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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 5, 2021
Sought-after attorney takes on bigger leadership role at firm

Recently promoted to a firmwide management role, Jennie Compton doesn’t plan to give up what got her to the top: relentless preparation and a never-back-down attitude.

  • Law
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 29, 2019
Regional craft brewery taps into hidden pent-up demand

Fort Myers Brewing was the first brewery and taproom in Southwest Florida. After going through two five-year business plans in six years business is still hopping.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 15, 2010
A Bolt of Lightning

A Gulf Coast startup that aims to bring high-tech communications to a somewhat staid industry believes it's on the cusp of a breakout moment. 'We are on the verge of exploding,' its co-founder says.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2003
Real Estate Briefs (Sarasota-Manatee edition)

This week's items: Sysco Food Services to expand warehouse The Weiner Cos. buys land for Tire Kingdom Inovart buys two buildings, sells current officeSandcastles of Sarasota acquires Collingwood and more...

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 25, 2015
A fresh approach

Detwiler's Farm Market brings old-school charm to modern-day food shopping. Is it enough to outdo the grocery king?

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 18, 2006
Tampa Bay Regional Winner

Mark Swanson, Founder, Multiple Businesses: Mark Swanson has never been to a job interview.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2008
Face to Face

TruMedia Technologies has taken facial recognition technology developed by homeland security in Israel and used it to help companies identify their customers.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 27, 2012
Care at Home

A Florida law approved last year could dramatically change the retirement-community business. A Cape Coral retirement community leads the charge.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 18, 2015
Full speed ahead

The coming year should bring with it continued momentum in commercial real estate sectors throughout the Gulf Coast.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2004
More than Mortgages

Developer. Mortgage broker. Real estate broker. There's no pigeon holing Sarasota's Horizon Mortgage Corp.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 2, 2018
Co-Work spaces evolving as they gain in popularity

New co-working spaces throughout the Gulf Coast are going upscale and adding amenities to lure tenants to the short-term shared offices, taking advantage of shifts in the way many think about work.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 22, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for May 9-15 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A Pasco apartment deal, for nearly $17 million, highlights the week's transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • July 10, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for June 13-19 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Seven land deals across the region worth over $75 million highlight the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 9, 2023
Developer plans more than 500 housing units, retail in south Sarasota

The two residential projects broke ground March 1.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 6, 2023
How to make smart technology upgrades

Don't expect to just throw money at newfangled IT products and services and see instant results.

  • Technology
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • February 6, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Jan. 17-23 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Three car wash sales, for more than $18 million, highlight this week's transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 29, 2022
Local pastors back Sugar Hill group for Tropicana Field redevelopment

St. Petersburg's mayor is just weeks away from a decision on the site of Tropicana Field.

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  • October 12, 2007
Business Theater

Executives beware: Communicating with employees and customers is more than simply speaking.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 14, 2005
Florida Chamber Sets Goals for 2006

The Florida Chamber of Commerce just isn't going to give up. Gathering at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota last week for its annual meeting, members set their 2006 agenda, and it includes many issues that topped their list last year - tort reform, limiting the ability to amend the state constitution and lower taxes.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2008
Game On

A onetime cell phone companyexecutive is trying to exorcise golf's 'hollowpromises,' one lesson at a time.

  • Entrepreneurs
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