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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 24, 2012
The Patriot

The business model at one Gulf Coast construction firm depends largely on how well it can successfully balance two strategies.

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  • February 12, 2021
Insurance firm's revenue grows threefold, to nearly $20 million

In one year, insurance firm doubles its payroll, to now more than 200 people, and grows revenue 300%, to $20 million. How? By embracing technology and sticking to an underserved niche.

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  • July 24, 2020
Redstone Investments going back to discover its future

Redstone Investments has refocused its efforts on development as it seeks to grow its footprint in Tampa and beyond.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 9, 2020
Suit up: Venerable menswear shop makes savvy moves to survive downturn

Martin Shine, owner of Kirby's Men’s Wear in South Tampa, Florida, says he has never faced an existential threat like the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • October 15, 2020
Heather VanBrummelen, 28

Pro Forma DHJ Promotions, marketing and branding specialist

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  • February 14, 2020
How to introduce more fun into your company

Help employees take a break from work with fun walks, charity events and office parties.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 1, 2020
Homebuilder uses key manufacturing strategy — continuous improvement — to build affordable homes faster and better

The GulfStar Homes team was busy in May and June catching up with pent-up demand.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 21, 2019
Construction and demolition debris recycler turning trash into cash

Honc Destruction owner decided to become his own best debris disposal customer in 2015. With a goal of zero waste, Honc Recycling is on track for $12 million in revenues in 2019.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 21, 2018
Adaptive Reuse

In an example of adaptive reuse, Transwestern Development Co. intends to revamp the former Golf Club at Bridgewater in Lakeland into a 1 million-square-foot industrial park aimed at e-commerce tenants.

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  • By John Haughey |
  • April 19, 2019
Merger creates widespread urban planning leader

Lakeland’s two largest architecture firms morph into ‘I-4-based’ monolith, with a size and smarts approach to courting clients.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 17, 2017
Rental rave

Despite years of rent growth and price appreciation, investors continue to seek Tampa and St. Petersburg area apartment deals.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • February 17, 2016
Executive Q&A: Kate Rossi, executive vice president, southeast region of NRT LLC

Kate Rossi, in real estate for more than three decades, shares her views on the industry, leadership and what keeps her up at night.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 27, 2025
Polk County storage facility sells for $10.2 million

A California owner of self-storage centers bought the newly built Winter Haven property.

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  • February 25, 2025
Car dealership buys distinctive Sarasota building on US 41 for $1.8M

A piece of commercial real estate on South Tamiami Trail has sold.

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  • October 12, 2023
Matthew Ram, 37

A hotel acquisitions executive leans on experience in a tough market.

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  • October 12, 2023
Matt Live, 37

An entrepreneur learns how a comic book is more than just funny (spelled out) sounds and pictures.

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  • May 3, 2023
First Watch acquires six of its franchise-owned restaurants

The concept, which has 470 restaurants in 29 states, acquired the restaurants in Nebraska as part of its growth strategy.

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  • June 14, 2023
Pinellas workforce agency names CEO

Steven Meier has been interim CEO for 16 months.

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  • May 23, 2023
SWFL specialty food company woos Kroger, Walmart executive

Brady Smallwood worked at industry giants for five years prior to this new role.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 30, 2023
Former Lee County commissioner joins commercial real estate firm

John Albion was on the County Commission for 14 years.

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