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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2008
Around the World

In the high-stakes world of running an international travel agency, it helps to be opportunistic. Never take no for an answer.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2008
College Crush

Bachelors' degrees were once the province of universities. But that's changing ascommunity colleges start offering them, prompting questions about their mission.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2008
Hard Road

Chuck O'Neill has made inroads with Avalon Healthcare, but has a tough road to travel against industry health insurance giants.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 23, 2009
Creative Construction

Chaos in the construction industry has created opportunities for small and nimble firms to take market share away from the larger, well-established companies. Synergy Contractors in Fort Myers is one beneficiary.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2004
Inside Perspective

Former Tampa federal prosecutor Eleanor Hill discusses the joint congressional inquiry into the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Jay Brady |
  • March 25, 2010
Drill This

The stakes just got higher for Florida to get into the multibillion-dollar oil-and-gas-leasing game.

  • Florida
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 18, 2010
Bank bids heat up

Competition for the assets and deposits of failed Florida banks has increased in the last few months as investors swarm the state. But the threat of oil washing up on Gulf Coast shores could dampen their enthusiasm.

  • Finance
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 24, 2011
Top Tomato

The state's largest tomato producer is confident the agriculture business in Florida is profitable, even as it faces greater government regulation and rising costs. Lipman's newly installed CEO, Kent Shoemaker, is planning some acquisitions.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 9, 2012
Marquet's Navy

Being a great leader isn't about being a great achiever, according to a submarine captain. The best leaders, he says, don't empower — they emancipate.

  • Strategies
  • By Denise Kalette |
  • November 23, 2012
No Barriers

A government consulting duo turns rejection into a multimillion-dollar business. Using its employees' expertise to find new opportunities, it's poised to grow.

  • Florida
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 10, 2012
Bigger Hands

In 2011, Ted Todd Insurance wrote more insurance premiums than any other Allstate Insurance agency in the country. Seizing opportunities and altering the business model were keys.

  • Industries
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 20, 2021
Co-founder's quest to build a care-for-others culture pays off

Ryan Carter looks to the future with optimism — but one worry lingers.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 22, 2017
Stage Presence

Turning around an organization in a financial hole requires quick decisions. It also requires a long-term approach.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 7, 2015
Rock it

A determined scientist aims to find success in a new role. He won't let a company history littered with scandal deter him.

  • Strategies
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 2, 2015
Market dominance

Few firms dominate their regions like Henderson Franklin does in Southwest Florida. Russell Schropp intends to keep it that way as he takes over as managing partner.

  • Law
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 13, 2015
Miracle mile

The new owner of the Fort Myers minor league baseball team plans to boost attendance at games. A newly renovated ballpark will help.

  • Industries
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 9, 2024
Katie Pemble found her entrepreneurial stride later in her career

“Let there be some frivolity. You did this because you wanted to, so enjoy it. And trust your instincts. Trust yourself and what you’re bringing.” –Katie Pemble, Adelphi Trust Co.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 18, 2025
Gulf Coast's top federal prosecutor leaves Department of Justice

Roger B. Handberg has departed as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District after about three years in the position.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 12, 2023
Sam DeBellis, 28

The owner of Uncle Nick’s Italian Deli credits the mentorship of his father for much of the success that has come his way.

  • Class of 2023
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 12, 2024
Team-building firm training better leadership habits enters its next stage

Laugh with, not at. Laptop down. Celebrate small things. These tiny catchphrases have a big influence on how Game On Nation helps leaders become better leaders and better people.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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