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By Mark Gordon
September 16, 2021

Pair of startup banks in region raise $65 million to attack market

The market for new banks in Florida and nationwide is exceedingly dry. A pair of ambitious bankers hope to make it rain with some new entries.

Finance

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By Beth Luberecki
September 16, 2021

Medical practice, surpassing $10 million, doubles revenue in four years,

Florida Skin Center grows through mastering the basics — such as seizing opportunities and putting patients first. The founder also made a big decision four years ago.

Healthcare

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By Louis Llovio
September 15, 2021

Commercial brokerage names new vice president

Mike Christopher will oversee property management and facility services at Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Property Southwest Florida

Commercial Real Estate

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By Business Observer Staff
September 12, 2021

Agency expands with big accounts, new office

Co-founder calls 2021 ‘the best year in our agency’s 14-year history.’

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Stephen W. Hall, CEBS CPBS, CSFS, CHRP Market President of Alltrust Insurance
September 10, 2021

Why It’s Important to Regularly Review Your Employee Benefits Program

For the health of your business.

Industries

Tampa firm looks to simplify critical insurance barrier through tech

Behind $20 million in new capital, a high-tech firm targets an unheralded niche in insurance.

Technology

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By Kevin McQuaid
September 9, 2021

On the Move

Sudler Cos. has developed primarily in New Jersey for the past century. But a new generation at the family company believes other markets — namely Central Florida — deserve attention, too.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Beth Luberecki
September 9, 2021

Acquisitions provide big boost for small insurance firm

Recent deals have expanded Iron Ridge Insurance Services' size by more than 65%. But its CEO maintains the deals will be for naught without providing employees a great place to work.

Insurance

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By Mark Gordon
September 9, 2021

Insurance agency finds success going against the norm

At Atlas Insurance, finding another way has been the firm’s constant model for decades, and has lead to success.

Insurance

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By Louis Llovio
September 2, 2021

Thorny workplace issues clog reopening plans

Public health and labor experts address key questions companies and managers are facing now — or will soon.

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By Louis Llovio
September 2, 2021

Ad agency raises vaccine awareness

PPK, with its stylish T-shirts, is also raising money to feed health care workers in the region.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
September 2, 2021

Business owners weigh in on getting back to work — and what it looks like

Tricky decisions about the future of work — hybrid, in-office or full-on work-from-home — have put many executives in a bind. With safety paramount, followed closely by flexibility, some businesses in the region have forged a pandemic path.  