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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 24, 2014
Relax max

David and Julie Nodland run the best franchise store in the Relax the Back chain of more than 100 stores. Working with the health care industry is part of their success.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Bobby Harris, 39

CEO, Blue Grace Logistics

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2004
Selling Big Boy Toys

Electronic Specialists Inc. is poised for major growth. The custom integrator of home theater and audio equipment and wiring is building a new high-profile office replete with James Bondesque technology.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 23, 2011
Strengthening Demand

Tony Lapi is CEO of Rochester Resorts and Tween Waters Inn in Captiva.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 13, 2020
Julia Silva brings "daunting energy" to new role

Broker has spent nearly three decades leveraging knowledge about industrial real estate. At brokerage firm JLL, she'll apply it on an entirely new plane.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 4, 2022
Former Golden Sachs executive named new Hertz CEO

Stephen M. Scherr becomes latest CEO as Hertz continues to rebuild post-bankruptcy.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 12, 2022
Local plumbing program aims to bring more into the industry

When the number of plumbers in the area tanked, Best Homes Services decided to create its own labor pool.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2018
Area owners take home top franchise award

Joe and Sandy Nelson bought the Molly Maid of Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties franchise in February 2015.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • March 17, 2017
Two step

The merger of two Southwest Florida organizations could lead to prosperity for both entities. But consolidation also comes with some consternation.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2020
Radiation oncology center to open in early August

The opening will complete the first phase of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's comprehensive Cancer Institute.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 5, 2025
Colorado defense contractor moving HQ, investing $20M in Hillsborough County

Orion Edge Group, which develops tactical electronic warfare systems, has relocated to Tampa and is looking to hire 20 new employees.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 15, 2020
A how-to guide for returning to the workplace

Cushman & Wakefield's "Recovery Readiness" report outlines steps landlords and tenants should take as businesses return to employment centers

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2012
Sarasota Memorial in top 5%

The hospital received a top honor for patient safety.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
Sarasota distressed sales persist

So far this year, 52% of residential properties sold were distressed sales.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 15, 2022
A not-so-typical developer is building an affordable housing project with a twist in Wimauma

Nonprofit that builds affordable housing in rural areas through unique USDA program sees a pointed increase in demand. "There’s just there’s been an explosion" in need, says one official.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 21, 2021
Collective wisdom: Networking-focused startup hub quickly surpasses 100 members

In just over two years, Tampa, Florida-based Embarc Collective has redefined what it means to be a business incubator. CEO Lakshmi Shenoy reflects on the organization’s journey so far and what lies ahead.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2015
Gulf Coast's debt-per-capita among Florida's best

The counties along the Gulf Coast boast a debt index that places them among the 10 lowest in Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2020
National coronavirus charity program launches area chapter

Frontline Foods now has 34 chapters.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Anita Todd |
  • May 6, 2016
Progress not perfection

The success at Lanier Upshaw is predicated on having an elite workforce. Those employees even get to own a bit of the firm.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 3, 2006
Speed = Success

Mel's Diner is betting that getting the food out of the kitchen quickly while adding more gourmet meals will add up to 100 new restaurants in 10 years.

  • Entrepreneurs
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