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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • May 28, 2026
New Naples food truck offers curbside caviar

Nisha Singh’s Gourmet Chariot offers up charcuterie, champagne and caviar on wheels.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2007
Some Pain, Some Gain

The Gulf Coast's top business managers offer widely varying views on the economy's prospects. But overall, '08 is seen as a bit sunnier.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • November 21, 2022
Student, class action lawsuit against USF over COVID fees heads to Florida Supreme Court

The defense against the lawsuit centers on a sovereign immunity claim.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2009
Never Say No

Maurice Opstal says one key to beating the recession, at least for a startup construction firm, is never to turn down a job. Water heaters in Alaska, anyone?

  • Industries
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 12, 2021
q&a | Pinar Harris

SB Architects' vice president and principal has carved out a niche along the Gulf Coast with high-end residential offerings

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 29, 2019
Commercial real estate investor finds niche in area retail centers

The hunt for more commercial real estate investments that fit the bill for Lita Sciturro-Smith is on.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 20, 2014
Knead for Speed

Rene DeGuia doesn't just toss dough. He turns making pizza into a fast-paced passion. It's made him a better businessman.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 22, 2016
Being David

Mid-sized brokerage firms are finding unique ways to battle the Gulf Coast area industry giants.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 3, 2022
Investors continue to target HVAC, plumbing firms

Thanks to private equity dollars flooding into the market, the home services industry continues to consolidate, but the potential rewards come with risks.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2007
Perfect Timing

Starting a homebuilding company in one of the worst housing downturns may appear foolhardy. But don't bet against Jamie Pirello. He's made a fortune timing the housing market right.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 2, 2005
The Lessons of Plaza Verdi

None of the participants in the failed Plaza Verdi project in downtown Sarsota is assigning blame to anyone. But timing and a lack of communication played key roles in its demise.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • November 25, 2009
Backward economics

The productive trend toward regionalism is being undermined by the protectionism of local preference ordinances hoped to keep more tax dollars circulating within communities. The trade-off is higher costs and lower quality for public projects.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 9, 2025
Retired nuclear sub captain on how to reframe, remain 'super calm'

Oftentimes crucial leadership decisions are made with little foresight. There is a better way.

  • Leadership
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 19, 2023
40 more homes announced for Parrish community

The homes will start in the mid-$400,000s.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 8, 2023
Community bank adds SBA lending unit

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is also celebrating its 20 year-anniversary this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 13, 2023
Late-night hot chicken brand expands to Tampa

The restaurant is planning a grand opening for June 16.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 18, 2023
Report: Tampa is the most expensive city in Florida, Sarasota not far behind

According to a study, Tampa's leisure and transportation costs were its undoing.

  • Florida
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 10, 2023
Sarasota law firm adds new management member

The longtime Sarasota law firm has made a change to its management committee.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 11, 2023
New leader emerges at Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch area real estate brokerages

Terrence Cook will help oversee the company's three locations in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 18, 2023
Tampa shipping company to open office in Mexico

BlueGrace Logistics’ cross-border expansion will become official later this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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