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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 9, 2012
Florida Friend

From taxes to term limits and everything Tampa and Tallahassee, Bob Martinez, a former mayor and governor, keeps his head in the game.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2021
County approves $129K and tax breaks for manufacturer that considered moving

SarasotaCounty Commissioners awarded the economic development money to Harmar Mobility following the decision to cut EDC funding.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2021
Casey Key property ties for highest-priced area sale

3.7 acre compound sells for $16.5 million, equalling price of Longboat Key's Serenissima

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 15, 2021
Well-known HVAC industry business owner dies at 72

Mark Anderson grew the Cortez Heating and Air Conditioning company from five to 40 employees during the span of his ownership.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Alicia Ceccarelli |
  • March 17, 2017
Brave cravings

Ruth Wardein has gone nearly six years without a paycheck — a time when she learned some valuable business lessons.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 19, 2017
Q&A: Trey Carswell, Avison Young

'Our team has a lot of clout.'

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • June 30, 2017
Makes Sense

Socially responsible investing is gaining traction among money managers nationwide. An area firm has a head start on competitors.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 15, 2016
Bounce back

Fixing a $500 million department riddled with problems required a hefty dose of discipline. That was just the beginning.

  • Florida
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • November 14, 2014
Create a plan for behavior

Does your staff get anything out of setting annual goals? A behavior business plan may help create a more tangible plan of action to improve performance.

  • Strategies
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  • By James R. |
  • November 28, 2014
Executives: Be the brand at your firm

CEOs should do more than set the vision for their companies. They should live the brand every day.

  • Strategies
  • By Shana Hamilton |
  • February 20, 2015
Four factors businesses should weigh when considering self-insuring

The Affordable Care Act has made self-insurance a more viable option for small companies.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 9, 2026
Sushi restaurant opens in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill will open April 10.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Denise Federer |
  • March 27, 2026
Leadership transition in family business can create new opportunities

Is it time for your family business to evolve? A family enterprise might be the answer.

  • Advice
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 22, 2026
Despite yes votes, future of new Tampa Bay Rays stadium still not secure

Sound familiar? With complex negotiations still to come and elected officials reluctant to back a deal, plans for a new ballpark in Tampa could still collapse.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 8, 2021
Holy cow: Area executive travels the world to pursue unique passion

A civil engineer in heart and mind, David Farmer has a coffee table book worthy collection of a unique set of photographs: manhole covers.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 16, 2020
Home health care company grows through multiple acquisitions

Doctor’s Choice Home Care, with a five-star hotel mindset, is expanding throughout Florida.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 26, 2019
Employee-owned company wired for success

A niche manufacturer seeks to shed its best-kept secret vibe. One challenge is to do that without sacrificing its finely tuned, problem-solver mentality.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • October 29, 2010
Government Digest: Oct. 29 - Nov. 4

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2007
Magnetic Attracts Success

Careful hiring has allowed the Tampa-based web development firm to offer expert advice in design and development, attracting clients throughout the country. Its grown 300% over the last five years.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2008
Caught on Camera

A Gulf Coast startup is bringing new technology concepts and software to a most decidedly old business: The gated entry.

  • Entrepreneurs
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