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There's a subtle but powerful business lesson in the early days of a nonprofit's bold plan to bring a national museum to the region.

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Dollars and sense

A group that funds Florida's brightest businesses seeks to expand its clout. Can it outdo Silicon Valley?

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It's all about the service

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Tool time

From the company's humble beginnings in his garage, Michael Shaluly has built Pinellas County's Mastercut Tool Corp. into an international company with 100 employees.

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A crafty approach

The Makers Market and Workshops hopes to become a DIY destination in Bradenton.

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Amendment 1: Bad for the Future

This proposed amendment appears to be pro-solar. A closer look reveals its true intent is to protect utility companies' profits.

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Insuring the future

The next generation is making an impact as family-owned Key Agency expands.

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Back home

Gregg Carlson took an unusual path to reach the corner office of a $20 million homebuilder.

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Corporate report

Bank promotes executive to top position; Architecture firm expands workforce; Ad agency triples office space

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Air up there

Punta Gorda Airport's deep discount approach is a winner with carriers. Is the strategy sustainable?

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Going up

New owners of one of the region's most prominent elevator companies target residential homes. Demographics fuel the demand.

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New focus

The sudden death of a company leader didn't derail a prominent area architecture firm.

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Corporate report

Health care firm hires new medical director; Mosquito company wins innovation award; Payroll firm announces health care partnership; Law firm names new managing partner

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Open wide

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