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  • February 6, 2023
How to utilize video content for your business

Video content for marketing purposes has shifted from a maybe to a must-do.

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How to make smart technology upgrades

Don't expect to just throw money at newfangled IT products and services and see instant results.

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  • January 30, 2023
State College of Florida Coding Academy is Open

State College of Florida realized this need for technology education and opened the SCF Coding Academy to meet these needs.

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  • January 20, 2023
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The funeral home business is going through some generational shifts, and a Sarasota-based company looks to stay ahead of the trends.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 17, 2023
Statewide capital firm looks to invest $50M fund in startups

The national venture capital sector faces a rough 2023. But a major statewide investor believes venture capital in Florida is amid a time to shine.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 13, 2023
Despite rosy long-term outlook, women’s retailer’s stock gets punished

Wall Street investors who sold off Chico’s FAS shares might have missed some notable progress the company made in year one of an ambitious three-year plan, including reaching $2.5 billion in sales.

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  • January 6, 2023
Technology industry to turn attention to environment in 2023

The big question technology is up against now is whether customers will buy into it.

  • Technology
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  • January 6, 2023
FGCU Business School dean says there's 'reason to think economy will sour in 2023'

Florida Gulf Coast University Lutgert College of Business Dean Christopher Westley says that uncertainty is causing consumers and investors to cut back.

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  • January 6, 2023
Sarasota-Manatee region economy looks strong, says USF professor

The labor market looks good and inflation is going down, says Michael Snipes.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • January 6, 2023
Office sector insider sees momentum heading into 2023

While there is much to be positive about, how hybrid work will continue to affect the office market is still a concern, says JLL Executive Vice President Jim Moler.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 5, 2023
Duke Energy Florida president charged up for busy 2023

Melissa Seixas says she keeps one eye on the now and one on the horizon.

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  • Brian Hartz
  • December 30, 2022
David Habib of Yo Mama's Foods reflects on a year like no other

The Clearwater company had a banner year in 2022, but threats — inflation, for one — loom on the horizon.

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  • December 28, 2022
Wellness company looks to shine after overcoming Hurricane Ian

While signs of Hurricane Ian remain in and around Cape Coral, a large, community-focused wellness business seeks to get back to its routines — including a delivering a stream of new products.

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  • December 4, 2022
Sarasota center for trauma recovery debuts to big interest

A centralized — and soothing — place to help people overcome trauma in their lives is quickly gaining traction in the region.

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  • By Tim Cartwright
  • December 2, 2022
5 things startups need to do to woo investors

The list includes focused management and a meaningful difference from the competition.

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