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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 27, 2018
Gold standard: Jeweler dishes hiring advice

All that glistens isn't necessarily gold when it comes to finding the best staff, says a prominent area jewelry executive.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 31, 2017
Jump Right In

An opportunistic and entrepreneurial company survived some early rough spots. It helps to have grit and an all-out customer-first focus.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 31, 2017
Golf Guy

After a decade of searching, a PGA pro finally finds a golf course to buy. Now comes the hard part.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • April 7, 2017
Failure: Staying in the garage too long

Bourbon and Boweties | Brandon, Carley Ochs

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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • May 5, 2017
Taxing vacation get-aways

Being part of the Airbnb world brings special tax rules into play.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 5, 2017
Dollars to Doughnuts

A former policeman — yes, really — leads the rapid growth at a doughnut franchise business. The recipe is one part simplicity, one part consistency.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • May 19, 2017
Fresh look

In going from Finland to Florida, an entrepreneur found more than sunshine. He also found big opportunities.

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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • July 21, 2017
Will Trump's infrastructure plan help Florida?

Florida is already a national leader in the successful use of P3s.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 1, 2017
Force is Strong

Bruce Schlee is building his beverage company by focusing on a key demographic — members of the military — and their need for energy.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 29, 2017
Forward Progress

A 42-acre, city-owned tract in Sarasota will take the first tangible step toward a major, multiyear overhaul with a master plan in 2018.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 19, 2018
Take a Shot

Tampa Bay area entrepreneurs have zeroed in on vodka — including revitalizing neglected brands — as the next big thing in spirits.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 21, 2014
Mold Makers

Delaney Manufacturing helps inventors go from napkin sketch to the shelf — a growing niche. 'It's been exploding,' says a co-founder.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 4, 2014
Job insurance

An innovative program to train disabled veterans could boost the ranks of the insurance industry.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 9, 2014
Back to School

Elizabeth Garcia's Discovery Day Academy in Bonita Springs has a three-year waiting list, so she's building a $5 million building to handle more students.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2014
Corporate Report

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 27, 2014
Search for Space

A look at one fast-growth firm's frantic hunt for a new facility reveals a gap in the marketplace. Will the company, a $4 million product design business, stay here?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2014
Corporate Report: Jan. 3

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 15, 2016
Profile | Rick Narkiewicz

Rick Narkiewicz joined commercial real estate brokerage firm Newmark Grubb Knight Frank at the end of last year, after spending nearly 18 years at rival CBRE Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services firm.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • June 24, 2016
Back for more

Surgeons at BioSpine Institute take a minimally invasive approach with procedures. It's more difficult, but it has led to rapid growth.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 5, 2016
Culture club

Peers decide employee raises at this software company — in an open and public vote. What in millennial-world is going on?

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