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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 14, 2018
Lights, camera, action

Can Florida revitalize its film production industry? Should it?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2019
Floridians feel groovy about the economy

Fears of the economy drifting into a recession could be overblown — at least in the opinions of some Florida small business owners.

  • News
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 6, 2018
Former Sarasota Herald-Tribune building in Sarasota under contract

WMR Consulting head Wayne Ruben has contracted to buy the former Herald-Tribune Media Group headquarters at 1741 Main St. in downtown Sarasota, with the aim of revitalizing the 72,000-square-foot building

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Steven D. Brownlee, J.D., M.B.A., M.D. |
  • April 6, 2018
Aging Is Risky Business: Considerations for Senior Living Providers

The senior living industry is growing exponentially as Baby Boomers hit retirement age.

  • Williams Parker
Sponsored Content
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
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Principal, HBK CPAs, Sarasota office

  • Class of 2016
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • November 11, 2016
Corporate report

Duke Energy promotes from within; Hospital appoints associate chief medical officer; Company starts with Naples for national expansion

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 2, 2016
Twist and shout

The 'just do it' phase trips up many would-be business owners. An aspiring restaurateur got over her fears, and is now onto the next course: Make it last.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 30, 2016
Promise keeper

Going small in an industry that thinks big has been a good move for Patrick Bismuth. Managing the growth in 2017 is a top priority.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mekael Teshome |
  • January 6, 2017
Good news ahead

The regional economy will head into 2017 with 'considerable strength,' says one economist.

  • Strategies
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  • By Christopher Westley |
  • January 6, 2017
For sustainable growth, state needs to diversify

The diversification lesson is a big one in all kinds of businesses. Will Florida decision-makers heed the value of having a variety of industries?

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 21, 2017
Good Strategy

Stonegate Bank grew aggressively the past few years, particularly by buying community banks from Tampa to Naples. It was a winning move.

  • Finance
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 15, 2017
Charge It Up

First National Bank of Pasco is going gangbusters on a growth strategy that includes some unlikely banking concepts. Think coolness. And electric cars.

  • Finance
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • May 5, 2017
Front Lines

A firefighter-turned-entrepreneur learned a key lesson in product development: Be willing to shift — quickly — to new markets and uses.

  • Manufacturing
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  • By Alicia Ceccarelli |
  • May 26, 2017
School's in

A Cape Coral firm took on the challenge of developing a better workforce with vigor. Its efforts have paid big dividends.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 7, 2017
Problem Solvers

A noted organization known for after-school programs has added a new dimension — and it could help businesses overcome a major obstacle.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 4, 2013
Guru of defense

Military veteran Dan Vanderheyden was sick of seeing defense contractors who only cared about profits, so he and his friends decided to set out on their own.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 11, 2013
Gone Global

A Gulf Coast law firm recently expanded internationally, to more than 40 countries. Its attorneys, though, never have to board an airplane.

  • Law
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 27, 2014
Take the Initiative

Most retail projects built near interstates look similar — a formulaic, yet mostly successful strategy. A new development aims to counter conformity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 14, 2014
Off the floor

Wayne Wiles Floor Coverings survived the real estate bust, and it's now positioned to benefit from the recovery.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2014
Have metal

In fast-growth mode, Fusion Welding is ready to take on some serious work. But a lack of skilled labor continues to limit its expansion.

  • Industries
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