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Brian Hartz
August 21, 2020

Auto dealership's counterintuitive pandemic sales strategy pays off

Longtime Tampa, Florida, auto sales executive John Marazzi, 55, has never seen anything quite like the COVID-19 crisis.

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Grier Ferguson
August 19, 2020

Automotive group executive expects August, September to be toughest months for inventory

Gettel, with $1 billion in gross revenue in 2019, has 17 dealerships.

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Grier Ferguson
August 19, 2020

High-end car dealership faces inventory challenges

At Mercedes-Benz of Naples, inventory is trickling in at a much lower rate than usual.

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Mark Gordon
August 14, 2020

Builder nears $500 million in annual revenue

Stock Development sticks close to a core principle: diversification of revenue streams.

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Brian Hartz
August 14, 2020

Truck yeah: Growth rolls on for salesman-turned-entrepreneur

Despite some bumps in the road, Oscar Horton has guided Tampa, Florida-based Sun State International Trucks LLC from $25 million in revenue in 2000 to $160 million in 2019.

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Grier Ferguson
August 12, 2020

Private jet firms in region hope to land new opportunities during pandemic

The pandemic has caused turbulence for the commercial aviation industry. Area companies involved in private aviation, on the other hand, are seeing new customers in the midst of the coronavirus.

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Mark Gordon
August 7, 2020

Car service company motors on amid obstacles

The pandemic dented Longboat Limousine's plans for a big 2020.

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Brian Hartz
August 7, 2020

American made: Biotech firm, fed up with foreign foes, launches manufacturing incubator

Tampa, Florida-based biotech firm SynDaver has launched a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing incubator at its headquarters.

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Brian Hartz
August 7, 2020

Plant a seed: Fledgling industry's early entrants see profitable harvest

Gulf Coast makers of medical marijuana and CBD products are reaping rewards from their early entry into the market.

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Brian Hartz
August 7, 2020

Go to market: Food firm makes big inroads with grocery giant

Tampa, Florida-based Fresco Foods has strengthened its partnership with Publix: Its pre-packaged, vacuum-sealed meals can now be found in all 1,252 of the grocer's stores.

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Grier Ferguson
August 5, 2020

Luxury Realtor experiences major successes despite pandemic

With luxury buyers seeking tangible assets during uncertain times, Sarasota Realtor Kim Ogilvie recently put $30 million in real estate under contract in 30 days.

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Grier Ferguson
August 5, 2020

Manufacturers associations act fast to help members in new ways during pandemic

Area organizations have introduced job boards, webinars and ways to connect with manufacturers statewide.

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Grier Ferguson
July 29, 2020

Bicycle store owners see increase in demand as well as supply issues

More people have taken up bicycling during the pandemic, with big implications for area bike shops.

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Grier Ferguson
July 23, 2020

Author, leadership consultant shares tips for maintaining energy

Victoria Roos-Olsson wrote the book — literally — on being a great manager. She also has some ideas about how leaders can protect their energy and make the most out of a difficult time.

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Brian Hartz
July 10, 2020

Marketer ignores risk, branches out with deal for web development firm

Big Sea, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based marketing firm, has acquired Pineapple Development and its powerful e-commerce capabilities.

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Auto dealership's counterintuitive pandemic sales strategy pays off

Automotive group executive expects August, September to be toughest months for inventory

High-end car dealership faces inventory challenges

Builder nears $500 million in annual revenue

Truck yeah: Growth rolls on for salesman-turned-entrepreneur

Private jet firms in region hope to land new opportunities during pandemic

Car service company motors on amid obstacles

American made: Biotech firm, fed up with foreign foes, launches manufacturing incubator

Plant a seed: Fledgling industry's early entrants see profitable harvest

Go to market: Food firm makes big inroads with grocery giant

Luxury Realtor experiences major successes despite pandemic

Manufacturers associations act fast to help members in new ways during pandemic

Bicycle store owners see increase in demand as well as supply issues

Author, leadership consultant shares tips for maintaining energy

Marketer ignores risk, branches out with deal for web development firm

Pinellas County closes the door on large-scale data centers

Lakewood Ranch commercial property sells for $4.7M

Sarasota-based truck driver training program celebrates 10K graduates

Well-known Sarasota florist changes ownership

New Rays stadium advances after Hillsborough approves $796M in funding

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