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Grand slam

ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini is a big believer in goals. Completing the grand slam of open-water swimming was just one goal on his list.

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Corporate report

Tampa's Viralstyle.com wins contest for hour with Mark Cuban; HNTB Corp. names Tampa exec Florida district leader, senior VP; Lakewood-Amedex files application for topical drug to treat infections and more corporate news.

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Not tapped out

Though Bobby Harris has been choked out in his sport of choice, it doesn't stop him from going back.

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Dynamic duo

An attorney shed his practical side for two weeks to race around the Midwest with his dad — pumpkin toss and fool chase included.

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  • January 2, 2015
Florida first

First Florida Integrity Bank recently reached $1 billion in assets, but it's not done growing. Chairman Gary Tice says it could triple in size through acquisitions.

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Recipe for success

Locale Market, a gourmet grocery store, is pegged to be the focal point of Bill Edwards' Sundial development. Its goal is to be one of a kind.

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Powder play

Biolife has a unique product, a big marketplace and a revamped sales strategy. The missing piece: big-time sales growth.

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Land squeeze

A group of New York-based private equity investors is turning Alico into the largest citrus producer in the country, speeding up consolidation in the struggling industry.

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Corporate report

Front Burner Brands reorganizing, splitting off Burger 21; Jabil aftermarket buyer, iQor relocating to St. Pete's One Progress Plaza; BayCare Health CEO retiring in 2016, COO Inzina to assume top role; Tech Data board agrees to $100 million buyback; American Water Chemicals rebranding, changing name to Alkema Solutions; American Water Chemicals rebranding, changing name to Alkema Solutions; Morristown, N.J.'s Covanta operating new waste plant

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Brand buzz

Started by three execs who left big advertising agencies in Tampa, EraserFarm is poised to grow.

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Now they see it

A decision made a decade ago helped a medical products firm fine-tune its focus. The move could pay off in 2015.

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  • December 26, 2014
Revolutionary research

This year was another year of growth for White Cloud Electronic Cigarettes. With new products and a possible licensing deal, 2015 looks even better.

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  • December 26, 2014
A window for growth

From sales growth to a major acquisition, 2014 was a significant year for one of the largest companies in Sarasota.

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Strong belief

MGA Insurance goes into 2015 with a new corporate owner, among other changes. It has big expectations for growth.

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Major donor

Paychex founder Tom Golisano has given away more than $200 million of his fortune, including at least $29 million in Southwest Florida since he moved to Naples in 2009.

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