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Industries

  • By Beth Luberecki
  • February 10, 2023
How to create top-notch mission statements

Forget the jargon and fluff, and be direct and descriptive.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 9, 2023
71 employees to lose their job as Walmart closes Pinellas County store

The layoffs will happen in March, about nine days after the company closes neighborhood market store

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 9, 2023
Tiger Woods’ PopStroke sets opening date for Tampa location

The golf entertainment facility will welcome guests starting at noon on Feb. 17.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 9, 2023
How to motivate — and delight — employees with rewards

In an age of quiet quitting, creative incentives can radically increase employee engagement and productivity.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 9, 2023
How to do a 1031 exchange

The IRS rules allows for investors to avoid some taxes if they reinvest in another property, but there are rules.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 8, 2023
Auctioneer business rebrands, changes name

Scott Robertson will remain at the helm of Scott Robertson Auctioneers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 8, 2023
Tampa credit union expands to Orlando

Suncoast Credit Union plans to open three new branches in the Central Florida market this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 8, 2023
Statewide pool service firm makes splash with Naples acquisition

Naples Pool Service was founded in 1969.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 8, 2023
Popular national wine bar and eatery expands in SWFL, seeks to hire 100 people

The Fort Myers location is No. 55 for Cooper’s Hawk nationwide.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Amanda Postma
  • February 8, 2023
How to rebuild your brand

When the team at South Florida Museum realized the name wasn't recognizable to visitors, they knew it was time to rebrand.

  • Strategies
  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 8, 2023
How to get out of a commercial lease

Legally exiting a commercial real estate rental agreement isn't, for the most part, easy. But there are ways.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 7, 2023
National builder chooses SWFL for new unit, its fourth in Florida

Veteran homebuilding executive Kevin Brown was appointed to run the Fort Myers/Naples unit for M/I Homes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 7, 2023
Sarasota grocer to open its 6th store

Detwiler’s Farm Market has signed a lease for 50,000 square feet of space in Benderson-owned Bradenton shopping center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 7, 2023
Once promising used car chain closes Tampa location, its last store in Florida

CarLotz, once seen as revolutionizing auto sales, has closed all of its East Coast stores after merger with San Francisco tech company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 7, 2023
How to flatten your organizational hierarchy

Creating a "team of bosses" can do wonders for employee morale and help win more business.

  • Strategies
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