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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 12, 2009
Nobamacare

Congressional efforts to nationalize health care won't reach the President's desk, predicts veteran health-care executive Richard Scott. Still, he isn't ready to call off his campaign to stop the government takeover.

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  • March 25, 2010
CEO Fitness: Marathon Mom

Kristen Horler wanted to complete the 2010 Sarasota Half Marathon injury free.

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  • November 12, 2010
Train Race

Siemens is well ahead of other potential bidders for the high-speed rail line linking Tampa and Orlando. The company won't say how much it has spent on marketing so far, but believes it's money well spent.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • January 14, 2011
The classic backfire

Democrats pushed hard for amendments to make political districts small and compact, thinking they were losing because of gerrymandering. It could blow up on them.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 24, 2010
Great Crate

A Gulf Coast nonprofit that delivers emergency supplies worldwide is on a growth spurt. Business lessons can be learned from the success.

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  • June 18, 2010
Clean Sailing

Many would-be entrepreneurs dream about quitting their jobs to start their own company. Dustin Stroth actually did it.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 17, 2013
Bubble Wrap

Innovative pitches to generate customer leads in the financial planning business are rare. Dave Kennon hopes he latched onto a golden ticket.

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  • July 19, 2013
Corporate Report: July 19

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 11, 2011
Them Apples

A hyper-focus on one company's products could be a death sentence for a retailer. But one Gulf Coast computer store has made it work.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 23, 2013
Living the Dream

The spend-money-to-make-money philosophy is perfect for a local businessman behind a package delivery operation. He has extra-large growth goals.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 1, 2012
Two Worlds

A leading nonprofit executive has embarked on an unusual career shift. She will enter the for-profit world - in a big way.

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  • September 21, 2012
Small Markets, Big Plans

A Bonita Springs business-telecommunications company is exploring Charlotte and Sarasota counties. It hopes to replicate its successful business model.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 30, 2012
Rebuilding the Firm

Naples condo architect Rey Pezeshkan survived the real estate bust and now focuses on nonprofit and health care projects.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 17, 2012
Value Dependent

Tampa Prep responded to the recession with a plan to add value for its students and their parents by mixing in more hard sciences while retaining liberal arts for a combined education.

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  • September 28, 2021
Area businessman faces offshore tax evasion charges

Mark Anthony Gyetvay calls the charges “baseless.”

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  • March 12, 2021
Firm helps businesses encourage more female leaders — with benefits to top-line growth

St. Petersburg-based McGuckin Group has worked with a range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, on women’s leadership.

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  • December 7, 2021
Prominent chef, business owner critically injured in accident

Brian Roland’s social media pages have filled with support for his recovery.

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  • January 6, 2022
Community developer is confident going into the new year

Even supply shortages couldn't keep Neal Land & Neighborhoods from surpassing its 2021 goals. Expectations are high for 2022.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 9, 2020
Major hospital system faces $50M budget crunch

Lee Health, CEO and president Dr. Larry Antonucci aims to make sure the organization can care of every patient.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 6, 2019
Dining delivery: Mattison’s, Sarasota

Mattison’s uses Uber Eats, DoorDash and Bite Squad.

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