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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 10, 2016
Money makers

Selling the services of finding money isn't always as easy it sounds.Tami Wankoff makes it work.

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  • July 16, 2020
Storm ahead: Craft brewery pushes eastward with arena deal

Clearwater, Florida-based Big Storm Brewing plans for a post-coronavirus future with its expansion to Orlando's Amway Center.

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  • June 16, 2021
A 116-acre community is the latest addition to Babcock Ranch

The community will add 322 new construction homes

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 2, 2026
Sarasota Doctors Hospital names new COO

The latest addition to the C-suite at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital comes from Tennessee.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Long |
  • October 21, 2016
It's all about the service

Regardless of the industry, customer service is the lifeblood of any company's success.

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  • January 21, 2005
Casual Dining King

The CEO of Applebeeis International talks turkey on the prime importance of market share.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 24, 2016
The doctor's office is in

Medical office buildings remain a highly sought after asset class, spurring new development statewide.

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  • January 3, 2011
Corporate Report: Dec. 24 - Dec. 30

The latest news from Tervis Tumbler, Inuvo, and more.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • March 1, 2023
Turned Tides: Employers feeling privileged that employees even glance their way

At the FIBA Shifting Trends event on Tuesday, hospitality industry experts shared insights into how to deal with the latest shift in recruiting.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • February 21, 2014
Wild card

Pam Avery is one of three women hotel general managers in the Tampa Bay area.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2026
Global mountain-climbing Sarasota couple seeks new challenges

Jennifer and Dan Vigne look for hikes and climbs where they can push themselves mentally and physically.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By State College of Florida Coding Academy |
  • January 30, 2023
State College of Florida Coding Academy is Open

State College of Florida realized this need for technology education and opened the SCF Coding Academy to meet these needs.

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  • February 24, 2014
Event forks out a success

The Naples Winter Wine Festival is king of big-time Gulf Coast food and wine events, with $13.5 million raised for charity this year, but a Sarasota upstart has gained quite a following.

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  • January 11, 2022
Naples-based brokerage sales volume breaks $10.7 billion

The company reported gains in markets across Florida and North Carolina.

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  • By Elizabeth Djinis |
  • August 12, 2021
United Way CEO tackles 'good' challenge: Dispersing big donation

Leader handles a pair of curveballs — one positive, one negative, with a core value front-and-center: transparency.

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  • June 7, 2013
Lawmakers to investigate deal with St. Pete insurer

Insurance committee will review the May 22 takeout deal with Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Co.

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  • May 21, 2021
Local architect firm begins construction on new NCAA facility

The $60 million project is being designed for Binghamton University.

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  • April 11, 2021
Manufacturer adds incentive option for vaccinated employees

From Publix to a manufacturer, companies are enticing employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

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  • June 5, 2015
Chain cracks open more growth

The story behind how First Watch Restaurants closed a deal that nearly doubles the size of what was already a $140 million company mirrors the daytime eatery chain itself: Friendly and quick, and no hassles.

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  • June 5, 2018
Business incubator pivots away from leasing co-work space

Rocket Lounge Innovation Center, Naples, Southwest Florida, Co-work space, Dieter Kondek , Fort Myers, lease, rent, office space. New Naples arrival Rocket Lounge Innovation Center — in the news lately for major expansion plans — has decided to leave the

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