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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 8, 2016
Corporate report

Beer business goes global; Homebuilder announces executive promotions; Insurance group appoints first woman to board; Wireless communications firm granted time; Modular home dealer builds sales; Wireless communications firm granted time

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • February 12, 2016
Corporate report

Harley dealer heads west for new store; Barbecue chain connects with baseball; Daytime cafe signs franchisee for 18 locations; Roofing company lands Tampa airport gig; Bank reports larger results; Waste collection firm names top executive

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  • August 22, 2023
New development in the works at former dog track in Sarasota

A plan to offer temporary off-site airport parking while a master plan is conceived met some obstacles from Sarasota's Development Review Committee.

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  • October 15, 2010
Corporate Report: Oct. 15 - Oct. 21

The latest from Cadence Bank, US Natural Gas, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • December 17, 2021
Longtime elected clerk announces retirement

Linda Doggett has been with the Lee County Clerk's office for nearly 38 years.

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  • July 17, 2020
Top Five Best Practices: Employers Supporting Employee Mental Health

Top Five Best Practices: Employers Supporting Employee Mental Health

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  • April 16, 2020
Area campaign — Share The Love Not The Virus — grows quickly

Knickole Barger started the campaign mostly to relieve her anxiety about the pandemic.

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  • May 18, 2020
Talk show hosts laud brewery's giveaway of hand sanitizer

3 Daughters Brewing's generosity caught the attention of “Kelly & Ryan,” the nationally televised morning talk show hosted by Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest.

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  • October 15, 2004
Free Press

This week's items: Florida-business people selected for leadership classesNew database provider allows homebuilders more optionsWomen's Leadership Initiative receives $5,000 donation Vengroff, Williams to manage Xbox bills

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  • July 29, 2021
Years in the Making

Strategic Property Partners’ Thousand & One office tower is betting on tenants’ newfound appreciation of wellness and a flight to quality.

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  • June 19, 2021
Florida tourism is getting hot — but not from Europe

Florida is one spot below New York in a list of states impacted by the lack of Europe.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 15, 2023
Outback Steakhouse wins major customer satisfaction award — but who cares?

Tampa-based steak giant wants you to know it knows you don't care if it won a big award.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 20, 2025
Bradenton breaks ground on $35M police headquarters

The new facility will be nearly double the size of the old Bradenton Police Department.

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  • November 14, 2003
Real Estate Briefs

This week's items: Bradenton entrepreneur redevelops Ninth Ave. warehouseVenice Little Theatre relocates props departmentJohn Cannon Homes sees record third quarter

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  • March 4, 2010
Consistent Contractor

In continuing to value quality during a down market, John Kavula's patient persistence is helping APG Electric continue to grow.

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  • April 22, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Apr. 22

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • April 21, 2017
A Peerless Pier

The redevelopment of St. Petersburg's Municipal Pier has the potential to be the catalyst for even further growth.

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  • July 17, 2015
Like a bolt

Growing into a mature business can be complicated for even the starriest startup. Some successes lead to more challenges.

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  • March 11, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce seeks nominationsNADCO moves headquarters to Manatee CountyMichigan company to open Bradenton manufacturing plantBradenton company awarded patentGrapevine Communications adds new clients, awardsSarasota Realty firm participates in conferenceWCI wins School's 'Business Partner of the Year' honorsDesign Source sweeps Web design categoryInfinium Labs presents game service nationally

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  • March 12, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Sarasota-based Central European Distribution Corp. boasts stellar five-year returnsArgus Foundation points out the school board "will be required to shift money" Class action lawsuit being fought in Lee County over school

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