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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 3, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Lee E. Arnold Jr.

Lee E. Arnold Jr. chairman and CEO, Colliers International,Tampa Bay

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • September 11, 2015
Five things that cause poor cash flow

Are you experiencing poor cash flow? Take a look at these things to get to the root of your issue.

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 14, 2025
After nearly closing, Sarasota cheese shop raises capital to remain open

The owner of Artisan Cheese Company, facing closure due to a host of issues, finds salvation in an angel investor — and her customers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 15, 2024
Report: Florida manufacturing is booming, rivals tourism

Florida ranks 10th in the U.S. for manufacturing employment, and the industry is poised for growth, according to the 2023 Florida Manufacturing report.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 9, 2025
Chad Romans, 22

40 Under 40 winner Chad Romans is owner of Pest Patrol of Southwest Florida.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 28, 2025
Wisconsin bank moves into SWFL with $6M investment in branches

IncredibleBank says its aw shucks vibe, all the way from The Badger State, works well in the sunshine.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 3, 2020
Apartment development in the wake of crisis

Southwest Florida's foreclosure crisis of a decade ago left its mark and persuaded many to opt for apartment living

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2006
No Black Holes

A trio of veteran bankers formed a successful trust company by focusing on the areas missed by large banks. It turns out the big boys miss a lot.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 10, 2018
Cybersecurity sector bear hugs Tampa region

With business and so many other aspects of our daily lives increasingly moving online and into the cloud, it’s never been a better time to be part of the cybersecurity industry. That’s especially true for companies and workers in the Tampa Bay region.

  • Technology
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 2, 2026
26 ways organizations use AI to be better at business

Some call it cool. Some call it creepy. AI can be a bit of both, but a certainty lies amid the confusion: The technology has a future-is-know ability to redefine how nearly any business does business.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2004
Office Users Go Away ?

Business owners say the Sarasota City Commission should alter the retail portion of the downtown master plan.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2003
Broker of the Year: Broker Follows Own Rules

Much of commercial real estate broker Barry Seidel's business comes from repeat customers. What's his secret?Like a tiger on the prowl, Barry Seidel follows his instincts. That may mean positioning the price on a commercial sale property higher than the

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2003
Rise and Fall

A Tampa company's venture into Internet kiosks at shopping malls failed during the dot-com bust. An Ohio mall operator wants at least $4 million in unpaid rent.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 19, 2021
Next Generation

Brian and Adam Seidel are stepping up to run the Sarasota commercial real estate, American Property Group of Sarasota Inc., firm founded by their parents.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By John Haughey |
  • July 19, 2019
Pro-business group seeks to grow profile behind membership surge

Former middle school teacher now helps entrepreneurs grow companies.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 5, 2014
Game of thrones

Renting portable restrooms is a tough job, but Robin Youmans is one of the best in the business.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 21, 2009
Bills impacting business

The Legislature was relatively kind to Florida businesses and property owners this year, streamlining permitting processes, lowering some taxes, reducing some government regulations.The following is a list of the most important bills and resolutions that were passed during the session.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 23, 2023
Law firm adopts people-first approach to expansion

As out-of-state law firms look to make inroads in Florida, one in particular is succeeding with a softer, more personable approach.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2006
Independent Streak

The Watkins family has steered the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club for 60 years by continually renovating and upgrading.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 29, 2010
Ocular Opportunity

One of the Gulf Coast's largest eye-care practices seeks more growth — without relinquishing its obsessively tight grip on its vaunted customer service approach. It's a delicate balance.

  • Strategies
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