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Elizabeth Morrisey
April 5, 2019

As soccer continues its rise, area team aims to capitalize on boom

Florida Tropics SC, based in Lakeland, it continues to expand its brand.

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Andrew Warfield
March 29, 2019

Regional craft brewery taps into hidden pent-up demand

Fort Myers Brewing was the first brewery and taproom in Southwest Florida. After going through two five-year business plans in six years business is still hopping.

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Andrew Warfield
March 29, 2019

A business model built to withstand

In the midst of recession, Creighton Development got a call from 7-Eleven to build a store in a hurry. That launched a fruitful relationship and a strategy for the next downturn.

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Grier Ferguson
March 22, 2019

Collectibles spell big business for area company that grades coins, comic books and more

Mark Salzberg, chairman of Certified Collectibles Group, says the group's companies provide comfort and security to collectors.

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Brian Hartz
March 22, 2019

Course correction: Region looks to finally move forward on traffic solutions

The Tampa Bay, Florida, transportation situation could not get much worse. But a new source of tax-driven funds, between $13 billion and $16 billion, depending on population growth, will help shape a new transportation model for the region for generations

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Brian Hartz
March 15, 2019

Medical device maker wakes up a bedroom community

Thanks to a $30 million investment by TouchPoint Medical, a subsidiary of Concordville, Pa.-based TouchPoint Inc., Pasco County, Florida, will receive an influx of 116 good-paying jobs and a division of a multinational company.

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Brian Hartz
March 8, 2019

Extreme makeover: Cosmetic surgery supplier bear-hugs change as it breaks with its past

Clearwater, Florida-based Bovie recently took a giant risk. It sold the rights to its name and many of its core products for $97 million to Antioch, Tenn.-based Symmetry Surgical. Bovie, after the sale, rebranded as Apyx Medical Corp.

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Brian Hartz
February 22, 2019

Property pros: Savvy firm uncovers value in unexpected places

In just eight years, EquiAlt, a privately held, Tampa, Florida-based property investment and management firm, has amassed more than $150 million in assets, specializing in distressed properties.

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Grier Ferguson
February 22, 2019

Family farm market grows into four-store operation with hundreds of employees, plans for more growth

Behind the success of Detwiler’s Farm Market? An intense focus on the customer.

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Grier Ferguson
February 15, 2019

CEO of growing national people transport company shares plans for Florida expansion

Gotcha is operating a vehicle ride share in Sarasota.

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Brian Hartz
February 15, 2019

Switched on: Innovative tech firm shines bright

LumaStream, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, manufactures low-voltage LED light fixture technology and is on track to turn a profit for the first time since being founded in 2009.

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Andrew Warfield
February 15, 2019

RIsing tide floats Fish Tale Boats to new heights

The success of the family-owned boat dealership and service center is no fish tale. Rather than having to lament the one that got away, it has cast its net to land even more business by, ironically, moving away from the water.

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Grier Ferguson
February 8, 2019

How to motivate people to meet sales goals

Clothing retailer Chico’s has found combining motivating factors helps encourage employees to sell more.  

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Grier Ferguson
February 8, 2019

How to run an effective brainstorming session

Following some basic rules can help companies make the most out of idea generation.   

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Brian Hartz
February 1, 2019

Close to home: Builder attributes fast growth to focus on local market

By carving out a niche and sticking to it, Riverview-based, privately held Homes By WestBay is one of the fastest-growing builders in the Tampa Bay, Florida, region.

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As soccer continues its rise, area team aims to capitalize on boom

Regional craft brewery taps into hidden pent-up demand

A business model built to withstand

Collectibles spell big business for area company that grades coins, comic books and more

Course correction: Region looks to finally move forward on traffic solutions

Medical device maker wakes up a bedroom community

Extreme makeover: Cosmetic surgery supplier bear-hugs change as it breaks with its past

Property pros: Savvy firm uncovers value in unexpected places

Family farm market grows into four-store operation with hundreds of employees, plans for more growth

CEO of growing national people transport company shares plans for Florida expansion

Switched on: Innovative tech firm shines bright

RIsing tide floats Fish Tale Boats to new heights

How to motivate people to meet sales goals

How to run an effective brainstorming session

Close to home: Builder attributes fast growth to focus on local market

Englewood roofing company to lay off 65 workers

After nearly $39M land deal, Parrish residential project begins selling homes

Orlando investor pays $2.6 million for Manatee building

Sarasota Square developer pre-leases 88% of initial commercial space

Largo industrial buildings sell for $23.5 million

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