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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 15, 2020
Jonathan Solomon, 34

Founder and president, Proleve

  • Class of 2020
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 6, 2020
Vanguard Land weighs risk vs. rewards when investing

Sarasota company bought properties with seemingly little upside coming out of the recession. Several have had impressive turnarounds.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 3, 2018
Cool Made: Florida manufacturers overcome obstacles

On both a national level and within Florida, manufacturing is on the rise — in multiple metrics. Manufacturers are making more stuff and using fewer people to do it. But if manufacturers had more people, they would be able to make more stuff. A trio of ar

  • Industries
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  • By Alicia Ceccarelli |
  • April 14, 2017
Foodies Unite

For former Starbucks executive Christine Barone, leadership begins with empathy. She adds in vulnerability.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 18, 2014
Good Business

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is the second-largest vending-machine operator in the region. It's the latest venture as it diversifies beyond its traditional retail stores.

  • Strategies
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 17, 2024
County OKs 93-acre Sarasota Square mall redevelopment project

Last-minute height reduction of apartments secures enough Sarasota County Commission votes to transform the mostly vacant mall into an upscale lifestyle town center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 9, 2025
Allie Singer, 36

40 Under 40 winner Allie Singer is vice president of commercial strategy and asset management at Willner Realty & Development Co.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 9, 2025
Garrett Sheahan, 31

40 Under 40 winner Garrett Sheahan is senior counsel at Overseas Shipholding Group.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 9, 2025
Morgan Odum, 30

40 Under 40 winner Morgan Odum is regional affairs manager at Tampa Electric Co.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 9, 2025
Tyler Peterson, 37

40 Under 40 winner Tyler Peterson is executive vice president at Colliers.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 26, 2019
Finish line nears for dog racing businesses

The owners of the Sunshine State’s greyhound tracks face difficult business decisions in the wake of last year’s passage of Florida Amendment 13, which bans dog racing.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2023
Siesta Key home with custom aquarium hits market for $16 million

The waterfront home was originally built in 2001.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2009
JA fundraising event canceled

The recession has caused yet another local nonprofit group to call off a fundraising event: The Junior Achievement chapter for Sarasota and Manatee counties canceled its annual Bradenton luncheon, initially scheduled for April 29.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2010
Inflation or deflation? You make the pick

Everyone seems worried about inflation. There's good reason to be concerned because the federal government is pumping billions of dollars into the system even as the economy recovers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2009
Westshore's Sheraton Suites completes renovation

The Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport Westshore has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
HMA sees Florida recovery

Hospital visits may not be pleasant, but patient growth is a good leading economic indicator.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2010
Whitney Bank sells to Hancock

The New Orleans bank with Gulf Coast assets sold for $1.5 billion in stock.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2010
The future leaves room to whine

If you're looking for a sign of consumer confidence at the luxury end of the market, take a look at sales of wine futures.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2010
Stonegate, Southwest merge

Stonegate Bank buys Fort Myers-based Southwest Capital for $9.4 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2010
Hilton offers Gulf-goer guarantee

Hilton Worldwide will waive fees for guests impacted by the BP oil spill.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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