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  • By Denise Federer |
  • February 12, 2016
How to choose a trusted adviser

Having skilled professionals to help navigate issues and provide advice is essential for any family business. Make sure you know what qualities you seek to help you select the right ones.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • February 26, 2016
Social studies

The Tampa Bay Rays, even with well-documented attendance issues, have more than 1 million social media participants. How other businesses can score that kind of success.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 25, 2016
Pedal power

Bike share programs aren't just for college towns. For one business, the Gulf Coast is fertile ground for expansion.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2014
Corporate report

Marriott names Epicurean Hotel Opening of the Year; Lakewood Ranch's iHeart Repair merging with Jupiter repair firm; Raymond James named Investment Bank of the Year; Amzur Technologies releases Energy Dashboard; Vir-Sec moving HQ, lab to Clearwater, investigating sites; Lufthansa offering Frankfurt flights at TIA

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • December 5, 2014
Sensitive sales

Laura Myers may have an uncomfortable product to sell, but she uses humor to win people over.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 12, 2015
Hard throw

Naples attorney James Morey is a nationally ranked javelin thrower in his age group. Watching the summer Olympic Games in 2012 rekindled his interest in the sport.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 27, 2015
Extended stays

Many employees check in for the long term at Palm Island Resort. For recruiting and retaining talent, it's magical.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 18, 2015
A side of schmear

Teaching work basics to young workers isn't a chore for Judy Ott. It's a core part of her success.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2015
Cypress Legends sets new benchmark

Northland Investment's purchase is the largest price paid for a Lee County apartment since 2007.

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  • By James R. |
  • September 4, 2015
Is it time to refresh your strategy?

Brand messages aren't the only things that get stale. Here are five signs it's a good time to give your brand strategy a facelift.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 18, 2015
Identity crisis

A new institute at Hodges University plans to help businesses protect themselves from the growing problem of identity theft.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 9, 2015
Ride the wave

Days of the dude running boats on the beach are long gone. One business that does it now is refined — like most of its clientele.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • December 26, 2014
Turn to TV

In 2015, Tampa-based Ideal Image will slow expansion to focus on lead acquisition.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 2, 2015
Recipe for success

Locale Market, a gourmet grocery store, is pegged to be the focal point of Bill Edwards' Sundial development. Its goal is to be one of a kind.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • January 16, 2015
Prepare your successor to succeed

The more valuable a leader is to a business, the less valuable the firm becomes to potential purchasers. Make sure you're doing the right things to prepare someone to run your business successfully.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 13, 2015
Euro angels

Bethann Kassman is part of a growing network of angel investors in Naples scouting for investments in early stage companies.

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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 Business Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2015
Corporate report

Xcelience expands, approved for incentives for 100 new jobs; Odyssey Marine Exploration reaches financing agreement; American Health & Fitness Solutions Olympus app cracks iTunes' top 100; Bloomin' Brands promotes executive to head Bonefish Grill restaurants; Cryo-Cell International pursing merger with Vegas firm

  • Strategies
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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 Flint Stephens |
  • April 16, 2015
6 facts employers should know about high-deductible health insurance

High-deductible insurance plans are one of the more popular remedies to deal with rising health care costs. Here are six important facts to understand about high-deductible health care.

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