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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 24, 2009
Pools of Profit

The pool supply business would seemingly be crushed by the recession. But one Gulf Coast entrepreneur has risen above the rubble.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 10, 2006
A Suite Life

The father of the modern Ritz-Carlton, Horst Schulze, warns business owners that cutting costs might be good in the short run, but it's a quick fix. His advice: Build value, from the ground up.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Winning marketingLand buyers guideConstruction salaries surveyedNo further comment-Urine-Off

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 24, 2017
Panel People

Brian Bishop's insulated panel company, New Panel Homes, provides construction panels for homes across Southwest Florida and across the globe.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 12, 2024
Printing entrepreneur's wine pastime leads him to travel the globe

"Life is too short to drink less than good wine," Andrick & Associates President Mark Esbeck says of his longtime pursuit.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • October 21, 2025
5 traits that make a great third-generation family business leader

From humility to a nice human touch, it pays off to start developing these traits early in your career.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • October 1, 2010
Open for Law

Wisconsin-based Quarles & Brady is among several firms expanding its practice to Tampa. Opportunities for growth along the Gulf Coast and in Florida are driving the additions, which secure talent that's already here.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 21, 2021
Famous fisherman reels in key leadership lessons

A man of the sea, Keith Colburn has a lot to offer landlocked leaders about staying calm as crises swirl.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2009
Nice day for a ... green wedding

Mise en Place, the well-known, hip Tampa restaurant, does a lot of catering and numerous weddings each year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2009
NEW: Fond memories of a downtown legacy

The University Club, a downtown Sarasota landmark that has hosted thousands of business lunches over the past 40 years, held one big, empty-the-cupboards dinner June 20.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2009
UNI International, NMT moving to St. Pete Beach

The owners of freight forwarders UNI International and NMT USA purchased a two-story 8,176-square-foot office building near the Corey Causeway for $1.16 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2010
Key Club unveils new model

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside redevelopment plan will be available for public viewing.

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  • July 16, 2010
TGM Associates LP buys Heritage Harbour yacht club

New York City-based TGM Associates LP purchased the 392-unit The Yacht Club at Heritage Harbour for $43.5 million.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2012
Chico's invests in air time

The clothier sees pay off after investing in TV ads.

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  • November 16, 2012
Beach Club owner buys Main Street buildings

The price equated to $102 per leasable square foot.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 12, 2019
Saunders Ralston Dantzler joins SVN network

Commercial real estate brokerage Saunders Ralston Dantzler has joined the Boston-based SVN network of firms, shifts alliances from Coldwell Banker Commercial.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 14, 2022
Brady's unretirement makes football the most recently thrown, not the last one

GOAT's return announced less than 24 hours after bidder pays $518,000 for ball thrown for "last" touchdown.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 2, 2018
Insula moving offices to Sarasota's Plaza at Five Points building

Insula Cos. plans to move its headquarters to the Plaza at Five Points office building in downtown Sarasota in February

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2018
Virgin territory: Sir Richard Branson plants flag in area

Sir Richard Branson, the flamboyant British billionaire, has acquired a stake in Brightline, the company that plans to build a passenger rail line between Orlando and Tampa, Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2019
Photography service opens inside area Ritz-Carlton

The Photography Concierge has locations within several Ritz-Carlton hotels.

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