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'This isn't right'

A small Gulf Coast company is in the legal fight of its life over trade secrets it alleges two industry behemoths stole.

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Found success

A small group of golf club members refused to give in to negative industry trends. Their persistence has begun to pay dividends.

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Corporate report

Premier awards uniform agreement to Superior Uniform's Fashion Seal; WilsonHCG receives recruitment award for Best Candidate Experience; General Dynamics Ordnance, Tactical granted new Hydra rocket contract and more corporate news.

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Corporate report

Sun Hydraulics licenses digital valve tech from Sturman Industries; Tampa Bay Rowdies change executives, name Quraishi president, general manager; HedgePath Pharmaceuticals applies to test possible skin-cancer treatment and more corporate news.

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Out of the box

Selling Girl Scout cookies isn't like the old days. This is big business.

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Doing Moore

The sales team at a property management firm was stuck. Then they stopped talking.

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Business of art

Cassie and Jake Greatens use parties to attract new customers to their contemporary art gallery.

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Eat more chicken?

A Tampa Chick-fil-A has long made an impression on its community. This year, the owners took a risk to knock down the building and start from scratch.

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  • November 28, 2014
Mall wars

The retail landscape in the Sarasota-Manatee market shifted significantly when The Mall at University Town Center opened in north Sarasota County Oct. 16.

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  • November 28, 2014
Executives: Be the brand at your firm

CEOs should do more than set the vision for their companies. They should live the brand every day.

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  • November 28, 2014
The Wawa way

Convenience store chain Wawa is moving aggressively into Florida, creating new loyal fans with its good food and low prices.

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Corporate report

Marriott names Epicurean Hotel Opening of the Year; Lakewood Ranch's iHeart Repair merging with Jupiter repair firm; Raymond James named Investment Bank of the Year; Amzur Technologies releases Energy Dashboard; Vir-Sec moving HQ, lab to Clearwater, investigating sites; Lufthansa offering Frankfurt flights at TIA

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  • November 27, 2014
When to find a new bank

Small business owners and banks can have a love-hate relationship at times. How to navigate lending to get the most for your business.

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  • November 21, 2014
Plumb for success

A small plumbing-supply business in Cape Coral offers lessons in overcoming adversity to achieve success.

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Corporate report

SRN, Atlanta's D-Unity Group agrees to barrier reselling deal; Vology raises $40 million in new financing; St. Petersburg's Uptown Title joins Florida Agency Network; and more corporate news.

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