Well-known HVAC industry business owner dies at 72

Mark Anderson grew the Cortez Heating and Air Conditioning company from five to 40 employees during the span of his ownership.

  • By Amanda Postma
  • | 3:54 p.m. December 15, 2021
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Courtesy. Mark Anderson, 72, died December 12 in his home. A celebration of life is planned at Sarasota Waterworks on Monday, Dec. 20, from 5-7 p.m.
Courtesy. Mark Anderson, 72, died December 12 in his home. A celebration of life is planned at Sarasota Waterworks on Monday, Dec. 20, from 5-7 p.m.
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With a little help from his family to purchase the company, Mark Anderson embarked on a 35-year journey at the helm of Cortez Heating and Air Conditioning. 

 

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