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  • December 14, 2018
Building on a clear growth strategy

My Shower/D3 Glass is building a new headquarters and expanded manufacturing plant for its tempered glass and frameless shower business

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  • November 30, 2018
Focus on customer service, empathy are secrets behind company's multimillion dollar growth

Cool Today President Jaime DiDomenico says he serves the company's 244 other employees.

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  • November 23, 2018
Krispy Kreme franchise territory is a sweet opportunity

After five years of pursuit, Jim Cosentino won Krispy Kreme franchise rights to southeast Florida. Now he's tackling the west coast of Florida.

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  • November 23, 2018
Event horizon: Faced with failure, entrepreneurs tackle a new frontier

EventPower Inc. founder Frank Powell was forced to reinvent his Tampa-based business when government budget cuts destroyed his revenue stream.

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  • November 23, 2018
Secure foundation: Safety firm builds on founder's military, tech background

Robert Hessel, founder and CEO of Source 1 Solutions, shares his insights about what has catapulted the Clearwater, Florida-based security company to big success in just seven years.

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  • November 23, 2018
New products, formalized installation network keep manufacturer on growth track

Manufacturer Harmar — with an ever-increasing customer base — seeks to ramp up growth even more. One key: continuously improve quality.

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  • November 16, 2018
Economic Forecast: Handbag manufacturer increases production to meet anticipated demand

Manufacturing — Gretchen Bauer, founder and CEO, BSwanky, Sarasota

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  • November 16, 2018
Economic Forecast: Retailer invests in existing stores, new shopping concept

Retail — Steve Knopik, CEO, Bealls Inc., Bradenton

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  • November 16, 2018
Project about Florida in year 2030 reveals pressure points, opportunities ahead

More than 10,000 people participated in town halls and planning sessions for Florida 2030.

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  • November 9, 2018
New upscale senior living communities riding the gray wave

Age-restricted and assisted living communities are evolving. Several facilities in the region — including one with a $120 million investment — are on the crest of innovation.

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  • November 2, 2018
Exit ramp: Company wins by taking the scenic route to a sale

Stellican Ltd., a group of investors led by Steve Heese, has sold Chris-Craft, the iconic Sarasota-based boat manufacturer, to Winnebago Industries Inc. for a sum thought to be in the $420-$480 million range after rescuing the brand from the brink of anni

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  • November 2, 2018
Finding the grass is greener in Southwest Florida

Naples-based Greenscapes expanding with new Fort Myers location

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  • John Haughey
  • October 26, 2018
Manufacturer seeks to make a mint off making scratch off lottery cards

Founded as IGT’s global Instant Ticket Services center in 2009, the Lakeland plant’s workforce has since doubled to about 300 full-time employees with an annual $12 million payroll. A

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  • October 19, 2018
New upscale hotel is latest development on expanding IMG Academy campus

The property represents broader plans the Academy has for new business opportunities.

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  • October 19, 2018
Electric Avenue

Bruce Barone leads Fifth Avenue South marketing efforts through next stage of evolution

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