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  • February 8, 2023
Auctioneer business rebrands, changes name

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

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  • 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.

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  • February 8, 2023
Statewide pool service firm makes splash with Naples acquisition

Naples Pool Service was founded in 1969.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • February 7, 2023
How to retain top talent

From eradicating boredom to eliminating bad bosses, getting good people to stay at work requires a proactive strategy.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 6, 2023
Hurricane-destroyed Fort Myers Beach restaurant signs inland lease

La Ola Surfside Restaurant will open in more than 4,000 square feet at Bell Tower in Fort Myers.

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  • February 6, 2023
How to utilize video content for your business

Video content for marketing purposes has shifted from a maybe to a must-do.

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  • February 6, 2023
How to make smart technology upgrades

Don't expect to just throw money at newfangled IT products and services and see instant results.

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  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 6, 2023
Push for constitutional amendment to change increases in homestead assessments

A Miami Republican wants to cut how much assessments can go up on homestead properties.

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