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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • Louis Llovio
  • October 15, 2023
1,300-home master-planned community coming to Punta Gorda

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a popular bike shop sells its building in Fort Myers, a boat company buys a warehouse near St. Pete, and an office building is for sale in Sarasota County.

  • Florida
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • October 14, 2023
$300M health care supply organization CEO retires, successor named

LeeSar and Cooperative Services of Florida will replace retiring CEO Bob Boswell.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 13, 2023
Naples conglomerate sells 27 properties to Aspen developer in blockbuster deal

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. did not disclose details of the sale but says it remains committed to the city and area.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • October 12, 2023
Michelle Grunsted, 34

Highpoint at Cape Coral's executive director is in the business of people service.

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  • October 12, 2023
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From flea markets to a multimillion-dollar real estate agency, Josh Marzucco learned his ethic from father.

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    By
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  • October 12, 2023
Caroline Rusher, 39

A chief yacht stewardess had an idea to start a business when she tried kava.

  • Class of 2023
    By
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  • October 12, 2023
Rast Bryant, 37

The general manager of Lloyd Roofing learned his work ethic not from a carpenter but from a planter and landscaper.

  • Class of 2023
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 12, 2023
Alietys Pineiro, 38

From teller to Bank of America market executive, Alietys Pineiro rarely strays far from Cuban roots.

  • Class of 2023
  • By Alex Walsh
  • October 12, 2023
Stephen Tracy, 35

An IT executive focuses on growing stable of fellow leaders.

  • Class of 2023
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  • October 12, 2023
Buddy Hornbeck Jr., 35

An insurance executive uses the "bust your butt" mantra to build a successful career.

  • Class of 2023
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  • October 12, 2023
Ann Pankow, 34

A trust company official parlays a right place, right time fortune into a solid career.

  • Class of 2023
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  • October 12, 2023
Jamie Caruso, 34

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

  • Class of 2023
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 12, 2023
Jessica Plazewski, 36

A rising mental health care exec credits an "unfailingly supportive" mentor.

  • Class of 2023
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  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 12, 2023
John Joyce, 35

An IT executive's college startup now counts nearly 20 employee.

  • Class of 2023
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  • October 12, 2023
Kendal Potesta, 37

A new chicken salad franchisee quickly earns companywide national recognition.

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