Development

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By Brian Hartz
March 31, 2022

Recruitment drive: Tech entrepreneur envisions a better way to hire

Tampa, Florida-based entrepreneur Vaishnavi More created Archslate, a new kind of job-search website for the architecture, engineering and construction industry.

Technology

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By Brian Hartz
March 31, 2022

Constructive decision: Female executive finds her niche in an expected role

Jessica Tomaselli’s plan for a career in interior design fizzled out, so she took a chance on a male-dominated industry: construction. Now she’s leading by example as the industry takes strides to reach more women.

Construction-Development

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By Mark Gordon
March 25, 2022

2022 Top 50 Contractors in Southwest Florida

More than half the companies in the Top 50 posted double-digit percentage gains in revenue.

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By Amanda Postma
March 24, 2022

Shareholder brings water infrastructure firm a long way in just eight years

Dalas Lamberson had to make some hard decisions in the early days of taking over his father's business. But with an expected $52 million in annual revenue this year, the changes are starting to pay off.

Construction-Development

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By Mark Gordon
March 18, 2022

HVAC company's new CEO sets bold growth goals

Conditioned Air, which celebrates 60 years in business in 2022, has been steadily growing for years.

Construction-Development

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By Mark Gordon
March 17, 2022

Contractor fed up with supply chain issues switches to Plan B

With a history dating back to the early 1900s, Sutter Roofing, an established roofing contractor isn’t about to buckle under the pandemic.

Construction-Development

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By Brian Hartz
March 17, 2022

Break new ground: Construction firm gets creative with hiring

To combat a labor shortage, construction firm Robins & Morton, which recently expanded to Tampa, Florida, revamped its recruitment and training programs. It also started taking a chance on less-qualified applicants who showed potential.

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By Business Observer Staff
March 8, 2022

Construction of Whole Foods Market begins in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg's first Whole Foods Market has taken a big step toward becoming reality, as permits have been obtained and demolition of the site's existing structures has begun.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
March 2, 2022

Homebuilder, after a 20-year absence, returns to firm where he was president

David Hunihan has some big plans to build processes at Lee Wetherington Homes.

Industries

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By Business Observer Staff
February 21, 2022

Local developer partners with national chain on new modular store design

Winter Haven-based Tom Wolf Co. helps create the first drive-thru Jimmy John’s in the style of a shipping container.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Brian Hartz
February 3, 2022

Counter balance: Nimble developer finds ways to navigate housing crunch

Tampa, Florida-based Metro Development Group has capitalized on pandemic-driven market trends to bolster its appeal to frustrated homebuyers. Now it has to keep up with newfound demand.

Construction-Development

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By Amanda Postma, Brian Hartz and Louis Llovio
February 3, 2022

Affordable housing crisis continues as many search for answers

The affordable housing predicament has reached crisis level for many in the region. Some creative leaders, in business and government, are on the front lines of delivering sustainable solutions.