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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 5, 2020
Manufacturers associations act fast to help members in new ways during pandemic

Area organizations have introduced job boards, webinars and ways to connect with manufacturers statewide.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 13, 2020
Insurance firm enhances HR department by wooing Publix exec

A 25-year veteran of Publix’s HR leadership team takes her lessons, in building teams, compensation programs and more, to a hungry, fast-growing insurance firm.

  • Leadership
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 10, 2020
Reckoning day: Lawyers ready for tidal wave of bankrupt businesses

With coronavirus relief funding and other protections coming to an end, commercial bankruptcy filings are expected to soar. Some attorneys are about to get really busy.

  • Law
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 18, 2020
Economic rebound could veer to a "V" or conform to a "K"

Theory regarding how the U.S. economy will fare post-COVID-19 is gaining traction and has big implications for commercial real estate.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 2, 2020
Still Mission Critical

Tampa-based Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT Inc. is planning to change its name and structure, but not focus, ahead of possible corporate shift.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 15, 2020
Arie Dosoretz, 38

Advocate Radiation Oncology, physician and managing partner

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 15, 2020
Edmon Rakipi, 32

Chief information officer and co-principal, Opp Zone Capital

  • Class of 2020
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • November 29, 2019
Buy-to-grow strategy boosts $60M business

Conditioned Air faces a core challenge in its quest to grow through acquisition: to choose wisely.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 6, 2019
Hotel, in shrinking total rooms, grows new obstacles

Short on modern amenities but long on history, the Belleview Inn represents a unique hospitality marketing challenge.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 17, 2020
From managing to selling

LandQwest Commercial Real Estate Service's Brett Low's career has had twists and turns, but he appears to have hit a stride with Southwest Florida land deals

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 7, 2020
New brokerage president aims to sharpen firm's focus

Nancy Nagy's leadership mantra is to genuinely care, then ‘it’s pretty hard to fail.’

  • Leadership
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 5, 2020
Scoring position: Ex-Rays player sets the stage for career transition

Miami Marlins outfielder Matt Joyce, a Tampa native, is opening five F45 Training franchises in the Tampa Bay region.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 17, 2019
Entrepreneur cleaning up with skin care stores

Chronic skin conditions led Deanna Wallin into a career change. Her Naples Soap Company founded 10 years ago is now a $10 million retailer and wholesaler.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 25, 2019
A "Forgotten Land" No More

Midtown Tampa, a $500 million, mixed-use development at Interstate 275 and Dale Mabry Highway, has the potential to link downtown Tampa and the Westshore Business District

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 28, 2019
Real estate 'chameleon' can adapt company on the fly

A primary factor for Andrew Saluan’s commercial real estate success: a nifty ability to hyperfocus while remaining flexible.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 25, 2022
2022 Top 50 Contractors in Southwest Florida

More than half the companies in the Top 50 posted double-digit percentage gains in revenue.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 20, 2022
Ownership change at major real estate company

LSI Cos.' founder Randy Thibaut has stepped aside, son Justin has taken over

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 13, 2022
Fight club: Tech company leader roughs up the competition

Most sporty executives tend to gravitate toward golf and tennis. Tampa, Florida, tech firm CEO Stan Liberatore competes in mixed martial arts fights.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 4, 2018
Insurance agency leader moves forward with focus on growth

An unexpected leadership shift could ruffle a small business. One area executive aims to bring a steady hand to the insurance firm he now helms.

  • Leadership
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 9, 2018
Insurance guru turns bad experience into thriving business

Steve Herrig followed an unmet need for five years, when he bought a niche insurance business. Now he has new challenges to meet.

  • Insurance
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