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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2006
Corporate Report

Bristol Bank merging with Bank of FloridaSuperior Bancorp one step closer to merger with Kensington BankshoresNine projects recognized by AIA for architectural excellenceVerizon Wireless broadband covers Lee, Charlotte, SarasotaSunTrust promotes Waetjen for Southwest Florida American Commerce Bank gaining 'Momentum'Clearwater office listed fourth in Top Specialty ContractorsFirst Watch Restaurants creeping up the East CoastSarasota Ritz' Vernona named 'best' restaurant in FloridaEnvironmental Process Systems rolling out mold-resistant coating

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2004
Profitable Recovery

Devin Rutkowski converted sweat equity into a collection of rental homes in one of Sarasota's most attractive neighborhoods.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
Debt Free

Harris Rosen's philosophy of operating a debt-free company allows him to strengthen his position in the Central Florida hospitality market.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • February 11, 2011
Sticker Shock

Employers are still struggling with the last big increase in unemployment compensation taxes. Now, legislators try to figure out how to soften an even bigger blow that could threaten economic recovery.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 1, 2024
Millions of dollars at stake in statewide bankers vs. lawyers dispute

Roiled by a rule change that forces banks to pay higher interest payments for certain accounts, multiple Florida bankers see legislation as a solution. The Florida Bar sees the controversy differently.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 17, 2022
Wage warrior: CEO goes above and beyond for worker pay

Tampa-based Volt Lighting has raised its starting hourly pay rate to double the state’s minimum wage.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2007
Runner Up - Tampa Bay

Jacob BeckelFrank Winston CrumJose Morales Marty Schaffel

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 14, 2022
Alyssa Thomas, 34

Sarasota Sailing Squadron, manager

  • Class of 2022
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Brighton Furnishings to liquidate Plaza Verdi negotiations said to be moving smoothlyPresident nominates Florida appellate Judge Virginia Maria Hernandez Covington for U.S. Judge

  • News
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 1, 2020
CEO invests $3M into fast-growing business he founded

'There’s a lot happening here,' HealthLynked Chairman and CEO Dr. Michael Dent says of the firm.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 16, 2019
Admitted workaholic heads to ‘Hilton on wheels' to recharge

Karen Mosteller has a welcome respite from the grind.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 8, 2015
A hospitable school

With nearly 900 students, FGCU's school of resort and hospitality management is producing job-ready graduates for the recovering industry.

  • Industries
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 1, 2025
Reforms to new condo safety law may be coming

The Florida Legislature is expected to take up changes and tweaks to a safety law passed to prevent a repeat of the Surfside condo collapse in 2021.

  • Florida
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
Why Downtown Retail Will Rise Again

John Simon, director of development for Taubman Centers Inc., explains why the timing is right for his new firm's downtown Sarasota project. Also: Simons' ingredients for successful downtown retail.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 17, 2022
CEO of Florida's largest daily newspaper looks ahead upon retirement

Venerable news organization, during an era of sweeping changes in how customers consume content, is about to get a new CEO.

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  • By Kat Wingert |
  • April 16, 2025
AI: The next new frontier?

While some media organizations are clamoring to be leaders in artificial intelligence, the Observer is following a different approach.

  • Opinion
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 1, 2024
Construction firm's 'overcome anything' mindset pays off

The pandemic and Hurricane Ian nearly destroyed an upstart Fort Myers construction firm. It even cost the owners their new home. Now G&R Construction has a new showroom from which to embark on its next phase.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 10, 2022
2022 Innovator: Praxis Medical, Tampa

Founded by an entrepreneurial radiologist, the company's products are improving and redefining basic medical procedures.

  • Technology
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 29, 2022
Medical device industry entrepreneur attacks a new industry niche

After growing and exiting one $100 million business, startup medical device entrepreneur Alex Lucio has latched onto another big opportunity.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2006
Match Up

Jula, 34, never thought his business calling would be using the Internet and technology as a way of connecting the right businesses with each other - a sort of a behind-the-scenes matchmaker. Jula prefers the term "networking evangelist."Still, there's Jula, telling a recent visitor to his Sarasota office that his startup operation is "all about creating something that allows you to be found."

  • Entrepreneurs
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