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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2019
CEO abruptly exits major area retailer

Women’s retailer Chico’s FAS, one of the largest companies in Southwest Florida, has named an interim CEO in the wake of former CEO and president Shelley Broader’s immediate resignation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 27, 2018
Former newspaper building under contract

Sarasota developer Wayne Ruben of WMR Consulting LLC to acquire former Sarasota Herald-Tribune headquarters in downtown Sarasota for possible redevelopment including apartments

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 7, 2018
New school can accommodate more students in master-planned community

Babcock Neighborhood School

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2018
Onetime nonprofit exec finds new purpose in real estate

David Crawford was in the field earlier in his career but left it work for a web marketing firm, has returned. He says he believes he hit the jackpot answer to that question. He promises to give away 15% of his commission from every home sale to a nonprof

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2018
This bank merger is child's play

When New Jersey's Valley National Bank acquired Clearwater-based USAmeriBank, it didn't anticipate having to answer tough questions from a 6-year-old customer.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • November 4, 2016
Corporate report

Analytics firm names new chief revenue officer; Organization hires first president; Homebuilder appoints area executive; Commercial brokerage adds senior leader

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 9, 2016
Head Entrepreneur TV

Brian Benson has recorded video interviews with some of the most successful CEOs and entrepreneurs nationwide. Now he aims to turn the treasure trove into a viable business.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • January 13, 2017
The fighter

Angela Melvin battles back tears at work, where she counsels young children grieving the death of a loved one. It's a different kind of tussle outside work.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2017
IN MEMORIAM | Wendel Kent 1924-2017

A trio of well-connected Sarasota business executives, over lunch one day in 1982, decided they could no longer stay quiet against what they considered an unfriendly business environment. They specifically geared up to contest a proposed two-year moratorium on new construction.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 31, 2017
Nice Pattern

Supply is short and demand is long for warehouse spaces in several pockets of the region. One company plans to capitalize on the dynamic.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2017
Data Snapshot: Home run

Airbnb reports heavy spikes in bookings in Florida cities with Major League Baseball spring training.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 25, 2017
Southwest Florida complexes trade for $137.6 million

A pair of Southwest Florida apartment complexes have sold for a combined $137.6 million, a sign that investors' fever for rental projects remains high in Lee and Collier counties.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 22, 2017
Kids are All Right

An executive who seeks a deeper connection to where his donations go found his spot in an adoption charity. 'Child causes really pull at my heart strings,' Michael Malatin says.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 29, 2017
In the Round

Maintaining consistency among far-flung locations is the holy grail of the franchise industry. One enterprising couple — think secret shoppers — has pursued the challenge with vigor.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 5, 2018
Fair Warning

Going behind the scenes of a state fair is a glance at a lesson any business could use: how to remain relevant in a sea of competition.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 12, 2018
Dr. Violin

A busy Southwest Florida doctor finds solace in a high-pressure musical side gig.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Chelsea Chana, 23, and Kris Chana, 25

Chelsea Place Retirement and Assisted Living

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Sonika Fourie, 24

Interior Designer, The Schimberg Group Inc.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Melissa Link, 35

Owner, Brand Eleven Eleven

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 4, 2013
A Young Assist

A young couple, newly married, is in the business of helping the elderly. It's a perfect fit.

  • Entrepreneurs
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