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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 1, 2021
In the midst of inventory shortages, some homebuilders are learning to be nimble

'We plan far ahead of need,' says one developer.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 5, 2021
Law firms grapple with rapid changes in office environments

The pandemic has amped up an ongoing assessment of office space within the legal industry. Firms look to cut costs where possible — while reaming creative and flexible.

  • Law
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  • By Elizabeth Djinis |
  • January 29, 2021
Medical practice, partially by treating COVID-19 patients, tracks growth path

A six-year-old medical practice, going against conventional wisdom, is in rare air amid the pandemic: growing revenue and looking for new offices and markets.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 2, 2020
Make a stand: Manufacturing sector switches gears for the greater good

Gulf Coast manufacturers are putting their normal business practices on hold and repurposing their facilities and resources for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 14, 2020
Recently hired executive makes immediate shift to crisis mode

The coronavirus pandemic delivered one of the region's newest big-company CEOs, Frances Allen, a supersized jolt. She's already pivoted to Plan B.

  • Leadership
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 28, 2019
Package deal: Innovative food duo ready their plan of attack

Rob and Tracy Povolny have a plan to take their Tampa, Florida, food business — Eat Fresco — to the national level. The company produces prepackaged meals that are vacuum-sealed, not frozen.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 3, 2022
Sauce is the secret for young entrepreneur with an 'old soul'

Starting out with just a dream in his parents' kitchen, David Habib's star has risen like a rocket in the food industry as his Clearwater, Florida-based company, Yo Mama's Foods, sees rapid growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • February 25, 2022
Restaurants turn to automation to fill positions — and increase productivity

As the hospitality industry grapples with a shortage of workers, robots are becoming more enticing.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 9, 2022
Luxury hotel expert dishes on Tampa Bay’s allure

Pendry hotels founder talks up the Tampa buzz, growing up in the hotel business and delivering a luxury residential component to his hotels.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • November 30, 2018
Focus on customer service, empathy are secrets behind company's multimillion dollar growth

Cool Today President Jaime DiDomenico says he serves the company's 244 other employees.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 11, 2019
Banker embraces risky career move to forge new path

When she sensed her career stalled, Theresa Bursey decided it was the perfect time to take a chance. Now she’s on the cusp of something greater.

  • Leadership
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 15, 2019
Medical device maker wakes up a bedroom community

Thanks to a $30 million investment by TouchPoint Medical, a subsidiary of Concordville, Pa.-based TouchPoint Inc., Pasco County, Florida, will receive an influx of 116 good-paying jobs and a division of a multinational company.

  • Strategies
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 13, 2018
Design studio makes medical buildings lean and green

Damon Romanello leads Studio+ in designing health care spaces with lean design principles focused on patient comfort

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 30, 2018
Citizen-led group clamors for economic development

The growth vs. no growth conundrum is on full display in one Manatee County town. Will the business community win the day?

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • April 1, 2022
New Sarasota-based law firm president outlines ambitious goals

Painted as a calm, reliable leader, Telese Zuberer steps into the president role at Icard Merrill with ease.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2016
Economic Forecast | Sarasota-Manatee

The one word that could neatly sum up what Gulf Coast business owners and entrepreneurs would like to see in the economy in 2017 is a soothing one: balance.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 10, 2023
Not-dead-yet mentality leads dinner theater to rise above slew of obstacles

In a period of decline for regional theaters, one in Fort Myers sustains an audience through some basic business principles and adapting to changing customer tastes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2009
Victims or Culpable

Once Art Nadel is apprehended and answers questions about themoney, investors will focus next on the other partners: What did they know?

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2008
Baron of Collier

Paul Marinelli says the growth of the Barron Collier Co. is a result of 'we,' not 'I.' But his philosophy on partnerships has generated some extraordinary results.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 16, 2021
Pair of startup banks in region raise $65 million to attack market

The market for new banks in Florida and nationwide is exceedingly dry. A pair of ambitious bankers hope to make it rain with some new entries.

  • Finance
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