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Strategies

  • By Alex Walsh
  • December 25, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra hums along with planning its new $14 million home

After a long, yet ultimately unsuccessful, search for a home downtown, the Sarasota Orchestra makes progress on what will be its new facility 6 miles east.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • December 14, 2023
Tampa execs make national list of powerful women in credit unions

Darlene Johnson and Julie Renderos cite work ethic and internal growth opportunities for success at Suncoast Credit Union.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 13, 2023
$6B Michigan credit union seizes strong acquisition opportunities in Florida

DFCU Financial, now in Southwest Florida and Tampa, aims to grow its presence more in the Sunshine State — even as a community banking lobbying giant sours on the acquisition strategy.

  • Florida
  • By Alex Walsh
  • December 12, 2023
Bank survives industry shakeout, surpasses $1B in assets

The Bank of Central Florida, which was founded just prior to a crippling downturn, looks to grab market share in Tampa Bay.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 11, 2023
Despite owner's intentions, some worry Manatee farm will be developed

Jerry Dakin says he will "do everything in (his) power" to keep Dakin Dairy Farms an agriculture property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • December 6, 2023
Bloomin' Brands looks to address activist investors and woo customers

Outback’s parent company, Bloomin' Brands, has come out of the pandemic a leaner company, but a decline in customers has some investors and analysts worried.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 5, 2023
Sarasota Ford opens multimillion-dollar restaurant inside the dealership

With both big goals and customer loyalty top of mind, an auto sales entrepreneur drives forward with an industry-first concept.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • December 4, 2023
More luxury garage condos gear up for Lakewood Ranch

Luxe Flex Garage is a more budget-friendly version of the original Luxe Dream Garage, which held its groundbreaking in August 2022.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • December 1, 2023
Does Tampa Bay have a shot at being a hub for tech business?

Tampa Bay's mission to become a global tech hot spot had made great strides of late. One notable advantage, says one executive, comes from a talent pool without an "extensive entitlement" mindset.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 24, 2023
Naples theaters, long a boon for the region, are primed for a big year

After taming numerous challenges, two nonprofit theater organizations are getting in a position to wow audiences with $90 million in new facilities.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 23, 2023
Despite advances in technology, shoppers still like stores

Retailers with smart and dynamic strategies — and a penchant for being nimble — can win the battle between online and brick-and-mortar shopping.

  • Florida
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • November 22, 2023
FGCU institute on positive aging aims to boost senior industry workforce

Given more than 500,000 people over age 60 live in Southwest Florida, the region is fertile ground to study — and support — seniors.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • November 14, 2023
Tampa-based national burger fast-food chain targets $900M in revenue

Checkers and Rally's is looking to bring its brand into the future.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • November 10, 2023
Not-dead-yet mentality leads dinner theater to rise above slew of obstacles

In a period of decline for regional theaters, one in Fort Myers sustains an audience through some basic business principles and adapting to changing customer tastes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • October 25, 2023
St. Pete firm motors ahead on big plans to move fuel via rail lines

Belvedere Terminals' $750 million fuel delivery system will use specially designed railcars to haul 50 million barrels a year along the east coast of Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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