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Strategies

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  • April 18, 2013
Succession gauntlet

The Cox family has sold Chevrolets on the Gulf Coast since the Great Depression — through five generations. But succession for the youngest leaders wasn't a birthright.

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  • April 12, 2013
Light and Lively

Situated in a restored home, the restaurant is located on McGregor Boulevard near the historic homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.

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  • April 12, 2013
Corporate Report: April 12

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • April 12, 2013
Bold steps

Tim Bogott, CEO at TradeWinds Island Resorts, has made a deal that could transform his beachfront property.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • April 12, 2013
Veteran by design

The process of getting certified by the federal government as a disabled-veteran-owned small business is rigorous, but the payoff could be big.

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  • April 12, 2013
Growing with gusto

Bill McGill is piloting MarineMax's recovery from the recession. Sales are up, and new buyers are testing the waters.

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  • April 5, 2013
Corporate Report: April 5

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • March 29, 2013
Difficult to develop

The complexity of putting low-income housing deals together can be daunting, but developers such as DDA Development are pros at it.

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  • Denise Federer
  • March 29, 2013
Passing the Baton

How to successfully transition leadership in your organization.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • March 29, 2013
Recover the ball

Syd Kitson, the developer who orchestrated one of the biggest deals on the Gulf Coast during the boom, sees new opportunities across the state.

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  • March 29, 2013
Corporate Report: March 29

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • March 22, 2013
Corporate Report: March 22

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • March 22, 2013
Forging the recovery

Firms like Forge Engineering are among the first to feel the recovery in real estate development.

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  • Denise Kalette
  • March 22, 2013
Powering Ahead

St. Petersburg-based Power Design expects its revenue to jump 40% this year. It's summoning electricians from across the country to tackle new projects.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • March 22, 2013
Gates refocuses on Florida

After diversifying operations in Central America, Todd Gates turns his focus back on Florida as the recovery continues.

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