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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 4, 2015
Full throttle

A former MarineMax salesman has been an independent yacht broker for three years. It pays to have an honest streak.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 11, 2015
Athlete's foot

The Foot Landing has proved a good fit in Punta Gorda. Knowing what to stock is key in its success.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 18, 2015
Frank approach

Frank Morsani's willingness to embrace change, coming after a hardscrabble childhood, is a bedrock principle behind decades of success.

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  • By James R. |
  • July 31, 2015
Merger mania heats up

While they may be great for your bottom line, corporate mergers can wreak havoc on your brand's reputation. Follow these planning tips to preserve your brand's value.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 2, 2015
Powder play

Biolife has a unique product, a big marketplace and a revamped sales strategy. The missing piece: big-time sales growth.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 8, 2015
Living the dream

Entrepreneurs Felix Lluberes and Hong Long indulge in their passion for fast cars as a reward for their hard work.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 23, 2015
Obama: He just doesn't get it

For a guy who graduated from Harvard and “taught” at the University of Chicago, Barack Obama sure didn't “larn” much about economics or capitalism.

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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • February 27, 2015
Shelf awareness

Bringing a retail product to market is tricky, as David Shahan found out. But he's focused on finding shelf room for his cleaning products.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 13, 2015
Legal eagle

Business is booming for an entrepreneur who helps law practices find and retain attorneys. Her advice: Accept the new ways attorneys think about work.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 10, 2015
'Suck at retirement'

Dave Maraman has a lot of advice after working on both sides of banking: as a regulator and the one being regulated.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 10, 2015
Good catch

Turnaround specialist Chad Kovarik resurrected Action Craft, a manufacturer of premium flats and bay boats in Cape Coral.

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  • By James R. |
  • April 24, 2015
What makes an enduring brand?

Powerful brands have unique touches that cultivate a special customer experience. What you should and should not do to foster this lasting impression.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • May 1, 2015
Avoid sibling rivalry in your family business

From creating solid ground rules to making sure compensation is fair, set your kids up for success in your absence.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 7, 2018
What They're Saying: JLL

Law firms in downtowns such as Orlando and Tampa still occupy a significant amount of space, and trends on the horizon could point to further leasing activity

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • June 17, 2025
How do you know when it's time to go? A business owner's guide to retiring

Retiring the right way takes planning — and courage.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • August 18, 2025
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $41 million Naples apartment complex sale paces the week in transactions.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 16, 2024
Construction begins on 4-acre lagoon at 3,000-home north Manatee community

Seaire will bring a new “lagoon lifestyle” to Parrish, according to the Tampa developer that has made lagoons a signature offering.

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  • 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.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Yellowfin Yachts adds Bradenton propertyNew York landlord buysBradenton Sports AuthorityWinter Park's Rock Propertiesbuys land for WalgreensAmerican Realty Capital buys Wachovia branchesBoston investment groupbuys Grove home, villa lotsLutgert Cos. renovatingVillage on Venetian BayWalgreen buys store from Paradise DevelopmentLiberty Insurance buildings sold to investorsSovran Self Storage buysLock N Key Mini StorageCrosland buys Westshore land,plans apartments, retail

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2008
Coffee Talk

USF grads head to Wall Street: Two University of South Florida grads snagged what is often viewed as a dream job for aspiring finance or accounting studentsBare offers tips for entrepreneurs: Warren Bare is a successful Internet entrepreneurHomebuilder goes truly affordable: It took Lakewood Ranch homebuilder Pat Neal only a few months to do what various Gulf Coast government agencies and bureaucracies haveWCI delays annual report, forecasts $700 million loss: A regulatory filing by Bonita Springs-based WCI Communities on Feb. 29 shows just how bad a year 2007 has been for the homebuilder.Entrepreneurs vow to make good on new magazine: The magazine publishing industry, both in Florida and nationwide, has had it share of struggles recently, yet another side effect of the housing market slump.Lee foreclosure bottom in sight: Lee County Clerk of Court Charlie Green says the civil division is "buried in cases" from the foreclosure wave that topped 2,400 filingsDinner theater opening lingers even longer: Talk about dramaAUTOMOBILE SALES: What the data shows

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