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Former Masonite CEO exits board

Masonite, with plans to go public, reported sales of $1.7 billion in 2012.

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Local teen phenoms make 'impressive' list

Google Science Fair winner Brittany Wenger is named a top high school grad.

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  • July 3, 2013
Fill potholes, build business

Entrepreneur James Onufrak has filled his business, a franchise-based pothole repair company, with large growth potential.

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  • July 2, 2013
Credit union checks in new president

The Manatee Community Federal Credit Union replaces Cindy Barco, who retired.

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Equity unit snags Goldman Sachs team

Logan Circle Partners launches a growth equities investment business with a new five-member team.

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  • July 2, 2013
Hotel company moves to Lakewood Ranch

Charter One Hotels & Resorts CEO buys building in Corporate Park.

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  • July 2, 2013
Businesses celebrate gay pride

Now in its 11th year, the St. Pete Pride Festival has drawn widespread support from the business community.

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  • July 1, 2013
Farm land, hotel, luxury homes go to auction

Extensive assets in Florida and Virginia up for bid

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  • July 1, 2013
Charter company plans to fly again

Wings are clipped temporarily, Avantair says.

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  • July 1, 2013
Local startup tech firm outdoes Twitter

Opprtunity.com garners positive national press.

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  • July 1, 2013
Business owners: 2013 looks better

Small business owners worldwide emitted a whiff of optimism on a range of issues in a new survey.

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  • June 28, 2013
Start it up

Rance Crain is a legendary figure in the world of independently owned business publications — hence the standing ovation he received during a meeting of his industry peers in June.

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  • June 28, 2013
Florida House builds new mission

The nationally known green building project is now the Florida House Institute.

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Carnival moves new ship to Tampa

Cruise lines shifts ships, cites new EPA rule.

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Private equity investments rise in Florida

A Gulf Coast congressional district is among top 20 in the nation.

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