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Beth Luberecki
March 27, 2015

Chic shack

A Canadian development firm seeks to restart what was once an iconic waterfront Gulf Coast eatery and gathering house. The project is a tug between Old Florida and new customers.

Strategies

James R.
March 27, 2015

BRANDSTORM: When does a brand lose its cool?

With a focus on customer service and treating its employees well, JetBlue used to be a model for how to build a loyal following. What happened?

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Traci McMillan Beach
March 27, 2015

Elegant flair

Brent Kraus is in his third year of building his Tampa-based bow tie business, Ella Bing. Jonathan Boos, a successful Sarasota-based entrepreneur, shares advice for growth.

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Jean Gruss
March 27, 2015

Aggressive treatment

Florida's largest nonprofit public health system is about to get bigger. The launching pad: a forecast of significant population growth.

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Business Observer Staff
March 27, 2015

Terra Nova Transcription hires new chief operating officer; HomeBanc parent raises $16.5 million; Village of Estero council chooses Pace as interim finance director; InformedDNA creates growth officer position; CenterState Bank division selling C1 Bank smart loan app

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Cheryl O'Neill
March 20, 2015

12 Steps to Successful Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is a goal to which many wish to aspire. But, why do so many fall short?

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Jean Gruss
March 20, 2015

In the tank

Four companies pitched investors for capital at the first open meeting of VenturePitch SWFL. Which firm has the best chance to make it?

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Business Observer Staff
March 20, 2015

Corporate report

Smolker Bartlett renamed, moves, names Sheppard managing shareholder; Dais Analytic research receives $1 million from Army program; Southwest Florida media firm Coaste hires new associate publisher; xG Technology trims personnel and expenses to right-size operations; Dow Electronics finishes acquisition of Louisiana's Eagle Distributors

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Barry Friedman
March 20, 2015

Away from Amazon

Sorting and distribution centers helped Polk County overcome the downturn. Now construction firms in the area crave more work.

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Michael Hinman
March 20, 2015

Cabinet appointment

The recession almost claimed McCabinet. But its second-generation owner is working to ensure the company will survive the next one.

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Jean Gruss
March 13, 2015

Wired city

Technology that allows municipalities to create citywide Wi-Fi using streetlights is no longer a futuristic endeavor. A Naples startup leads the way.

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Business Observer Staff
March 13, 2015

Corporate report

Gold Coast Eagle, Pepin Distributing bringing Rochester Mills beers to Gulf Coast; PikMyKid receives funding, partnership with access to 30,000 schools; Motorworks Brewing designing beer line around the Donut Experiment; SBA looking for business owners for Tampa's first Emerging Leaders Initiative; Davis & Associates merging with Howard F. Crossman CPA; i9 Sports league signs agreements adding two franchise markets

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Denise Federer
March 13, 2015

Are you sabotaging your succession?

Most successful business leaders understand the need to have a carefully designed succession plan to ensure the sustainability of their operation for the long term.

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Mark Gordon
March 6, 2015

Face time

A Gulf Coast consumer products firm covets a new segment of customers. It requires deft marketing.

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Mark Gordon
March 6, 2015

Hurdle jumps

Empowering employees is more than a catch phrase for one of the top managers in major league baseball. It's also a great way to build a winning team.

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Chic shack

BRANDSTORM: When does a brand lose its cool?

Elegant flair

Aggressive treatment

Corporate report

12 Steps to Successful Entrepreneurship

In the tank

Corporate report

Away from Amazon

Cabinet appointment

Wired city

Corporate report

Are you sabotaging your succession?

Face time

Hurdle jumps

Tommy Bahama to open new restaurant and retail store on St. Armands

Fort Myers airport passenger traffic down 11% in October

Tampa-based creator of Lightning's 'Be the Thunder' campaign dies at 60

SWFL roofing company expands near Sarasota with $12.6M facility

Developing community to become largest in Lakewood Ranch

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