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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 25, 2018
Elizabeth Muniz, 35

Co-founder, Thrive Therapy

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2018
Brick by brick: the coolest projects in the region

The west coast of Florida has a high quotient of cool construction projects — but it comes with a chilly caveat: The industry’s severe labor shortage continues to drag down the otherwise robust sector, both in the state and nationwide.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 7, 2018
New school can accommodate more students in master-planned community

Babcock Neighborhood School

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • December 2, 2016
'Keys to the kingdom'

Not yet 30, a pair of ambitious businessmen dumped their comfort zone to chase entrepreneurial independence. It's going well, so far.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 16, 2016
New coast

After success in Orlando, Seacoast Bank looks west for more growth.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • January 13, 2017
The fighter

Angela Melvin battles back tears at work, where she counsels young children grieving the death of a loved one. It's a different kind of tussle outside work.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Melissa Link, 35

Owner, Brand Eleven Eleven

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 30, 2014
Delayed Recovery

The first three months of 2014 were solid, if not spectacular, for several commercial real estate brokers. But statistics show a widespread recovery remains elusive.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 22, 2013
Charged up girls

Three harried teenagers tackled an entrepreneurial project with startup zeal. They also deliver a message of young women empowerment.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2013
Corporate Report: Nov. 22

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 13, 2013
Passion pitch

A Gulf Coast firm has money to invest in startups and the urge to do it soon. Now it needs the right recipients.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 20, 2013
Take it from a pro

Ray Intreglia helps several hundred executives with their corporate travel plans. He shares some of his travel tips.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 23, 2016
Going up

New owners of one of the region's most prominent elevator companies target residential homes. Demographics fuel the demand.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 10, 2016
Venture boost

Dieter Kondek is on a mission to attract venture capital to Southwest Florida. For starters, he and his partners plan to raise $5 million for an angel fund and another $30 million for a health care fund.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 4, 2016
Rail heads

A group of artists creates model railroad landscapes that end up inside the homes of celebrities and financiers who pay tens of thousands of dollars to run their model trains.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 8, 2016
Enhanced success

James Makris sold his first company in 2005. Now he owns another fast-growth business.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 17, 2014
Next generation

Doug Bishop is riding the wave of the recovery and his investment in Bouchard Insurance's potential.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 1, 2016
Stretch it

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers is poised for major expansion in 2016. That includes up to 85% growth in franchises.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • January 8, 2016
Be the bowl

Lawn bowling takes a combination of teamwork, strategy and finesse. A money manager brings an analytical approach to the sport.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 21, 2015
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