The price equated to $394,832 per acre.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Krista Cartee, 35

Director of operations and account services, Priority Marketing

  • Class of 2015
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 15, 2015
Trading titan

Uri Minkoff traded his life as a serial entrepreneur for bringing innovation to the fashion industry. He helped grow his sister's handbag company to more than $100 million in sales.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 1, 2021
Six steps to light your spark as a leader

Becoming a better leader, one expert says, requires an open heart, an open mind and an ability to open doors for your team.

  • Leadership
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