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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 14, 2015
Growth discipline

Naples Soap Co. has perfected its products and store site selection process for more than five years. Now it's ready to grow beyond Southwest Florida.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 28, 2015
They've got game

A little more than five years removed from a tumultuous and complex bankruptcy, a software firm disguised as a golf cart accessories business seeks a broad expansion.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 17, 2024
Sarasota brewery readies third location and second in Lakewood Ranch

With a "nothing ordinary" kind of menu and a customer-first beer selection, Big Top Brewery has big plans for location No. 3.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 29, 2025
Hospitality group, with debut in downtown Sarasota, to focus on small restaurants

Ten Tables Hospitality's go-small strategy flips the bigger-is-better mantra in restaurants — without skimping on the guest experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 11, 2026
Mental health text service lands contract with UnitedHealthcare, Optum

The partnership will spread Cope Notes to thousands of Medicaid recipients in major Florida markets.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 15, 2026
David Diamond: High school dream turns into a business on the cusp of $1B

"We've never borrowed money and never asked for investors, and it's worked out really well for us." –David Diamond, CEO, co-founder, DeAngelis Diamond

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 21, 2023
$80M cancer treatment center, first of its kind in region, hits milestone

Construction on Southwest Florida Proton will continue into next year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 15, 2023
USF launches 'Name, Image, Likeness' program for athletes

As AI and digital mimicry get better, the University of South Florida offers a course on likeness protection.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 21, 2023
Home sales fall more than 20% in Florida and across the country

Despite plenty of inventory and falling sales, prices in the Florida and along the Gulf Coast continue to rise.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 27, 2023
Naples brokerage, one of the largest in region, names new office leaders

Appointments follow the retirement of John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate's central office managing broker.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2022
Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House headed to Lakewood Ranch

The restaurant is the final anchor restaurant at Waterside Place.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Thomas P. Vartanian and William M. Isaac | Guest Columnists |
  • June 30, 2022
Time to get smart about financial technology — and how to regulate the $10T market

Regulators ignore the crypto world at their peril, contend a pair of longtime prominent industry officials and executives.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2019
Home sweet (vacation) home

Annual real estate report reveals higher demand for second homes, increasing prices

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2022
First Watch kicks plastic straws to the curb

The daytime dining concept announced a partnership that will provide sustainable straws instead.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 18, 2005
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

Newsmakers is available free of charge.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 15, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana)

Film to be shot in Sarasota CountyManatee Technical Institute designs DeSoto renovationsSarasota Steak 'n Shake receives disability awardSarasota County Head Startgoes 40/40 in same yearSarasota firms help Hooters into Hispanic marketColdwell Banker's Sarasota region receives recognition

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2008
Presidential Boost

Tampa Steel Erecting Co. is hoping more federal funds will help its bridge-building business.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2008
Tiny transactions, GIANT DREAMS

An entrepreneur seeks super-sized growth through puny margins. It's a tough task.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2004
George Edgecomb

A tribute to his courage and integrityIt has been 28 years since the death of Judge George E. Edgecomb. It is more than just apparent today his memory lives in the hearts and minds of those who loved and respected the man who became Hillsborough County'

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2004
Deciphering the Attribute Index

What is the key to successful business excellence? asks Stephen Garber, who lives and works in the Sarasota area, provides executive coaching for individuals and organizations to enable them to select, retain and develop performance champions.

  • Opinion
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