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Grier Ferguson
October 21, 2020

Secret sauce for wine shop owner is robust mix of right prices, high-touch service

After years of working for others in the wine industry, Thomas Morgan opened Seagrape Wine Co.

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Beth Luberecki
October 21, 2020

Builders in hot pursuit of a new target: renters

Analysts and builders alike predict a big strategy shift is coming soon in new home communities. It's already here in some cases.

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Beth Luberecki
October 15, 2020

Entrepreneur tackles pandemic — after beating cancer

When you’ve started your business in the recession, and are in remission from cancer, it can help put things in perspective.

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Brian Hartz
October 9, 2020

Suit up: Venerable menswear shop makes savvy moves to survive downturn

Martin Shine, owner of Kirby's Men’s Wear in South Tampa, Florida, says he has never faced an existential threat like the coronavirus pandemic.

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Grier Ferguson
October 8, 2020

Flower-related businesses experience ups and downs during pandemic

Area businesses have had to contend with initial closings, changing delivery procedures, supply chain issues and a Mother’s Day bloom boom.

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Grier Ferguson
September 23, 2020

Beach destination works in airport's favor amid pandemic

For 2021, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport dropped rates for airlines, including lowering rent by 3% and landing fees by about 25%.

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Grier Ferguson
September 23, 2020

Airport in leisure market expects to bounce back faster than business destinations

One of the Charlotte County airport’s goals is to put money in the bank for future 9/11s, pandemics and hurricanes.

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Grier Ferguson
September 18, 2020

Tea company sips, shifts to new market demands

Local Tea Co. has felt the impacts of the pandemic on its wholesale business. Recent months, though, have also led to more online sales.

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Brian Hartz
September 18, 2020

Hatch a plan: Chicken chain aims high as it enters hot market

FSC Franchise Co., the Tampa, Florida-based company that owns Beef O’ Brady’s and the Brass Tap is taking on Chick-Fil-A and PDQ with its new restaurant chain, the Hatchery.

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Grier Ferguson
September 16, 2020

Area trucking company grows through focus on service

Black Hawk Logistics plans to start a brokerage that could help bring more clients to the firm.

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Brian Hartz
September 11, 2020

CBD maker eschews quick and easy path to profits

Tampa, Florida-based CBD maker Summitt Labs takes a rigorous approach to manufacturing and marketing. The high standards, it hopes, will set it apart from competitors.

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Brian Hartz
September 10, 2020

Chart a course: Boat show operator adapts to new reality

Informa Markets, despite the pandemic, has decided to stage the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October, followed by the 43rd annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show in mid-January.

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Grier Ferguson
September 9, 2020

Area businesses connected to dogs and cats see surge in business during pandemic

From veterinary centers to pet supply stores, companies are handling fluctuations in business with different strategies.

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Grier Ferguson
September 9, 2020

Publix and its GreenWise stores go after hydroponics in big ways

The Lakeland-based grocery giant is targeting customers who want fresh, local products.

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Mark Gordon
September 9, 2020

Comfy clothes in the pandemic provide retailer a sales boost

Chico's FAS, proving anytime is a good time to embrace change, utilizes unusual time to rebrand, rethink and refocus some campaigns.

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Secret sauce for wine shop owner is robust mix of right prices, high-touch service

Builders in hot pursuit of a new target: renters

Entrepreneur tackles pandemic — after beating cancer

Suit up: Venerable menswear shop makes savvy moves to survive downturn

Flower-related businesses experience ups and downs during pandemic

Beach destination works in airport's favor amid pandemic

Airport in leisure market expects to bounce back faster than business destinations

Tea company sips, shifts to new market demands

Hatch a plan: Chicken chain aims high as it enters hot market

Area trucking company grows through focus on service

CBD maker eschews quick and easy path to profits

Chart a course: Boat show operator adapts to new reality

Area businesses connected to dogs and cats see surge in business during pandemic

Publix and its GreenWise stores go after hydroponics in big ways

Comfy clothes in the pandemic provide retailer a sales boost

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