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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2003
21 Change in Leadership

Florida Bar President Miles McGrane declares his focus: children's legal needs. He hopes to raise $250,000 for the children's foundation.

  • Law
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • January 7, 2011
Beyond Bennett

State Sen. Mike Bennett exceeded all expectations when he became the Senate's number two leader, but it wasn't the first time this sailor went above and beyond the call of duty, and not likely to be the last.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 27, 2021
Entrepreneur sees the light on virus elimination

Forward-thinking entrepreneur makes pandemic shift to create a device that can eliminate pathogens. Up next: more market need-based shifts.

  • Industries
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 17, 2021
Crafted Growth

A furniture store saw its revenue spike when customers started to work from home. It's also led to a 50% increase in its payroll.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • November 25, 2020
Area performing arts organization takes over former restaurant space

Amid the chaos of the pandemic, Rise Above Performing Arts moved into a former Naples Flatbread location at an indoor shopping mall.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 10, 2020
Marketer ignores risk, branches out with deal for web development firm

Big Sea, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based marketing firm, has acquired Pineapple Development and its powerful e-commerce capabilities.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 21, 2020
Festival faces hard calls, with $20M in potential donations at stake

The just-right decision — in-person or online? — remains elusive for nonprofits in search of how to raise money in a pandemic. A prominent Southwest Florida organization wades into the dilemma.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 24, 2020
Body of work: Long-awaited IPO nears for promising biotech firm

Tampa, Florida, biotech firm SynDaver appears poised for an IPO as it beefs up its sales team.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 24, 2020
Manufacturer of in-demand medical gear moves swiftly — with smarts

TouchPoint Medical also worked its contacts to maintain its supply chain.

  • Technology
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 9, 2019
Physician aims to link artificial intelligence with medical practices

HealthLynked is first and foremost a technology company with an emphasis on health care by linking patients with providers on multiple levels through a cloud-based software platform.

  • Health Care
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 23, 2018
Krispy Kreme franchise territory is a sweet opportunity

After five years of pursuit, Jim Cosentino won Krispy Kreme franchise rights to southeast Florida. Now he's tackling the west coast of Florida.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 21, 2018
Nexus of influence: Bank looks to set a trend

Regions Bank has debuted its next-generation style of branch, dubbed "Nexus," in South Pasadena, Florida.

  • Finance
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 16, 2019
Luxury automobile business builds customer base, plans for expansion

Offering a high-end service in a market already known for luxury requires adhering to a key business principle: details matter, from first to last impressions.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2017
Libertarians: Don't blame us for school choice disappointment

True school freedom, says a leading think-tank and school choice advocate, takes true dedication.

  • Opinion
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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • November 27, 2014
When to find a new bank

Small business owners and banks can have a love-hate relationship at times. How to navigate lending to get the most for your business.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan |
  • November 1, 2024
Holding your team to high standards requires a coaching mindset

Here are three steps to hold your team accountable to high expectations — while honoring them as human beings.

  • Advice
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 24, 2025
Lakewood Ranch megachurch in $10M mega-expansion mode

Grace Community Church bought a new building for its staff and is constructing an overflow parking lot and student center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 6, 2023
Clearwater family prepares for new era after acquisition

The decision to sell a successful family-owned business can be fraught with emotional baggage. Piper Fire Protection's unique corporate structure helped it get everyone onboard.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • August 26, 2022
Nationally known Fort Myers hospice CEO, after 40 years, remains industry force

"Making changes means really focusing on what needs to be done, not just what’s easy," Samira Beckwith says.

  • Health Care
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 25, 2023
Local FPL exec fills predecessor’s role with aplomb

With the pandemic in its infancy in summer 2020, Devaney Iglesias took on a big task: taking over a high-profile position for a retiring FPL executive.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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