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Commercial Real Estate Profile: Lee E. Arnold Jr.

Lee E. Arnold Jr. chairman and CEO, Colliers International,Tampa Bay

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Industry disruptor finds a mate

Sarasota insurance executive Jeff Harris often talks about how his industry is turtle-like slow to adapt to technological advances.

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Letter to the editor

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Buccaneers seek engagement

When Jeffery Allbritten became president of Florida SouthWestern State College in 2012, one of his top priorities was to boost alumni relations.

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Tampa companies add 900 call center jobs

Several Tampa Bay companies are expanding by hiring hundreds of employees.

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Manatee Glens captures new affiliation, new name

Beginning in September, the longtime mental health group will become Centerstone of Florida.

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Former TV exec new COO at Tucker/Hall

Darren Richards will work with longtime president Bill Carlson in growing the 25-year-old public relations firm.

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Community foundation tops $100 million

The assets of the Community Foundation of Collier County grew 56% since June 2014 to more than $100 million.

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  • July 1, 2015
Off-campus USF housing sells for less

Collegiate Hall Apartments moves from one California owner to another in a deal that's 4% cheaper than a decade ago.

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  • July 1, 2015
Bar association taps leader

The Collier County Bar Association installed Roetzel Partner Marc Huling as president-elect of the lawyer organization.

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  • July 1, 2015
Sarasota agency wins rare accreditation

Sarasota County became the fourth county in Florida to win inspector general accreditation by a state law enforcement commission.

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  • June 30, 2015
Medical device maker accuses rival of patent infringement

Medical manufacturer Arthrex filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against rival Smith & Nephew.

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Green more fashionable in Tampa real estate

New research from CBRE shows the Tampa market is one of the fastest-growing when it comes to environmental building.

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  • June 30, 2015
Small-business center names chief

The Florida Small Business Development Center in Fort Myers has appointed Lois Knox as the new regional director.

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  • June 30, 2015
Restaurant chain orders two more executives

First Watch hires a vice president of franchising and a vice president of design and construction.

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