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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2021
3D technology opens world of possibilities for DIY room designers, e-commerce firm says

St. Petersburg's Marxent one stop closer to winning patent for 3D e-commerce technology

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 11, 2021
California company franchise brings the heat to the area

Early next year, a Sarasota-based husband-and-wife duo will open an infrared sauna in Lakewood Ranch to bring healing to the community.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 25, 2020
Crisis communication strategies come to fore as pandemic rages

Kyle Parks, co-owner of St. Petersburg-based B2 Communications, says the coronavirus crisis is a time for businesses to prioritize communication above nearly all else.

  • Advice
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 8, 2020
CEO, despite crisis, refuses to run $37M company scared

Ted Bill is focused on his employee's health and safety — plus conserving cash.

  • Leadership
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • May 18, 2018
Software firm programs 100% annual growth

Ryan Tremblay, founder of REfindly is one of the top entrepreneurs in Southwest Florida.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 25, 2018
Ryan Love, 29

 Director of retail operations, Norman Love Confections

  • Class of 2018
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 1, 2014
Tuscan Treats

Sasse's serves Northern Italian and European dishes to a business crowd in the center of Fort Myers.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • January 29, 2016
With purpose

Bonnie Silvestri found her passion tying community service to education.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Anita Todd |
  • November 6, 2015
Out back

Paul Schulz isn't the first executive to retire young after a big business sale. But his next act is decidedly unique.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 28, 2015
Good visibility

U.S. Bank's wealth management arm is boosting its presence and visibility in Naples. Other areas of the state are on the radar.

  • Strategies
  • By Flint Stephens |
  • February 4, 2015
Employers eye savings, other benefits through telemedicine

Telemedicine is showing promise for employers by lower costs and improving outcomes.

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  • By Chad Campbell |
  • April 25, 2025
Q and A with Chad Campbell, Florida President for Sunwest Bank: Gulf Coast CEO Forum Member and Treasurer

Chad Campbell with Sunwest Bank shares his experience as a member of the Gulf Coast CEO Forum and Board of Directors’ Treasurer.

  • Gulf Coast CEO Forum
  • By Doug Walters |
  • May 30, 2025
Q and A with Doug Walters, Managing Partner for Walters & Associates, CPAs: Gulf Coast CEO Forum Member and Chair

Doug Walters with Walter & Associates, CPAs shares his experience as a member of the Gulf Coast CEO Forum and Board of Directors’ Chair.

  • Gulf Coast CEO Forum
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 20, 2006
40 Under 40 Winners Page 4

Jeff ReynoldsAmy L. SchneiderGardner SherrillTracey Sievertson-LockeDan SinclairMark A. StevensBrian StockJeff VerkonRobert WellsDenise L. Wheeler

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2006
It Takes a Team

A $3,000 loan sparked the idea for a company that generated more than $10 million in sales in its fourth year. Turns out, there's a hot market for used computer hardware that costs a fraction of its original retail price.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 18, 2006
Entrepreneur of the Year

Ian MacKechnie, Founder, Amscot: There's no slowing down Ian MacKechnie. At 62, he still works about 60 hours a week over six days. He took one day in his company's most recent fiscal year.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 1, 2005
Recipe for Growth

From 52 to 200 in three years, Rick Akam prepares the ingredients to grow the First Watch restaurant chain.

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  • December 17, 2004
Agent V. Realtors

A lone agent takes on the Sarasota Board of Realtors, alleging antitrust violations.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 21, 2011
Scrap public education; make all of it private

Last week provided great political-media entertainment in our little part of Florida. It also brought to light the fatal flaw of public education.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 13, 2021
To the rescue: Air ambulance company ready to fly anywhere on the planet to help

Jet ICU, a Tampa based air ambulance company, is on a mission: both to grow its specialized services in the clouds and a unique insurance operation on the ground.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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