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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 18, 2023
Sarasota-based company names CEO

A co-founder had filled the interim prior to the announcement and will continue to stay on as part of the leadership team.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 27, 2023
Professional fiduciary firm appoints new director-level executive from Miami area

Fiduciary Associates has two offices in the region.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 19, 2025
IMG Academy to build aquatic center

The Bradenton school will start work next month on the 9,345-square-foot facility.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 10, 2023
Airport’s March traffic fell by 4% compared to 2022

Despite the decrease, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport’s passenger count is up 8%, year to date.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 20, 2025
Winter Haven industrial property with retail residential mix sold

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 6, 2018
Through professional athletes, company with unique products builds trust

Cool products, even a cool name — SeaSucker has both — will only go so far, an entrepreneur discovers. A "foot on the gas" marketing mantra is a key response.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 10, 2020
Co-Working in the age of coronavirus

Tampa-area’s largest collective work environments, Industrious and WeWork, remain open as other businesses shutter amid pandemic.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • September 16, 2016
Brand hand

Personal branding in the digital age requires more than your name and a bio. It's also a long-term commitment to authenticity, says one national expert.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • August 2, 2024
Art of building a $300M beverage-flavoring business requires nimble approach

French beverage-flavoring company Monin moved into the United States for the weather and proximity to a key supplier. It's now here going on 30 years — with $300 million in revenue.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 23, 2024
Legoland Florida president sets sights on new ways to grow market share

The newly minted top executive at Legoland Florida takes on the role just as the hyper-competitive $30 billion amusement park industry begins to show a slight dip in what was a post-COVID surge in attendance.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 3, 2010
A Better Season

The winter tourism season is shaping up to be an improvement over last year. But hoteliers on the Gulf Coast say a short booking window and weak demand will continue to pressure room rates.

  • Industries
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • December 19, 2014
Spend it now

Pam and Les Muma are the biggest individual donors to the University of South Florida. The retired executives say they prefer to spend their money now, so they can 'enjoy it and direct it.'

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 25, 2025
Circus-themed hotel opens on Lido Key near St. Armands

Cirque St. Armands Beachside, a 135-room luxury property, pays tribute to Sarasota's history as a circus town with its design and name.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 22, 2023
Tort reform in Florida turns to auto insurance and loopholes

Two legislators have proposed changes to windshield laws that they say encourage lawsuits and send auto insurance rates higher.

  • Insurance
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 14, 2020
How to review your brand

Stale brands need full assessments to come back to life.

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 4, 2016
Stand up

Bringing a product to market has a steep learning curve. A St. Petersburg tech entrepreneur has firsthand experience.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Matt Harrell, 36

Managing Director, Franklin Street Insurance Services

  • Class of 2017
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Joseph Serrano, 39

Co-founder/president, CX Insurance Services

  • Class of 2017
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Michael B. Gentile, 32

President, CEO, Founder, The Gentile Group LLC; Director, Gentile Family Foundation

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Will Powell |
  • August 26, 2016
Campaign climb

Want to succeed at crowdfunding? Follow the two P's: planning and publicity.

  • Finance
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