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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 28, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Lee Delieto Sr., Broker, Sarasota

Lee DeLieto Sr. began selling and leasing commercial real estate in Sarasota in the early 1980s, when Maas Bros. still operated what it called “the largest department store between Tampa and Miami” on the city's Main Street.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 9, 2015
Tear down these walls

A growing design trend aims to boost collaboration and eliminate hierarchy among workers. Will it last?

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 19, 2014
Lend an ear

Geoffrey Frazier has spent a decade on the board of one nonprofit organization. His passion is personal, with a pro-business approach.

  • Strategies
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • January 16, 2015
Prepare your successor to succeed

The more valuable a leader is to a business, the less valuable the firm becomes to potential purchasers. Make sure you're doing the right things to prepare someone to run your business successfully.

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • February 6, 2015
Baby buzz

Gina Almonte came up with an idea for baby bottles on the go nine years ago. With a growing list of national retailers, she's finally at the tipping point.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Shana Hamilton |
  • February 20, 2015
Four factors businesses should weigh when considering self-insuring

The Affordable Care Act has made self-insurance a more viable option for small companies.

  • AllTrust Insurance
Sponsored Content
  • By Flint Stephens |
  • April 16, 2015
6 facts employers should know about high-deductible health insurance

High-deductible insurance plans are one of the more popular remedies to deal with rising health care costs. Here are six important facts to understand about high-deductible health care.

  • AllTrust Insurance
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 17, 2015
Foreign territory

A Bradenton firm that helps businesses set up offices overseas has latched onto something big.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 1, 2015
Image conscious

Construction executive Mark Weaver is fixated on two things outside of work: concerts and photography. He's combined both into a passion.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 17, 2024
Prosecutor: 77 indicted, millions seized locally for COVID scams

The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District says his office and the relief task force it works with will “continues to pursue, investigate, prosecute and recover money.”

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Abigail R. Hall, Michael A. Coon |
  • April 29, 2025
Tariffs are an economic hurricane for Florida businesses

"Tariffs are taxes. Just like any other tax, these tariffs will make goods more expensive. Florida businesses that rely on imports to provide goods and services will feel the pain."

  • Opinion
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • January 10, 2024
Bank president accomplishes life goal: Learning to fly planes

Brandon Box gets away from it all by heading into the clouds.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 18, 2024
Sarasota mayor: Quit bashing would-be developers, projects

Liz Alpert says people considering investing in the city should be treated with courtesy, even if the project isn't in line with what people think it should be.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 29, 2024
Workforce development initiative reports $2.7M impact in Sarasota

Workers who participated in CareerEdge programs made $1.79 million in increased earnings in 2023, according to a new report.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 31, 2025
Venice medical company to pay up to $4.9 million in false claims case

LiveCare was accused of taking kickbacks and billing Medicare for unneeded equipment and services.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 16, 2023
Longboat Key community hub overcomes fundraising challenges

Rising costs led to a push for more financial support from town residents for the Karon Family Pavilion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 12, 2023
Site cleared for rebirth of noted Sarasota bath and racket club

Rebranded as Bath + Racquet Residences & Club, the mixed-use development is expected to be a catalyst for south Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 20, 2023
Scott Hopes replaced as CEO of troubled Sarasota company AeroVanti

The former Manatee County administrator was notified that the brother of founder Patrick Britton-Harr is now in charge of the air service company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 15, 2023
Naples resort and water park owners plan to welcome guests by next fall

As crews continue to work on Great Wolf Lodge South Florida and its myriad offerings, the hope is that it can open earlier than expected.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 30, 2025
More than 400 downtown Sarasota apartments advance toward approval

Three projects totaling 435 units, 48 priced affordable and attainable, receive partial sign-off from the city's Development Review Committee.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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