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Traci McMillan Beach
December 14, 2018

Sub chain CEO: 'I'll clean the worst restrooms'

Don Fox was recently in Tampa for a University of South Florida Muma College of Business “Conversation with a CEO” event. In an interview with the Business Observer, Fox talked about leadership, franchise best practices and connecting business with philan

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Brian Hartz
December 7, 2018

Pitch man: Stadium push puts exec's leadership skills to the test

Nonprofit CEO Jason Woody leads a group of business leaders who are trying to raise support for a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays in Ybor City, a historic district in Tampa, Florida.

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Grier Ferguson
November 23, 2018

Executive draws on lessons from corporate, nonprofit world in new role

Sue Wetzel has held top leadership roles in corporate America and with national nonprofits. One constant theme: Hyper-focus on the mission.

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Mark Gordon
November 12, 2018

Peek at CEO's corner office reveals family first focus

Talk about fatherly love: Jeff Jackson recently took his youngest daughter, Maddie, to a Lady Gaga concert for her 16th birthday. Not to be outdone, middle child McKenna got to see Taylor Swift. How about the oldest Jackson daughter, Chanler? She got to g

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Brian Hartz
October 12, 2018

Humble teacher: Exec leads by listening

Shelley Broader, president and CEO of Fort Myers-based retailer Chico’s FAS Inc., says business leaders should raise their emotional intelligence levels.

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Grier Ferguson
October 12, 2018

Publix CEO shares insights on competition, customer service and the company's founder

Publix President and CEO Todd Jones was recently honored at a Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County Leadership Breakfast.

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Mark Gordon
October 12, 2018

Public companies pounce on acquisitions, chase $1B in revenues

The two largest publicly traded companies in the Sarasota-Bradenton region have laid out big plans to get even bigger — with each chasing $1 billion in annual sales. An inside look at each company’s strategy reveals some interesting insights.

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Mark Gordon
October 5, 2018

Tech sector godfather pulled back in to industry

“We want to be a state where we are known for technology and innovation as much as we are for tourism and strawberries,” Tom Wallace says.

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Grier Ferguson
September 14, 2018

Production company executive aims to turn area into content creation hub

David Shapiro believes in Sarasota’s potential as a filmmaking destination. He’s helping the area get there through a commercial-nonprofit collaboration.

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Andrew Warfield
September 14, 2018

A storm-worthy business model

Storm Smart adds layers of leadership while laying the foundation for growth, succession

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Andrew Warfield
August 24, 2018

A case for longevity

Korchmar enters fourth generation of leadership after marking 100 years of manufacturing leather case goods the hard way

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Andrew Warfield
August 17, 2018

An active culture

PBS Contractors CEO Russell Budd found a way — work for a cause, not applause, for one — to overcome the crippling industry labor shortage.

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Grier Ferguson
August 10, 2018

Firm dominates markets by focusing on accountability — not budgets

Roper Technologies revenues have grown from $2.05 billion in 2009 to $4.67 billion in 2017 — up 127.8%. Roper’s compound annual shareholder return from 2003 to 2017 was 19%, compared to 9% for the S&P 500 over that same time period, according to company d

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Mark Gordon
July 27, 2018

Prominent business family perseveres through odds, obstacles

Richard Gonzmart he’s the fourth generation of his family to run Columbia, the oldest restaurant in Florida. In addition to the flagship Ybor City spot, which opened in 1905, there are six other Columbia Restaurant locations, from Sarasota to St. Augustin

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Grier Ferguson
July 20, 2018

From soldiers to businesspeople, group aims to help people become better leaders

Game On Nation, a training organization with big-name clients in sports, has expanded to serve the military and corporate America from its Bradenton home base.

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Sub chain CEO: 'I'll clean the worst restrooms'

Pitch man: Stadium push puts exec's leadership skills to the test

Executive draws on lessons from corporate, nonprofit world in new role

Peek at CEO's corner office reveals family first focus

Humble teacher: Exec leads by listening

Publix CEO shares insights on competition, customer service and the company's founder

Public companies pounce on acquisitions, chase $1B in revenues

Tech sector godfather pulled back in to industry

Production company executive aims to turn area into content creation hub

A storm-worthy business model

A case for longevity

An active culture

Firm dominates markets by focusing on accountability — not budgets

Prominent business family perseveres through odds, obstacles

From soldiers to businesspeople, group aims to help people become better leaders

Jabil's board approves $1.5 billion share buyback program

46-year-old Pinellas flea market staying put despite development

Goodwill Bargain Barn to open at former Tervis HQ in Venice

Busch Gardens announces 'final ride' for iconic roller coaster

Scream-A-Geddon returns to Tampa Bay after $2.5M transformation

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