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Strategies

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • December 17, 2024
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii grows presence in region

Franchises are opening in the Sarasota and Englewood areas in the coming months.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • December 5, 2024
High-end mattress maker chooses Naples for first out-of-state showroom

Dedication to a "quality over quantity" mindset, says the co-owner, motivates Michigan-based Harbor Springs Mattress Company in its new Naples endeavor.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • December 4, 2024
Downtown Sarasota mixed-use project to get cafe in 2025, several restaurants

"This side of Main Street was not the most energetic side," says Eric Fenton, vice president of development for Belpointe.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • December 2, 2024
Shrewd construction helps Fort Myers Beach resort survive stormy year

Smart design choices have helped Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach weather the challenges of its barrier island location.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 26, 2024
Amazon to deliver latest technology in new 650,000SF Fort Myers center

The online retail giant plans to use its latest robotics technology at the fulfillment center it will build on State Road 82.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 18, 2024
Naples firm invests $14M in newspapers, buys 5% stake in Dallas Morning News

The beleaguered newspaper industry has been written off by many — including Warren Buffett. Naples billionaire David Hoffmann, with a quixotic bent, believes the industry is ripe for a comeback.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 14, 2024
Fort Myers Beach bar rebuild an example of resilient waterfront construction

The reconstruction of a new, more resilient The Beach Bar points to how some buildings moving forward will be better prepared for stronger storms.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • November 8, 2024
Manufacturer, with demand from seniors surging, expands team and space

Sarasota senior medical equipment company Harmar has added 100,000 square feet at facilities in Florida and Missouri since the beginning of the year. More growth is on the way, says its CEO.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • November 4, 2024
$14M Naples golf club renovation has big support — and fans

Countryside Golf and Country Club has pulled off an impressive feat: keeping residents happy during a major renovation project.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 31, 2024
Benderson's vision to transform The Crossings at Siesta Key moves forward

Plans are to redevelop the former Southgate Mall in a mixed-use lifestyle center that includes up to 848 residential units.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 30, 2024
Tampa meteorologists share key business lessons on performing under pressure

The secret is Rule No. 7: Stay calm.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 23, 2024
Tampa sweet shops reflect on two hurricanes

Owners recall preparation, the damage done and picking up where they left off.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 17, 2024
National construction company grows team, project list in Sarasota

Suffolk Construction's Sarasota project executive has a bright outlook for the next year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 14, 2024
Sarasota mall overcomes doubts, celebrates a big milestone

The Benderson Development and Taubman project has had a tremendous economic impact on the region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 11, 2024
Insurance CEO: Floridians 'need to stop building in areas prone to flooding'

Oscar Seikaly, CEO of Miami’s NSI Insurance Group, says dueling hurricanes could test and change Florida’s insurance market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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