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  • By Denise Federer |
  • January 10, 2014
Have the difficult conversation

Management comes with many challenges, but addressing uncomfortable problems — rather than avoiding them — will strengthen your leadership and your team's performance.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 15, 2016
What world or domestic event could most impact commercial real estate along Florida's Gulf Coast?

Commercial real estate questions

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 9, 2016
Listen first

Andrew Neitlich has coached execs on all kinds of issues. Here's how to apply his approach in your workplace.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 6, 2016
Juggling act

Ron Struthers has made a career focusing on the relatively small Charlotte County commercial market.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin Jursinski |
  • February 5, 2016
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Ian Black

Ian Black Real Estate has been busy of late, and not just with the transactions the Sarasota-based commercial real estate brokerage and management firm has been closing in the region's heated market.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Corporate Report

Tampa Howard Johnson renamed The Barrymore; Flameret introducing hemp cream, selling it through Colo. subsidiary; USF Sarasota-Manatee Students studying SRQ Airport travelers and more corporate news.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 28, 2014
Eat more chicken?

A Tampa Chick-fil-A has long made an impression on its community. This year, the owners took a risk to knock down the building and start from scratch.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 22, 2015
Food for thought

Trying new things at a rapid pace fuels Greg Gentile's entrepreneurial success. Says Gentile: 'I'm all about change.'

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2015
Corporate Report

Chargebacks911 eyeing Europe, adds Arizona sales group; Clearwater agency sells to Virginia firm; ACI Worldwide handling payments for Missouri bank; Premier Eye Care moving operations center; Premier Eye Care moving operations center; Premier Eye Care moving operations center

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • June 5, 2015
Emerging leaders: How to enhance your status

Networking is more than just meeting new people. If you want to move up the ladder, learn how to build a network of allies who can help you climb.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 4, 2015
Talk less, listen more

In a highly competitive field — insurance sales, for one — it pays to have a detailed plan.

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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • September 11, 2015
Good instincts

Creating a destination station at WMOR is the No. 1 priority for Pamela Barber.

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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • September 11, 2015
Five things that cause poor cash flow

Are you experiencing poor cash flow? Take a look at these things to get to the root of your issue.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 9, 2015
Cave man

Christopher Pacitto says cave diving gives him special insight into his engineering practice.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 20, 2025
Sarasota County to buy Camp Venice for $14 million

The county has entered into a contract with Camp Venice LLC to purchase property adjacent to Snook Haven Park.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 26, 2024
Former Daiquiri Deck co-owner opens upscale sports bars in Manatee County

The Greyson in Lakewood Ranch offers wall-to-wall TVs, later hours and food from scratch. It's the second of what could be five locations in the region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 22, 2023
Hurricane protection products firm braces for stormy economy in 2024

Advanced Hurricane Technology, while winning accolades and new customers, keeps one eye on a slowing economy that "certainly is scaring everyone here," the firm president says.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 7, 2024
Bloomin' Brands CEO announces retirement

David Deno announced his retirement Tuesday but will stay on as the company searches for his replacement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 15, 2024
Report: Florida manufacturing is booming, rivals tourism

Florida ranks 10th in the U.S. for manufacturing employment, and the industry is poised for growth, according to the 2023 Florida Manufacturing report.

  • Florida
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 4, 2025
Congressman donates $1M to Longboat library project, gets naming rights

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan since 2007 has donated $1 million to the project.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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