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Grier Ferguson
June 9, 2017

Mentor Musings

Ringling College of Art and Design film program department head Bradley Battersby says it was incredible to be named Variety magazine's Mentor of the Year. Even better? Seeing his students succeed.

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Grier Ferguson
June 9, 2017

Step Right Up

The Circus Arts Conservatory is keeping the circus alive in Sarasota and beyond — and selling out shows.

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Mark Gordon
June 9, 2017

Food for Life

Employees embrace, not avoid, problems at Fitlife. The model has produced some stellar growth.

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Ted Carter
June 9, 2017

Sandy Stilwell acquired her first motel just out of high school. Teri Hansen got into marketing when the 'emerging technology was the fax machine.' Together, they have some powerful business insights.

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Mark Gordon
June 2, 2017

Paradise Advertising and Marketing

St. Petersburg-based firm, with offices in Naples, Daytona and New York City, specializes in travel, luxury and lifestyle brands.

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Mark Gordon
June 2, 2017

Conrad Garner Studios

From posters to packaging, branding and marketing, Tampa firm makes its move.

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Beth Luberecki
June 2, 2017

Sherri Morrison Creative Design

Morrison runs her business from her home in Goodland, on Marco Island. Most of her clients are in Naples and Marco Island.

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Grier Ferguson
June 2, 2017

Mr. Marketing

Marketing professor and consultant Philip Kotler wrote the book — literally — on marketing. His textbook 'Marketing Management' is used in business school classes nationwide.