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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2006
Snuffing Out Attacks

Possibilities appear endless for BlastWrap, a film used in products such as bomb-resistant trash cans. Paul Bremer III, the former presidential envoy to Iraq, is now a company director.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 2, 2009
Choco-preneur

A physicist set out to create something kids can use to help them eat healthier. He ended up inventing a natural kind of chocolate, which is now made on the Gulf Coast.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2004
Prepare for War

Lou Lasday: Motivate your attack force. Take aim and help them move out.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2008
Employee Strength

Employee ownership gives some companies a laserfocus on growth. One Fort Myers-based constructionsubcontractor is finding just how well in tough times.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 6, 2010
Home Cookin'

A national restaurant chain has found some good eats on the Gulf Coast. Turns out those customer service platitudes have real value.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 15, 2010
Plug and Go

Kevin and Michelle Borders created an easy-to-use device that detects temperature changes and power loss in the home remotely. The Naples entrepreneurs aren't strangers to building a business from scratch.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 6, 2011
Rental Restyling

Developer Phil Farley is turning an old public housing complex into Urban Style Lofts. The key is attracting the young clientele who will make it work.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 15, 2011
On the Waterfront

A global hotel flag has returned to the Sarasota marketplace. But a triumphant return will take patience. And money.

  • Industries
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • February 3, 2017
Expanding emails

Safety Harbor's Happy Grasshopper is expected to grow 300% in 2017. The email content development and software company is considering outside investment.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 4, 2014
Be Brave

A startup in a competitive industry isn't afraid to take chances on challenging or quirky clients. It's led to some quick growth.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2014
Corporate Report

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 25, 2013
Tech Healthy

Home care doesn't have to involve a nurse 24 hours a day. One firm plans to use technology to take on some of the load.

  • Strategies
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • May 29, 2015
Radio activity

Jamie Meloni created a platform to share the business success of others. His next goal: Make a profit doing it.

  • Strategies
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • July 17, 2015
Seeing stars

Going from sales to owning the company can be a big leap. A Tampa entrepreneur has a plan to navigate the challenges.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2015
Putting a good floor forward

While others balked at the small first floor and tricky second, Goodwill Industries-Manasota saw the former Teltronics manufacturing facility as an opportunity.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 12, 2014
Port of call

One of the fastest-growing banks in Florida has entered the Gulf Coast, with a start in Bradenton. The growth won't likely stop there.

  • Strategies
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 9, 2026
Ringling College sells Englewood Art Center

The Hermitage Artist Retreat acquired the 2-acre property in south Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

Stratland Homes buys 305 acresInvestor buys Rosin Way Office ParkMacDill Federal Credit to start new branchSarasota sign business to move to Bee RidgeSMR applies for permit for commercial subdivision

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2003
Coffee Talk

This week's items: Fruits of First Citrus stock saleConference center to replace Sarasota Quay Van Wezel disputes settled Lee Island coasts largely unknown Media /public workshop not well attended Bill McCollum running for Senate

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 13, 2009
Take Back

Lou Oberndorf won a long-fought gamble to buy back the medical education company he co-founded, putting up at least $10 million of his money in the process. His new quest: To beat the recession by blunt force.

  • Strategies
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