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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 15, 2026
Tampa office building sells for $39.5 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, grocers open three new stores in Tampa region, prime property is on the market in Sarasota, and a club gets a major overhaul in Naples.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 9, 2023
Emphasis on estate-planning services drives revenue surge at Naples law firm

Quarles & Brady has seen a sizable post-pandemic influx of wealth into the area.

  • Law
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • February 10, 2023
How to develop executive maturity — with staying power — in a family business

Process and patience are two key facets of creating a corner office with high-level standards.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 8, 2020
Area firm analyzes effects of COVID-19 on global supply chains

The coronavirus pandemic has caused worldwide supply chain disruptions. A strategist from Fort Myers-based supply chain services firm Allyn International shares what she’s seeing and what might be ahead.

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  • By Sen. Jeff Brandes, Florida District 24 | Guest Contributor |
  • May 18, 2022
State senator on insurance debacle: We need political courage

When Florida lawmakers convene on property insurance, they will confront the biggest economic challenge in state history. They need to change the incentives to a market of free enterprise and competition that benefits consumers.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 7, 2022
Exec who built crane business into one of the largest in Florida dies at 67

Dean Sims ‘had a passion for the simple life while driving in the fast lane.’

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • August 3, 2022
Leading a family business — when you’re not part of the family

The arrangement can be both high risk and high reward.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 14, 2022
Nicholas Glover, 39

Tampa Bay Chamber, vice president of advocacy

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 14, 2022
Victoria Loyola, 38

Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company, partner

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2006
Gulf Coast Tech Push

Enthusiasm was rampant at a Sarasota tech conference filled with A-list speakers. Among the unique tips:Create an enemy to combat complacency.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2007
Destroying the Destroyer

To grow a business, the naysayers must be negated, a national business consultant says. Start with being positive.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2007
Lou Lasday: Can't manage if can't measure

Corporate quantification isn't just batches of dull numbers, it's measurement for decisions and your corporate future.

  • Opinion
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 6, 2006
Startup Prophets

Jeff and Rich Sloan, national investors in technology companies, preach optimism and gung-ho spirit to small business owners. The duo will bring their entrepreneurial gospel to the Gulf Coast next month.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 17, 2005
Executive Session with Scott Merritt

The Gulf Coast Business Review sat down with the new division president of U.S. Trust.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2005
Fight Over 'X'

Fuente Cigar Ltd. wants a federal judge to order a competitor to stop using its trademarked 'X.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 17, 2006
Executive Session: GERRY DAVID

The GCBR sat down with the COO of CyberWize.com Inc.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 28, 2005
Finalist: Telesis Technology

Everything Hasit Vibhakar knows about aerospace and defense he learned from his days at Melbourne-based Harris Corp., which makes gadgets from military radios to antennas. But in 2002, after heading up the sales division for the firm's 14-state southeast section for more than 10 years, Vibhakar took his Rolodex of business contacts and left for Palmetto. He started his own company, Telesis Technology.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 28, 2005
Strategic Execution

Fowler White Boggs Banker has embarked on a new phase of its five-year growth plan.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2004
Lasday: 'You've Got Bragging Rights'

Be ready with a quick self-commercial. In today's economic environment, bragging is a must.Lou Lasday, an independent marketing advisor who resides on Longboat Key, creates action-oriented strategic marketing initiatives for emerging companies.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Winning marketingLand buyers guideConstruction salaries surveyedNo further comment-Urine-Off

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