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  • November 3, 2011
Masonite buys $40M Wisc. firm

The Tampa window maker acquired Wisconsin-based Birchwood Best.

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  • January 27, 2012
Lakewood Ranch among best

Lakewood Ranch ranks among the top selling master-planned communities.

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Sole Proprietor

A college student turned tragedy into triumph by maintaining some core business principles.

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  • October 27, 2022
6 ways to wow customers and perspective customers with webinars

Don’t fear the webinar: By packing the punch with a thoughtful strategy and engaging content, it can really sizzle.

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  • November 2, 2012
Burger Hustle

Tom Monaghan became the Pizza Tiger when he built Domino's Pizza into a delivery giant. Now he's aiming to do the same with hamburgers.

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  • June 27, 2014
Dream Job

Michelle McKenna-Doyle is the NFL's first CIO and first female executive. Now she's bringing her entertainment background to leverage technology to improve the fan experience.

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  • August 18, 2006
Corporate Report

Bristol Bank merging with Bank of FloridaSuperior Bancorp one step closer to merger with Kensington BankshoresNine projects recognized by AIA for architectural excellenceVerizon Wireless broadband covers Lee, Charlotte, SarasotaSunTrust promotes Waetjen for Southwest Florida American Commerce Bank gaining 'Momentum'Clearwater office listed fourth in Top Specialty ContractorsFirst Watch Restaurants creeping up the East CoastSarasota Ritz' Vernona named 'best' restaurant in FloridaEnvironmental Process Systems rolling out mold-resistant coating

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  • March 25, 2020
Crisis communication strategies come to fore as pandemic rages

Kyle Parks, co-owner of St. Petersburg-based B2 Communications, says the coronavirus crisis is a time for businesses to prioritize communication above nearly all else.

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  • March 18, 2011
Peachy Keen

Two budding restaurateurs took over a prominent breakfast-lunch chain on the verge of collapse. It's an oversized gamble.

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  • January 20, 2024
Indoor pickleball facility to open in Tampa

Pickleball Kingdom, a national indoor pickleball franchise, will soon open its latest unit in Tampa.

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  • December 10, 2020
Resort, sold for a $250M redevelopment project, faces last season

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club opened in 1946.

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  • April 13, 2007
On a Roll

Rick Collins had to cajole about 1,000 customers to rescue hurricane-shutter company Rolsafe. Now, he's marching up the West Coast to Sarasota and Tampa with ambitious growth plans.

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  • December 9, 2016
Institutional Ally

IP Capital Partners helps big investors through focus and experience.

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  • January 30, 2023
NY billionaire talks about his St. Pete tower on visit

John Catsimatidis Sr. filmed a commercial and gave an update on his 46-story tower under construction in downtown St. Petersburg.

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  • June 1, 2007
Runner Up - Lee/Collier

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  • May 22, 2008
THOMSON: Glimpses of the rebound

The Gulf Coast economy shows the first signs of a rebound. Will all areas participate?

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  • June 19, 2008
Back for More

Gary Tice and Garrett Richter built a legendary banking franchise on the Gulf Coast before they sold it in 2005 for top dollar. Can they succeed again?

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  • September 22, 2006
Coaster Ride

With a dozen new branch openings in the last two years - but three CEOs over six years - Coast Bank executives hope their story becomes one of successful growth, not management turmoil.

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  • June 2, 2021
Acquisition communications: go beyond the press release

Building trust and getting and maintaining buy-in from a variety of parties during an acquisition requires a thought-out plan, not just a one-and-done statement.

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