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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 8, 2018
Membership-based group overcomes industry obstacles

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, serving businesses in Manatee County and Sarasota County, has maintained a focus on what its members want, leading to steady growth.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 2, 2015
Market dominance

Few firms dominate their regions like Henderson Franklin does in Southwest Florida. Russell Schropp intends to keep it that way as he takes over as managing partner.

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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • April 3, 2015
A slow burn

MagneGas Corp. sees itself as a future technology giant. But first it has to find a profitable application for its clean-burning fuel.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 10, 2025
St. Armands Circle buzzes as hurricane recovery continues

The head of the St. Armands Circle Association and merchants discuss the state of St. Armands Circle in April — as the 2025 hurricane season looms.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • October 12, 2023
Jamie Caruso, 34

A salon founder brings NYC-area luxury service to Southwest Florida.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 21, 2025
Top 50 contractors from Polk to Collier County surpass $9B in annual revenue

The Business Observer's list of the largest contractors in the business.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 14, 2023
New Tesla and solar-powered estate a first for Naples homebuilder

The longtime London Bay Homes clients sought an upgrade, in space and technology.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 13, 2022
Developers seek to demolish prominent Sarasota building in need of massive repairs to build condos

Sarasota-based Seaward Development promises its plan will pay homage to Mira Mar's 100-year history.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Meredith Killingsworth |
  • December 31, 2022
Avoid the New Year's resolutions traps and pitfalls

Three reasons people fail with a setting goals — and how to reverse the trend.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2005
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

Newsmakers is available free of charge.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana)

Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club nets creative awardArchitecture firm opens home furnishings companyBuchanan Automotive CEO donates $100,000 to USFManatee County leadership program beginsProperty tax deadline fast approachingSarasota company receives high performance awardSarasota County to recognize contractors for green buildingsBusiness clubtakes second place

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  • October 23, 2008
Encore Performance

Jerry Campbell founded one of Michigan's largest banks before selling it. He has started HomeBanc on the Gulf Coast with statewide visions

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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • January 15, 2010
Enabling the disabled

In meeting a need, one young Tampa Bay company has learned an important lesson: creativity needs focus to yield an effective company.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • December 17, 2010
Government Digest: Dec. 17 - Dec. 23

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 11, 2010
Cable Guys

Two entrepreneurs are betting they can beat giant Comcast by delivering cable services to residential developments. They're borrowing a page from the telecom playbook.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2011
Borrowed Time

The $3.6 billion deficit in the state budget is a pittance compared to the insurance disaster taxpayers will face when a major hurricane strikes. Eli Lehrer of the James Madison Institutes outlines steps lawmakers should take this session to avoid a crisis that could be worse than a hurricane.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 28, 2012
Alpha Hunters

Private equity firms such as TerraCap Partners are seizing opportunities to acquire distressed real estate at bargain prices. The returns are promising.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 30, 2012
Bureaucrats to Account

A new free-enterprise organization on the Gulf Coast seeks to identify and remove government obstacles.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 8, 2012
Mr. Comeback

John Pierce was diagnosed with cancer. He successfully beat it, and he's growing his business.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 1, 2021
Restaurant hauls in $170M with IPO debut

First Watch shares rose nearly 22% during its first day as a publicly traded company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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