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Industries

  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 10, 2024
$73M water, wastewater nonprofit in Lee County names new leader

New Bonita Springs Utilities Executive Director Andy Koebel has been with Bonita Springs Utilities for over a decade.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 9, 2024
Paul Fleming Restaurant Group opens second diner location in Naples

The second Lake Park Diner location in Naples, this one in Founder Square, is now open.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 9, 2024
Mortgage investor moves HQ to Tampa from New Jersey

Roemanu, which originates and invests in business purpose mortgages in the U.S. and U.K., will have its joint headquarters with a subsidiary in the city while keeping a presence in New Jersey.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 9, 2024
SWFL boat lift manufacturer adds three VPs to leadership team

Fort Myers aluminum boat lifts and dock company Golden Manufacturing recently added three vice presidents to its staff.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 9, 2024
Gigi Rogers' concept for high-end convenience stores is catching on

"My ideas were rather foreign to the management that was in place then. I would say I climbed Mount Everest in order to get my concept past the management that was in place. It was not an easy task." –Gigi Rogers, Rogers Market

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 9, 2024
Liz Dimmitt drives museum, auto dealership forward with continual change

“We had to decide ‘This too shall pass.’ That was a scary time, but we had faith that sooner or later the world would have to open back up.” –Liz Dimmitt, Dimmitt Chevrolet/Fairgrounds St. Pete

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Beth Luberecki
  • May 9, 2024
Daniel Lubner adapted to staff ideas and energy to build $100M firm

"When you're starting a new venture, the definition of success is survival. That’s all you’re trying to do in those early years. You're trying to make payroll and live to fight another two weeks." –Daniel Lubner, Clive Daniel Home

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Beth Luberecki
  • May 9, 2024
Katie Pemble found her entrepreneurial stride later in her career

“Let there be some frivolity. You did this because you wanted to, so enjoy it. And trust your instincts. Trust yourself and what you’re bringing.” –Katie Pemble, Adelphi Trust Co.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Laura Lyon
  • May 9, 2024
Mike Quillen's quest for constant improvement continues

“One of the things that drives my success is, every day you wake up there’s a different problem, and you just hope you can solve those problems.” –Mike Quillen, Gecko’s Hospitality Group, Watershed Hospitality Concepts

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 9, 2024
Syd Kitson: The dreamer behind solar-powered community Babcock Ranch

"People ask me, 'Gee, if you're an environmentalist, how can you be a developer?' I think it's the perfect combination. It's our responsibility to mitigate those impacts and do it in a sustainable way." –Syd Kitson, Kitson & Partners

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 8, 2024
$1.27B oncology network announces CFO departure, replacement

American Oncology Network, a publicly traded network of community-based oncology practices, has begun the search for a non-interim CFO.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 8, 2024
Sarasota firm promotes architect to partner

Modern architectural design firm DSDG announced the promotion of Casey Allen to partner.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • May 8, 2024
Food truck-turned-restaurant to open second Sarasota location

Florence and the Spice Boys, which serves Middle Eastern fusion cuisine, targets a fall opening in The West District at University Town Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Jim Stinson
  • May 8, 2024
Tech company uses AI-connected program to save hospitals millions

Bridging the gap between humans and machine learning requires a combination of finesse and force — and even though the finished product saves time and money, it requires lots of patience.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 7, 2024
Fort Myers marketing firm founder inducted into industry Hall of Fame

Teri Hansen, founder and president of Fort Myers-based Priority Marketing, has been elected to the American Advertising Federation District 4 Advertising Hall of Fame.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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