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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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Grier Ferguson
July 8, 2020

Car maintenance subscription company provides services on the go

A pair of enterprising brothers are steering growth in their upstart business using a simple strategy: give people what they need when they need it.

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Grier Ferguson
July 8, 2020

Restaurant embraces new options to meet market demand

The pandemic has put a dent in the large events Michael’s On East is known for. And while sales remain down overall, there are some bright spots.

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Grier Ferguson
July 8, 2020

Even in times of crisis, nimble companies can utilize interns

An area university is encouraging businesses to transition from in-person to remote internships this summer and fall. Officials have some key tips about how to make it a smooth and productive transition.

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Grier Ferguson
July 1, 2020

Homebuilder uses key manufacturing strategy — continuous improvement — to build affordable homes faster and better

The GulfStar Homes team was busy in May and June catching up with pent-up demand.

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Brian Hartz
July 1, 2020

Boat, RV dealers ride sales surge

Travel trepidation, coupled with shutdown of schools, camps and sports, has area boat and RV dealers riding high. Supply issues could crush the wave.

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Brian Hartz
June 11, 2020

One direction: Marketing firm's business surges amid pandemic

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Marketing Direction has done well in the COVID-19 crisis, taking on three new clients and seeing 86 percent revenue growth.

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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

Car maintenance subscription company provides services on the go

Restaurant embraces new options to meet market demand

Even in times of crisis, nimble companies can utilize interns

Homebuilder uses key manufacturing strategy — continuous improvement — to build affordable homes faster and better

Boat, RV dealers ride sales surge

One direction: Marketing firm's business surges amid pandemic

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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