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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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Brian Hartz
July 13, 2018

Q&A: Greg Reidy, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Florida

Greg Reidy is the new CEO of UnitedHealthcare Florida, based in Tampa, and he sat down for a wide-ranging interview about the industry, the company and his career.

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Brian Hartz
July 6, 2018

IT powerhouse makes a change at the top

Tech Data CEO Bob Dutkowsky spent years searching for his replacement at the Clearwater-based IT distributor. He found the ideal candidate by looking to his roots at IBM.

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Brian Hartz
July 5, 2018

The largest company in the region's big goal: stay No. 1

As a distributor, not a manufacturer, of IT products and services, Tech Data has to remain well ahead of what propels innovation — the companies and products that only a select few insiders might be talking about today, but could very well be household na

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Andrew Warfield
June 29, 2018

The right conditions for succession

Tim Dupre’s ascension to CEO of Conditioned Air frees Theo Etzel to pursue growth. For a company that averages 40 promotions from within per year, it's also validation of a core belief.

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Mark Gordon
May 11, 2018

College try: School's new leader delivers energy, enthusiasm

Mike Martin has already left a big imprint on Florida Gulf Coast University, in less than a year at the helm.

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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

Q&A: Greg Reidy, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Florida

IT powerhouse makes a change at the top

The largest company in the region's big goal: stay No. 1

The right conditions for succession

College try: School's new leader delivers energy, enthusiasm

National homebuilder buys 130 lots in Lakeland

AeroVanti's Britton-Harr looks to squash evidence as May trial approaches

7 in region make Forbes’ Best Large Employers list

Suncoast Credit Union announces merger, would grow to over $21B

Sarasota cybersecurity firm raises $20M, plans to scale

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