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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 27, 2009
Waterfront stimulus

Fort Myers has grand plans for its waterfront. Now if only the capital markets would cooperate.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • October 9, 2009
Government Digest

A look at government action around the Gulf Coast

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 22, 2010
'Has hell frozen?'

Collier County has the reputation as one of the worst places to do business on the Gulf Coast. Now that its unemployment hovers above 13%, Collier government's anti-business attitude may be mellowing.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 17, 2010
Success Haul

A pair of successful Gulf Coast entrepreneurs has written the story of their young business life. It's a tale of overcoming mistakes and other obstacles.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 28, 2012
Rebuilding a Brand

Steve Lush is rehabilitating the brand of upscale furniture retailer Robb & Stucky after it was liquidated in bankruptcy in 2011.

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  • By Rachel Gomez |
  • June 28, 2013
Fishy fun

An innovative local nutrition business unwittingly landed a stellar celebrity endorsement when Jennifer Aniston talked up its products. Now the firm seeks to find a lot more friends.

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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • July 1, 2011
Thinking Irrationally

Could the research of one USF grad student help you increase sales?According to Burger King's latest ad campaign, the answer might just be yes.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 23, 2011
Acceleration Machine

The idea people behind a technology startup sometimes lack two key elements: cash and know-how. A trio of Gulf Coast business veterans is here to help.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 16, 2011
Long Ride

Mark Trudeau says personal service is the key to sales, whether it's a $20,000 bike or a cup of coffee.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 18, 2012
Pat Neal: Observed

A day in the life of Sarasota-Manatee Entrepreneur of the Year Pat Neal.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • February 18, 2011
The New Cable Guy

Tom Ward's plans as president of Custom Cable Industries include finding new markets for its products, along with expanding current relationships. It starts with interrogation, which he knows a little about.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 27, 2012
Residential Reboot

The recession crushed the first go around of a $100 million luxury condo project on the Gulf Coast. A New York real estate firm will now take its turn, armed with a new strategy.

  • Industries
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 1, 2012
Natural Growth

As John Ramil closes out his first full year as president and CEO of TECO Energy Inc., he stands firm in his goal to grow the firm independently. Despite competitors combining, a growing customer base buoys his hopes.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 1, 2021
Economic Forecast: For higher education, solutions to pandemic challenges could become opportunities

In the past year, SCF put Go Live into place, an expanded online learning platform that allows students and instructors to gather virtually in real time.

  • Education
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 26, 2020
High-end shopping, restaurant district goes 'full-blast' on marketing during pandemic

Real estate demand is still high for Fifth Avenue South in Naples.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 26, 2020
Seagate Development continues headquarters’ streak

Fort Myers company’s work for logistics firm Scotlynn USA marks the latest major project for five-year-old developer.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 18, 2018
Pursuit of perfection drives star pastry chef

Fort Myers-based Norman Love Confections co-founder Norman Love traces his success to the art of hard work.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2019
Floridians feel groovy about the economy

Fears of the economy drifting into a recession could be overblown — at least in the opinions of some Florida small business owners.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • November 4, 2016
In the groove

A Naples medical device firm has bold plans, backed with $3.3 million in startup capital.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 29, 2017
Hungry for Expansion

Buoyed by the success of its delivery service, Fitlife Foods aims to bring healthy prepared foods to most of Florida in 2018.

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