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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 1, 2014
'Shoot for the Top'

Craig Rapihana sought a fun and different way to relax on the water. Instead he found a rapidly growing business.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • February 10, 2014
Facebook hits the ripe old age of 10

Facebook turned 10 on Feb. 4. Who knew the social media site would last this long? And it doesn't seem to be slowing down.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 10, 2014
Barre none

Roxanne Joffe sought an outlet, mentally and physically, after breast cancer. She found it in a ballet-themed workout class.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 15, 2016
New boys

The third generation of a family business approaching $50 million in sales has a big challenge: Maintain the culture while modernizing the company.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 18, 2016
Herald-Tribune seeks to move Sarasota offices - next door

The newspaper publisher has signed a letter of intent to move its headquarters from 1741 Main St. in downtown Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 29, 2016
Sun king

Rick Severance will guide the development of Babcock Ranch, the new solar-powered town on a tract of land the size of Manhattan north of Fort Myers.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 6, 2016
Big bite

After more than a decade and at least a $1 million investment, the big test for a locally made mosquito protection product has arrived.

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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 3, 2016
MY VIEW: The Danger of Endangered Species Act

Florida's revisions of its Imperiled Species Plan are heading toward punishing landowners. Florida should adopt the Texas model.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 18, 2016
Copy that

The supposed demise of the printing and copying industry hasn't dented one industry executive's confidence. He has big plans for the future.

  • Strategies
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 1, 2016
Corporate report

Hertz Equipment names chairman; Cell tower venture seeks $500 million; Connecticut company relocates to Sarasota; Firm expands, plans 35 jobs; Top executive switches roles

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Katie Gower, 35

Director of Business Development, Ed Taylor Construction

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 14, 2014
Tree glee

A landscaping business on a significant growth spurt, surpassing $2 million in annual sales, tackles some common business conundrums. First up: delegating management-centric tasks.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 19, 2015
Paying on time

Fewer bank customers are late paying their loans as the Gulf Coast economy recovers. That's good news for future bank profits.

  • Finance
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • June 26, 2015
Team player

Rachelle Madrigal has a big role behind the scenes for the Bradenton Marauders.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 10, 2015
Medical is in

The specialty office product has exploded in popularity among investors.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 24, 2015
Ant man

A termite and pest business that only recently surpassed $1 million in annual sales has an audacious goal.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 23, 2015
Crunch it

The use of data to aid decision-making isn't just for big businesses. A forward-thinking golf course also does it.

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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • November 27, 2015
My View: The danger of the Endangered Species Act

Florida's revisions of its Imperiled Species Plan are heading toward punishing landowners. Florida should adopt the Texas model.

  • Opinion
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • August 7, 2015
Steel deal

P.J. Callaghan has built relationships, and projects, in the steel building industry since World War II. But even older companies need to reinvent.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2015
Senior-housing market has new player

Private equity investor Quadrum Global purchased 33 acres in Fort Myers for a 264,070-square-foot new community.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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