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Power and Speed

A look at life in the fast lane with Fowler White Boggs' leading lady.

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Corporate Report: August 16

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • August 16, 2013
State of Evolution

Community colleges have evolved into four-year institutions. Edison State College is one example of the statewide trend.

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  • August 16, 2013
Hiring Grads

Why does a company choose to expand operations in Fort Myers? One reason: Less competition for university students and recent graduates.

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  • August 16, 2013
CEO School

No school can teach you how to be a CEO, but this peer group comes close.

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  • August 16, 2013
Analyse this

Manatee Glens, a private behavioral health hospital and outpatient facility, has often been a local leader in adapting to health care industry changes.

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  • August 16, 2013
Shadow Test

Brothers-in-law Rocky Santa Cruz and Vic Donati are self-professed watch geeks. With a creative virtual approach to design and marketing, the two turned their avocation into a business.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • August 9, 2013
A new edge

Two prominent local architects now work at the same firm. They have ambitious plans.

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  • Janet Leiser
  • August 9, 2013
'Wall Street of the South'

New York City-based DTCC, called the backbone of the global financial markets, is growing its Tampa presence as it decentralizes. The move will add 200 jobs to the area.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • August 9, 2013
Wok this way

A new entry in the hot U.S. fast-casual restaurant segment aims to leverage its global experience to find success. 'We want to elevate Chinese food,' says an executive.

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Overcome your selling hurdles

Although there are many obstacles to making a sale, one of the toughest is also the simplest to fix. Plus, five qualities every good salesperson needs to succeed.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • August 9, 2013
Fully furnished

Matter Brothers Furniture is targeting Sarasota for expansion, scouting locations for a new store thanks to the recovery in residential real estate.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • August 2, 2013
Bird is the Word

Pelican Larry's is a Florida-themed seafood restaurant, the kind you'd find near the beach.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • August 2, 2013
Extra Help

A local executive improvement group thrives through a basic formula: Camaraderie and solidarity — and no solicitations — breed success.

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  • August 2, 2013
Corporate Report: August 2

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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