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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 2, 2015
Break it up

Knowing when to punt a model or strategy can be an excruciating entrepreneurial decision. Here's how a newbie did it.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2015
Off the path

Mary Anne Servian was never a walker. But a major injury led to a life transformation.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 16, 2015
On a wire

Dave Chism might be relatively new to running his own company. But he's not afraid to take chances.

  • Industries
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2024
$800M Longboat Key resort welcomes locals for soft opening

The resort, which has been under construction for nearly three years, unveiled the awe-worthy features of the five-star property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 24, 2025
Sarasota med-spa hires fractional COO

Marlow Med Aesthetics has hired a seasoned sales executive to lead the business into the next phase of its growth.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2025
Sarasota advertising, marketing firm owner dies at 65

Joe Grano’s Next-Mark LLC celebrated 20 years in business earlier this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 1, 2024
Tampa Bay architects: High interest rates remain big obstacle

A survey of architects finds that even with interest rates high, some firms are in hiring mode.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jeff Brandes |
  • October 29, 2025
Former state senator: Expanded term limits will be a big win for Florida

No business can flourish if it changes leaders every two years. But that’s Florida’s Legislature. Twelve-years terms would breed better, smarter results.

  • Opinion
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 31, 2026
Tampa Bay architects predict slower real estate growth in 2026

A survey of Tampa Bay area architects predicts real estate development will continue in 2026 but at a slower pace due to high interest rates and tariffs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 5, 2005
Who is Al Pina?

Florida newspapers portray the Tampa Bay area activist as a selfless defender of the poor. His ex-wife saw another side of him.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2003
Flattering Figures

Chico's is the hottest women's retailer in America. But its founders are stepping back a third time. New CEO Scott Edmonds, a former plumbing wholesaler, must now prove the third time's a charm.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Whimsical Arts buys former Buddhist retreatRestaurant chain Mattison'smay close Longboat steakhouseNorth Port Storage Zoneadds partner, changes nameCounty issues DRIfor Lakewood CentreAdler Group buys two airport-area parksInvestor group buys PalazzoVillage at Quail CreekVine Ripe specialties buys Canal Street buildingsMarcobay buys Kuehne & Nagel warehouseIllinois investor buys buildingfor Goodard School,br>Marcobay buys Kuehne & Nagel warehouseIllinois investor buys buildingfor Goodard SchoolBoston investment firm buysUlmerton industrial building

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2004
Unaffordable Housing

Why there's a shortage of affordable housing and how to end it.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2007
Ready to Grow

Advantec expands it niche and triples its sales staff to grab more of the domestic human resources outsourcing market projected by one research firm to reach $42 billion next year.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
Coffee Talk

WCI Communities' CFO resigns: The recent resignation of James Dietz, the chief financial officer of Bonita Springs-based WCI Communities, sparked lively discussions on the company's message boards. Network Liquidators appoints Jabil exec: Network Liquidators, a Tampa-based buyer and seller of pre-owned networking and telecommunications equipment, has appointed Steve Torres as chief financial officer.Sink says state should tighten its belt: Despite a state unemployment rate that is below the national average, expect belt tightening, streamlining of government and efforts to better protect the state financially from hurricanes as the state takes in less revenue.Sink to campaign for Democrats: And while she's tending the state's cash register, expect to see Florida CFO Alex Sink hit the campaign trail, working for fellow Democrats. At a recent CEO Council breakfast, she didn't name names.Metro acquires 8,300 home sites: Timing is everything. Although residential real estate is in the tank, there apparently are deals to be had. Some of them big.TOURISM TAXABLE SALES

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 17, 2006
High-growth ProS

India native Ajit Nair has built two companies into high-tech players. More revenue growth and possibly an IPO are up next.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 20, 2021
Renewed Confidence

After a COVID-related pause last year, apartment sales have ticked up amid improving fundamentals throughout the Gulf Coast.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 15, 2020
Ashley Drummonds, 32

Founder, ABS Protein Pancakes

  • Class of 2020
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 22, 2013
Butler did it

Gina Butler baked a $33 million cupcake franchise empire in a little more than five years. Her next move: take a big bite out of Florida.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2006
Lasday: Value is more than price

Since you will rarely win the war on price, help the customer believe in the superiority of your offering.Lou Lasday, an independent marketing adviser residing on Longboat Key, creates action-oriented strategic marketing initiatives for Gulf Coast emerging companies.

  • Opinion
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