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  • December 3, 2025
Lee chambers sign short-term shared leadership contract

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will soon begin a search for a new leader.

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  • By Denise Federer
  • November 19, 2025
How and when to fire a family member from the family business

A tough but necessary decision is littered with minefields.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 13, 2025
Global employment agency exec dishes on how to develop a team of superstars

A nationwide leadership speaker says holding people accountable — with support, not intimidation — is the best way to build high-performing teams.

  • Leadership
  • By Jeff Brandes
  • October 29, 2025
Former state senator: Expanded term limits will be a big win for Florida

No business can flourish if it changes leaders every two years. But that’s Florida’s Legislature. Twelve-years terms would breed better, smarter results.

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  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 24, 2025
Studio that builds companies, backed by prominent leaders, launches in Sarasota

A group of Sarasota executives steeped in founding and exiting businesses has turned their attention — and wallets — to a new startup, Suncoast Venture Studio.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon
  • October 23, 2025
Acclaimed local leadership author writes sequel — with her teenage kids

Teaching leadership skills should start at a young age, contends a two-time author on the subject. Her latest book, written with two leaders she knows rather well, proves the concepts are also ageless.

  • Leadership
  • By Denise Federer
  • October 21, 2025
5 traits that make a great third-generation family business leader

From humility to a nice human touch, it pays off to start developing these traits early in your career.

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  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 17, 2025
Coworking spaces in region emphasize flexibility, culture

An amenities race — hello, cold plunge — is breaking out in developing and leasing coworking spaces. A pair of Sarasota entrepreneurs leads the way.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • September 23, 2025
Tampa area ranks third in Florida for job growth

According to the most recent report from FloridaCommerce, Tampa had 12,700 more private-sector jobs in August than it did last year – a 0.9% increase that accounts for 15% of the state’s gains.

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  • By Denise Federer
  • September 11, 2025
Shifting the paradigm on family business successions

Mindset matters when going through an ownership transition.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • September 9, 2025
Retired nuclear sub captain on how to reframe, remain 'super calm'

Oftentimes crucial leadership decisions are made with little foresight. There is a better way.

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  • By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
  • September 3, 2025
Tackling imposter syndrome: How to begin

Self-doubt in the workplace, and in life, is a signal, not a setback.

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  • August 27, 2025
Once-powerful Sarasota developer Henry Rodriguez reshapes, refocuses life

A go-star in development and politics, Henry Rodriguez now laments the direction his life took. "I was young, influential and making a ton of money," he says, "but I was miserable."

  • Leadership
  • By Denise Federer
  • August 13, 2025
Want to help your business thrive? Quit resisting the change.

Change is inevitable in life and in business. Here's how to make it happen.

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  • July 21, 2025
Sarasota leadership consultant buys out partner, emphasizes results

With an eye toward helping clients go from ‘inspiration to activation,’ former nonprofit CEO Robyn Faucy has found her stride helping other organizations get better results — quickly.

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