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By Business Observer Staff |
November 28, 2008

Market RUBDOWN

Opening 10 massage stores during an economic slump might sound crazy. But growing like that is comfort food to one Gulf Coast entrepreneur.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff |
December 11, 2008

Tech works

Cisco and other tech companies could see a boon from President-elect Obama's proposed stimulus plan that is heavy on tech infrastructure.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff |
April 9, 2004

Cherished Values: More About Families Than Cows

Chick-fil-A Inc. President Dan Cathy discusses corporate values and why the second generation of quick-service restaurateurs is just getting it wrong.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff |
August 25, 2008

Attractive debt

Large institutional investors, including the largest pension fund in the U.S., are finding debt funds more attractive than stocks. It could be a risky, but lucrative, bet if the economy turns around.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff |
August 25, 2008

A Tough Word

From a large plate of difficult questions for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke comes this: Which financial institutions can he save and which ones does he have to let fail?

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff |
August 20, 2009

Metal Moxie

The Weber family has always run its recycling business conservatively, paying cash for new equipment and never taking debt. It's paying off now.

Entrepreneurs

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By Mark Gordon |
August 20, 2010

Sweet Dreams

The Gulf Coast hotel industry has been hit from all sides lately. But one entrepreneur has bet big — $25 million big — on his visionary property.

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By Carl Cronan |
March 11, 2011

Tampa-based contractor J.O. DeLotto and Sons tries to maintain old-fashioned values along with a strong book of business. It isn't the biggest, yet that hasn't stopped it from going after big-time projects.

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By Mark Gordon |
June 22, 2012

Carpet Ride

Rufus Ashby scrambled to survive the recession. He made tough moves, including a major downsizing of his flooring and carpet business. Now, armed with a new financial backer, he finally sees better days.

Industries

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By Denise Kalette |
December 6, 2012

Ready for Takeoff

Steven Santo ordered his planes to stand-down. The cost was high, but not doing it might have been costlier.

Strategies

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By Louis Llovio |
November 18, 2021

New season: Work begins on beloved resort

After several months of delays, a massive redevelopment of the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is underway.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Grier Ferguson |
June 8, 2018

Membership-based group overcomes industry obstacles

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, serving businesses in Manatee County and Sarasota County, has maintained a focus on what its members want, leading to steady growth.

Strategies

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By Mark Gordon |
September 1, 2017

Wade In

In the past six months, a $150 million roofing company has moved into a new corporate headquarters and named a new CEO. Up next: managing rapid expansion.

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By Mark Gordon |
May 6, 2016

Beacon of light

Insurance, for many companies, has become a commodity. Bill Taulbee and his colleagues are out to change that narrative.

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By Mark Gordon |
August 7, 2015

Rock it

A determined scientist aims to find success in a new role. He won't let a company history littered with scandal deter him.

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By Beth Luberecki |
October 2, 2015

Sticky fingers

The industry that bonds Intertape Polymer Group together has been in decline. Yet Intertape, the second-largest tape producer in North America, forges ahead.

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By Jean Gruss |
October 2, 2015

Market dominance

Few firms dominate their regions like Henderson Franklin does in Southwest Florida. Russell Schropp intends to keep it that way as he takes over as managing partner.

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By Michael Hinman |
April 3, 2015

A slow burn

MagneGas Corp. sees itself as a future technology giant. But first it has to find a profitable application for its clean-burning fuel.

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By Elizabeth King |
April 10, 2025

St. Armands Circle buzzes as hurricane recovery continues

The head of the St. Armands Circle Association and merchants discuss the state of St. Armands Circle in April — as the 2025 hurricane season looms.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King |
May 2, 2025

Fast-casual franchisee grows to four SoFresh stores in region

"I like the challenge," says entrepreneur William Wolf, who started out as a professional gamer and recently turned around an underperforming restaurant in a matter of months. One lesson? Put customer service first.

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Carpet Ride

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New season: Work begins on beloved resort

Membership-based group overcomes industry obstacles

Wade In

Beacon of light

Rock it

Sticky fingers

Market dominance

A slow burn

St. Armands Circle buzzes as hurricane recovery continues

Fast-casual franchisee grows to four SoFresh stores in region

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