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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 14, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 28, 2005
Finalist: Guardian Solutions

The mission of Guardian Solutions, a Bradenton-based developer of intelligent video surveillance software, is to make and sell equipment that monitors these facilities and fence lines.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 26, 2005
Harsh Climate

Value-added jobs rose 0.5% in Sarasota between 2003 and 2004, and average wages improved 1%. This hasn't helped businesses much in finding and keeping qualified employees.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 28, 2005
Strategic Execution

Fowler White Boggs Banker has embarked on a new phase of its five-year growth plan.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 1, 2005
Selling the Farm

Developer plans 1,400 homes for the Mixon Fruit Farm property.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2008
It takes a biker village

Motorcycle dealer Scott Fischer is planning to build a biker mall that will bring together brands such as Harley Davidson, Buell and Kawasaki. The economic downturn brings new opportunities.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2008
Dear Linda

A Gulf Coast advertising guru is expanding her horizons. Now, Linda Gross is allabout giving advice to other businesses.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2008
Gulf Coast Week

Developments approvedWater restrictions addedSox stay putPermits remain lowRoad project finishedProject moves alongCompany to make cuts

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2008
Downtown Survivor

Raimond Aulen's bar in downtown Fort Myers has survived bad city ordinances, years of street repairs and now aneconomic slump. It doesn't inspire investor confidence.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2009
Gulf Coast Week

Regional Business News at a Glance

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 30, 2009
Gulf Coast 500 '09

Del Parrish's pharmacy business is growing by avoiding the mistakes of his much bigger competitors, and staying ahead of the government's heavy hand in health care.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2009
Commercial Real Estate Tampa Bay

Work begins on Meres Town Center

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2003
High-Tech Turnaround

Florida now tops Massachusetts when it comes to the number of tech jobs. Will the trend continue?

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  • By Janelle Makowski |
  • September 19, 2003
Help Wanted from Tallahasee

A new law implementing court-funding reform has Hillsborough County scrambling for a remedy before next summer.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2003
Free Press

This week's items: Vernona awarded four-stars by Exxon MobilMarineMax announces Ferretti Group dealMicro Enterprise Fund planned for Sarasota-ManateeSembler Co., New Plan Excel REIT open Clearwater Mall

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  • January 14, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

Names of five nominees sent to governor for judgeshipHill Ward & Henderson elects three shareholdersStetson elder law professor receives national awardHill Ward hires Sparks to lead practice groupFowler White hires Fruit as associate

  • Law
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 21, 2005
Backing a Bull

The chairman of financial giant Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc. talks equities and the economy.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2008
The New Checkers

With value pricing, new menu items and new restaurant designs, Rick Silvais trying to make Checkers the top choice in quick-serve restaurants.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Urban service area in the works

A look at government action around the Gulf Coast

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 1, 2009
Next Up

A coveted Gulf Coast waterfront property has stymied past developers. The latest group to give it a shot hopes they have the answers — and the timing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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