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  • April 1, 2020
Successful remote work strategies require over-communication — and perspective

Firms are shifting from employees working at the office to working from home with whiplash speed. Several steps — maintaining meaningful connections among them — can ease the transition.

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Knives out: Survival gear stores see surge in sales

From gas masks and ammo to dehydrated food and medical supplies, it's all flying off shelves.

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  • April 1, 2020
Pizzeria owner adapts to changing conditions in the face of the coronavirus — toilet paper included

In a true sign of the times, Solorzano’s Pizzerias is giving away a free roll of toilet paper to customers who place an order over $30.

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  • March 27, 2020
Publix Super Markets Inc. boosts supply chain

Publix Super Markets Inc., Lakeland-based grocer and the state's larges food supplier, is working to keep shelves stocked and stores virus free during the pandemic.

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  • March 25, 2020
Soap company founder utilizes past crisis-management lessons

Online sales are up 140% year-over-year at Naples Soap Co.

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  • March 25, 2020
Real estate firm adapts to coronavirus conditions as demand continues

Despite uncertain times, Michael Saunders says there’s still high demand for real estate.

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  • March 25, 2020
Area hand sanitizer manufacturer increases production in wake of coronavirus

Durisan’s facility is running 24/7.

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  • March 25, 2020
CPA firm reacts to coronavirus in midst of tax season

Cavanaugh & Co. is offering clients and employees tax prep options.

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  • March 25, 2020
Nonprofit works to keep delivering meals during coronavirus crisis

Meals on Wheels of Sarasota has changed some procedures to keep volunteers and clients safe during coronavirus.

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  • March 23, 2020
Firm helps nonprofits shift in the face of the coronavirus pandemic

VeraData shifts along with its clients.

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  • March 21, 2020
Gulfshore Playhouse cuts season short

With theater shuttered, it focuses on preparing for the future.

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  • March 20, 2020
Future considerations: Exec, mindful of long-term continuity, makes bold move

Fort Myers-based Midland Financial Corp. has changed its ownership structure, transitioning to an employee-owned company.

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  • March 13, 2020
Couple's grit, creativity leads to tasty company

Angie and Dan Bastian's secret sauce for a thriving business — and lucrative exit — lies in a underutilized principle: Go forward, with gusto, but without all the answers.

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  • March 12, 2020
Digital marketing firm primed for growth — even in pandemic

Vectra Digital CEO Matt Bernhardt says now is the not time to slow down.

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  • March 6, 2020
Producer, former television network head shares keys to success

Nely Galán was president of entertainment for Telemundo. The producer of over 700 television episodes spoke in Sarasota recently.

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