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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 15, 2013
Smart and healthy

Entrepreneur Scott Fischer says he renewed his focus on employees during the recession, saving his company from an uncertain fate.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 13, 2013
Passion pitch

A Gulf Coast firm has money to invest in startups and the urge to do it soon. Now it needs the right recipients.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 15, 2016
Branch out

The tight labor market hasn't dented the growth prospects for a pair of staffing industry veterans. A strong sense of urgency is vital to their success.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 29, 2016
Wise move

Transition in a family business, when generations have varied backgrounds, could be difficult. A mother and two daughters navigate the landmines.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 16, 2016
The right fit

By the time it completes its acquisition of Sarasota-based Insignia Bank, Stonegate Bank will have bought six lenders on the Gulf Coast. Next up: a march into the Tampa-St. Petersburg market.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 23, 2016
Going up

New owners of one of the region's most prominent elevator companies target residential homes. Demographics fuel the demand.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2016
Site selector: Sarasota made 'big mistake'

One of Florida's leading site selection executives — a former state official who oversaw the deal that brought the Hertz corporate headquarters to Lee County — has harsh words for Sarasota.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 27, 2016
Better learner

Adam Hall, the founder of Nervanix, sold a stake in his company to a financial-services technology firm that promises to boost the company's fortunes.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 3, 2016
Growth fuel

American-made products have such a good reputation overseas that it compensates for higher costs.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 24, 2016
Pivot play

A $220 million deal to mostly exit the scorching hot senior living market opened new possibilities for an opportunistic company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anita Todd |
  • February 19, 2016
Mine craft

Tucked away on 16,000 acres is a lush and luxurious spot for golf, pampering and more. Getting people to the remote enclave is the crux of the challenge.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 11, 2016
Courting business

Attorneys in the Fort Myers and Naples area are lobbying for a business court to hear complex litigation cases.

  • Law
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 11, 2016
Labor days

Employment law is changing fast, and in wide directions. An established firm seeks to lead the way.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 25, 2016
Work it

The co-working trend doesn't have to be only a big-city thing. An entrepreneur believes the 'burbs are also ready for it.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 8, 2016
Enhanced success

James Makris sold his first company in 2005. Now he owns another fast-growth business.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 17, 2014
Next generation

Doug Bishop is riding the wave of the recovery and his investment in Bouchard Insurance's potential.

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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • June 12, 2015
Engines on

Elder Automotive Group is not a huge force in the car dealership world. But size is not everything.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 19, 2015
Room to grow

Not yet 40, Jeff Reynolds has had a diverse business career.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 23, 2015
Sun builder

Wright Construction built a solar-powered construction trailer that generates more energy than it consumes.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 13, 2015
Avoiding mediocrity

Sweet Sparkman Architects has carved out a niche designing cutting-edge, budget-minded buildings for governments and institutions.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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