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  • By Christina Faro-Pilliteri |
  • May 11, 2023
Don't underestimate the value of a solid performance management plan

Performance management plans are vital to employee engagement, retention.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 2, 2022
Resort, already $100M over original price tag, faces $35M in hurricane damages

Allegiant Travel Co. discloses the cost of financial damage to the Port Charlotte resort in an SEC filing.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 17, 2022
Luxury Sarasota handbag manufacturer captures big wins

BSwanky turns five-years-old this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2022
Statewide law firm announces second merger in two months

With the expansion into Naples, Gunster will have a foothold in each major market in Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2023
$729 million SWFL community bank names new CEO

The leadership change represents the first time in the bank’s 20-year history that it will operate under a new CEO.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2007
Tuning up Deals

Anthony Migliore comes to commercial real estate with songs still spinning in his head from a past career. His best melody has been to aim for small successes.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2007
Beall's Inc. buys Tropicana HQ

The move cements Beall's headquarters in Manatee County.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2007
Coming to America

A British-born construction guru now working on the Gulf Coast finds flaws in how American developers track a project's finances.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
Radio Web

The onslaught of the Internet, satellite radio and podcasts has altered the radio business. But Beasley Broadcast Group is investing in new technology to counter those threats.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Legal Assisting Program wins approval from American Bar Fowler White hires new litigation attorney George Edgecomb Bar earns professionalism awardStetson to present fourth bankruptcy symposiumPatent attorney

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2008
Health Navigators

Delphi, a St. Petersburg company, helps employers and their staffs get the best value in health care coverage.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2008
Mooring Maneuvers

A marina management firm is aiming to expand its reach, both in geography and potential clientele, so it can avoid the sinking market.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2008
Power Play

Companies and environmental groups are pushing for more renewable energy in Florida, which would increase competition among energy providers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2009
Changeup

Scout Advisor Corp. has improved its software products forprofessional scouts and looks forward to branching into other sports.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2009
Cattle Call

A Gulf Coast rancher has discovered a novel way to maintain her working independence in a down economy: Brokering livestock deals from Havana to Islamabad.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2009
Gulf Coast banker hits back

Century Bank President John O'Neil spent part of the past week in Washington, D.C. with some of the country's top banking regulators. He was there for a fight.

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  • January 9, 2004
ALYSSA M. SELLS

Partner Law office of Edwards & SellsBusiness Profile: Sells' practice focuses on real property issues. On the litigation side, she represents property owners throughout Florida in landlord/tenant matters

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  • October 24, 2003
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Akerman Senterfitt absorbs Miami/Orlando firm Supreme Court Disciplines LawyersFoley & Lardner will sponsor Chrysler ChampionshipClearwater attorney joins Million Dollar Forum

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Tampa firm adds six attorneys, including two veteran lawyers Bankruptcy attorney joins Hill, Ward & HendersonTampa firm adds two new associatesFirmis lawyers honored in national publication

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2009
Minnesota bank steps out of the cold

Community bankers in Sarasota are abuzz over the latest competitor to the join the trenches, this one via a government-forced ousting of two other institutions.

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