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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 28, 2010
Game of Coins

Steve Shenbaum, founder of Game On Media in Bradenton, helps people get more out of networking.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 28, 2010
Break the Chain

As if the recession wasn't tough enough, Gulf Coast manufacturing executive Daniel Judge has spent the past few years dealing with gang members in the workforce — willingly.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 27, 2010
Beyond eBay

Gulf Coast entrepreneur Jim Moore finally launched a Web site for his $20 million business after years of resistance. It was a lucrative move.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 30, 2010
Trim the fat

A group of mostly retired business executives is launching an effort to rein in government spending by Lee County. It will fight the twin challenges of apathy and well-entrenched politicians.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 13, 2010
GULF COAST 500: Capital Intensive

When the banking crisis subsides, the directors and executives of the Bank of Naples are betting their bank is one of the last standing. Capital is key.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 14, 2010
Big Title

There are more than 400 cities, towns and villages in Florida and Brooke Mitchell ferrets out lien information from any of them. Little wonder her business, Property Debt Research, is growing so fast.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 9, 2011
Qualified Survival

A banker mired in regulatory agony for three years has rediscovered his calling. But the industry is still a challenge.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 26, 2013
Find good people

Human resource professional of the year Sandie Peterson says the recession changed the way she considers job candidates.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 31, 2013
Light on the dark side

Drew Breakspear knows what it's like to sit across the table from regulators. The veteran banker now oversees the state's financial-services industry as its chief regulator.

  • Florida
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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • December 21, 2012
Testing his Mettle

After gaining and then losing 60 pounds, car dealer John Marazzi's workout regimen has become serious business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2012
Corporate Report: December 21

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 4, 2011
Sky High

An economic downturn grounded Colette Eddy in the late 1980s. She's hoping regulatory uncertainty in 2012 doesn't do the same.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 11, 2011
Roll This

A cigar aficionado has returned to his passion. It's a perilous move.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 28, 2011
Chocolate Trust

Philip Fincher gave up a lucrative career in estate-planning law to indulge in a secret passion for desserts. Now, he buys chocolate by the ton.

  • Entrepreneurs
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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 Denise Federer |
  • July 5, 2013
Know thyself

Leveraging your self knowledge is the key to excelling as a leader.

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  • March 8, 2013
Corporate Report: March 8

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • March 29, 2013
Passing the Baton

How to successfully transition leadership in your organization.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 28, 2013
Out of the shadows

Sublease space was a drag on the commercial real estate market, but brokers say there's less of that shadow space available today. It's another good sign for landlords.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 9, 2011
Sinkhole Sages

Two former construction workers dug into an unwelcoming industry at the start of the recession. Their keen intuition helped them find success in the sinkhole business.

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