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Jim Stinson
May 8, 2024

Tech company uses AI-connected program to save hospitals millions

Bridging the gap between humans and machine learning requires a combination of finesse and force — and even though the finished product saves time and money, it requires lots of patience.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
May 3, 2024

Marine and auto accessories firm navigates its next growth phase

SeaSucker has graduated from a one-product startup with a cool name and a cool yet highly functional product. Challenges now include big decisions on where to invest its resources, in time and money.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Louis Llovio
May 1, 2024

FPL invests into its push to be a national leader in solar power

As it increases its solar footprint across the state, Florida Power & Light has opened an education center to spread the word about the efficiency and benefits of the sun as an energy producer.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Jim Stinson
April 30, 2024

Police forces get aggressive, creative to recruit officers

Law enforcement agencies across the region look to find and retain new officers with a heightened sense of urgency.

Florida

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Jim Stinson
April 25, 2024

Beef 'O' Brady's parent company buys sandwich chain, angles for growth

A COVID-19 stumble with a new brand hasn't slowed down a Tampa franchise restaurant brand as it looks to capitalize on whats CEO says is its biggest draw: People love to eat out.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Mark Gordon
April 19, 2024

Neal Communities zeroes in on a big annual revenue figure: $1 billion

Outdoing larger competitors with a hyper-focus on details, from landscaping to land deals, is a key factor in the success of one of the region's largest homebuilders.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Jay Heater
April 17, 2024

Sarasota brewery readies third location and second in Lakewood Ranch

With a "nothing ordinary" kind of menu and a customer-first beer selection, Big Top Brewery has big plans for location No. 3.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Laura Lyon
April 15, 2024

Mobile custom suit company expands, again, with downtown St. Pete store

Donald Carson’s custom suit business is trucking along, with considerable more growth on the horizon. Even so, he’s cognizant of a key business lesson: to not have expansion outpace customer service.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Jim Stinson
April 11, 2024

Family therapist on family businesses: Policies and preparation are musts

Dennis Jaffe helps family businesses facing friction "sit down and have a conversation, which feels fair and so they can listen to each other. You slow things down."

Florida

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Jim Stinson
April 9, 2024

Tampa siblings from noted family grow multimillion-dollar ice cream business

Max Chillura and his siblings run one of the most popular ice cream chains in Tampa Bay. Ice cream keeps them together.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Jay Heater
April 1, 2024

East Manatee County golf-hotel-residential project underway

COVID-19 delayed but didn't derail a unique golf-resort project in one of the fastest growing parts of the region. "This (area) is where everything is happening," the project executive says.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Mark Gordon
March 28, 2024

Disruptive apartment-like hospitality brand targets St. Pete

In the space between a hotel room and an apartment building lies a new brand: Mint House. Florida is a sizable growth opportunity, says its CEO.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
March 20, 2024

Tampa apartment tower could change downtown dynamic for renters

The AER building in the heart of Tampa's art district allows renters to get a piece of the city at the same level as million-dollar condo buyers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Mark Gordon
March 8, 2024

Startup wows in specialized market: 3D-printing furniture

Wth a Texas lineage well-versed in dreaming and doing big things, Jay Rogers makes St. Pete a focal point of his latest venture: robots that make tables and chairs.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
March 6, 2024

Public-private partnership addresses affordable housing crisis in Tampa

The city of Tampa provided a developer with $12 million to build a 354-apartment community and ensured it remains available to low-income residents for the next 99 years.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Tech company uses AI-connected program to save hospitals millions

Marine and auto accessories firm navigates its next growth phase

FPL invests into its push to be a national leader in solar power

Police forces get aggressive, creative to recruit officers

Beef 'O' Brady's parent company buys sandwich chain, angles for growth

Neal Communities zeroes in on a big annual revenue figure: $1 billion

Sarasota brewery readies third location and second in Lakewood Ranch

Mobile custom suit company expands, again, with downtown St. Pete store

Family therapist on family businesses: Policies and preparation are musts

Tampa siblings from noted family grow multimillion-dollar ice cream business

East Manatee County golf-hotel-residential project underway

Disruptive apartment-like hospitality brand targets St. Pete

Tampa apartment tower could change downtown dynamic for renters

Startup wows in specialized market: 3D-printing furniture

Public-private partnership addresses affordable housing crisis in Tampa

Will Amendment 3 help or hurt Florida? Depends on whom you ask

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Tampa International wins best large airport award for third straight year

Airline adds new nonstop out of SRQ

In $80M deal, Houston developer buys St. Petersburg apartments at a discount

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