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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 29, 2025
Longtime Goodwill CEO, prominent pastor dies at 82

Don Roberts leaves a large legacy not only in growing a nonprofit, but in giving people a job — and ‘human dignity and a sense of hope when no one else would give it to them.’

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Richman, First Florida plan apartment complexOsprey Property Cos.buys land for new retailTampa flooring retailer buys Race Track centerOhio storage company buys Lockwood storageOcala John Deere dealer buys Palmetto dealershipSarasota developers plan Siesta Village lotBonita Springs developers plan Forum business centerRec Room Furniture sells Naples buildingInvestors acquireDunkin' Donuts center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Jennifer M. Fowler, Board Certified Labor & Employment Attorney |
  • June 27, 2023
Understanding Employee Pay During and After a Hurricane

The 2023 hurricane season officially began June 1, 2023, and, if they have not already done so, employers should implement hurricane preparedness plans before a big storm threatens the state.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 20, 2023
Bankrupt retailer to shutter 11 stores across the Gulf Coast

Sales at the closing Tuesday Morning stores, which includes 24 in Florida, will go on for about eight weeks before the locations go back to landlords.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 29, 2022
Local pastors back Sugar Hill group for Tropicana Field redevelopment

St. Petersburg's mayor is just weeks away from a decision on the site of Tropicana Field.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 12, 2022
McDonald’s Corp., longtime Tampa Bay franchisee agree to buyout

Caspers Co. bought its first McDonald’s franchise in 1958. The firm also owns and operates restaurants in Jacksonville that are part of the deal.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 11, 2005
It's a Start

Victims of a $60 million investment scheme are getting back just pennies on the dollar so far.

  • Entrepreneurs
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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

  • News
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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.

  • News
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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.

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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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