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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 25, 2010
Management Stars

Property management companies are lining up to help banks and other lenders manage distressed commercial real estate. It's one of the few bright spots in an industry decimated by the recession.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2009
Gamblin' Man

Rob Brady's business — a fusion of product design and technology — was being crushed by the recession. He took some high-stakes risks to begin turning the company around.

  • News
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • October 29, 2010
Recycling Project

The hotel now known as the Postcard Inn was once slated for demolition, to be replaced with a taller structure. It has reverted to its roots, possibly providing an impetus for investment in similar properties.

  • Strategies
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • July 16, 2010
Smokin' Degrees

Argosy University's Tampa campus now occupies a cigar factory along I-275 that dates back more than a century. The school anticipates attracting more students within its hallowed walls.

  • Industries
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • July 9, 2010
Linking Expertise

The downturn has affected engineering as much as any industry, yet it also creates the opportunity for mergers and acquisitions among those with like minds and varied disciplines.

  • Industries
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 18, 2011
Collier delivers great lesson

This week's cover package on Collier County's rejection of Jackson Laboratory provides an invaluable lesson on economic development for all of the Gulf Coast.

  • News
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 18, 2011
Collier delivers a great lesson on Jackson Lab

Kudos to the private-sector leaders of Collier County who did what business and government leaders in all cities and counties should do.

  • Opinion
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 8, 2013
Territorial Matters

The Naples and Fort Myers markets for legal services could be a challenging place for any new entrant.

  • Law
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 6, 2013
Wider Distribution

Michael Sullivan leads Source Interlink into new territory, from the supermarket checkout lane to your computer. The company's recapitalization will give it room to grow.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 8, 2011
Small gems

RGM Capital may be small, but it has outperformed stock benchmarks over the long term. Money managers Robert Moses and Edward Calkins stick to what they know.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 16, 2012
In the Clouds

A bold couple seeks success with a new entry in an old industry: Florida amusement and recreation. Good thing they aren't afraid of heights.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 21, 2012
Magnificent Seven

The value of the largest construction projects on the Gulf Coast has dropped 30% since 2010. A small cluster of projects, however, all business expansions, gives some hope.

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 13, 2012
Healthy Restoration

Chris-Tel Construction found a niche in historic-building renovations and stuck to it. Today, the firm is one of the survivors.

  • Strategies
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 16, 2012
Double Down

A Tampa biopharmaceutical says its vaccine will revolutionize cancer treatment. But its future hangs on FDA approval.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 19, 2021
Garden supply firm sows seeds for big growth

Sarasota Green Group and its Earth’s Ally brand prepare for big things to come — starting with a major big-box chain win.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • November 4, 2021
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Construction for the redevelopment project began in late 2020.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 23, 2021
Longtime entrepreneurs dive headfirst into business idea amid pandemic — now it's valued at $12 million

The founders of Bushwacker Spirits were told repeatedly to put off starting the company until after the pandemic had run its course for a year. Good thing they didn't listen.

  • Strategies
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • January 13, 2022
Sarasota accountant logs some 70 miles a day in training for a major feat

After having a successful heart surgery as a toddler, Nels Matson has been determined to not waste his life. Instead, he runs for causes important to him.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 31, 2018
Gulf Coast hotel sales climb into new territory

The $171 million sale of the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota resort, among other hotels, shows that Gulf Coast lodging properties are gaining in popularity among institutional investors such as real estate investment trusts.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 25, 2022
Bradenton, Manatee officials take first steps to sell waterfront city hall and public library

City and county leaders see the two waterfront properties as assets to produce revenue.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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