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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 14, 2012
Change and Adapt

John Williams helped take one Gulf Coast firm to the top of a niche industry. Now, after a two-year break, he's back.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 17, 2013
The business of being Nik

An entrepreneur who signs his emails 'Never Give Up!' must have a good story. For Nik Wallenda, that story is all about scaling new heights.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 8, 2013
Fresh Start

Mediation services are a fast-growing segment of the legal industry. An entrepreneurial husband-wife team seeks to capitalize on the trend with a focus on divorces.

  • Law
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 1, 2013
Wheels Up

Opening a $25 million luxury auto dealership in a recession was dicey. But one local dealership now reaps the benefits of thinking big.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2021
$16 million nonprofit adds three new board members

Sharon Hillstrom, Rochelle Nigri and Walton Pearson were each unanimously approved to serve a three-year term.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 3, 2020
New leader of century-old retailer has plans to encourage collaboration, employee growth

Matt Beall was previously president of Bealls Stores.

  • Leadership
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • February 8, 2022
The old way of recruiting employees doesn't work in the new normal. Here's what does.

Although the changes are coming fast, a delayed strategy can be costly.

  • Advice
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • May 11, 2018
Health care giant takes over transplant program

Lee Health's Kidney Transplant Institute at Gulf Coast Medical Center is a community service — but officials don't expect a moneymaker.

  • Healthcare
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  • By John Haughey |
  • September 28, 2018
Publix announces $28 million HQ upgrade, 700 jobs

Publix's $28 million expansion will be boosted by $4.2 million in performance-based state and local incentives coordinated through Enterprise Florida. To qualify for the subsidies, Publix’s renovated headquarters must add 700 new corporate jobs with an av

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 8, 2019
How to hire lots of people and train them fast

People and process means a lot at PDQ.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 28, 2016
Corporate report

Publix promotes pair of real estate executives; Builder wins work for medical facility; Trust company hires investments executive; Kidney care company appoints top Florida official

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 12, 2017
Pouch Players

With a new executive and new product line, a manufacturer sets its sights on big growth plans.

  • Manufacturing
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 5, 2018
Big Doings

Between a new major in virtual reality and a $22 million student dorm, there are multiple significant projects on the horizon at one of the region's bellwether colleges.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 18, 2014
Bust Through

It's been four years since a global energy powerhouse bought a $200 million Gulf Coast business with a national presence in home services. The new owners are poised for a breakout.

  • Strategies
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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • January 31, 2014
Bank on it

As downtown Tampa's renaissance evolves, so do uses for bricks and mortar. One walk-in bank vault is no longer used to protect loot.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 15, 2013
Encouraging innovation

Entrepreneur Elaine Myrback started her technology company 15 years ago. Now she encourages her employees to come up with ideas to help the business grow.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2013
Corporate Report: Dec. 13

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • August 26, 2016
Fillings to fillers

Dr. David Schirmer left a high-end clientele back in New York when the dentist moved south. He has rebuilt his practice by embracing an entrepreneurial staple: Keep an open mind on new revenue streams.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2016
Corporate report

Health business acquires 30,000 Medicaid members; Credit union names new top executive; Builder brings back former leader; Pest control firm cracks top 20; Sailing champion joins area business; Law firm adds partner

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 14, 2016
Laser focus

Jonathan Sigg started a day spa business in Estero with $500 and eight months of free rent. Now The Laser Lounge Spa has five locations, including Sarasota.

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