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  • October 16, 2015
Jason Jensen, 38

Principal, Wannemacher Jensen Architects

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Operating director, PDQ

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Principal, managing director, LandQwest Commercial

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  • October 30, 2015
Perfect timing

Steelbridge Capital sold its Tampa Bay office holdings for double-digit returns shortly before the market peaked. Now it's back.

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  • November 27, 2015
So (not) obsolete

A bold business owner hopes she's about to 'kick it in the teeth' on growth. Understanding what customers want is key.

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  • November 27, 2015
Lively hive

Entrepreneurs have launched a cowork space in a place not traditionally known for its startup culture. Will it work?

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  • January 2, 2016
Badge of honor

Entrepreneur Kim Martinez says for her company to win, it has 'to be more innovative than the competition.' Get ready for an inventive year.

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  • August 15, 2015
Building big

Highland Homes seized an opportunity, born in the recession, to expand beyond Polk County.

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  • September 4, 2015
Cold as ice

No one likes warm beer. A pair of Sarasota businessmen turned that lament into a frosty product.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 25, 2015
California beckons

WikiRealty was born in Naples. But the company needed to move to California to attract talent and venture capital.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 12, 2014
Rare bird

The seaplane business is a tough one in Southwest Florida. Still, one entrepreneur plans to fly passengers from Naples to Key West.

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  • December 19, 2014
Heroic effort

An executive with a long history of military service in his family aims to help returning veterans. He has big plans.

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  • January 23, 2015
A good yarn

Outdoor shirt maker Snikwah stands apart from competitors with its patented convertible neck that protects you from the elements.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 8, 2015
Sales generator

Latin America promises growth for Florida companies like Turbine Generator Maintenance that are willing to travel.

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  • July 15, 2024
Sarasota physical therapy franchise opens 44 clinics in first half of 2024

A company that provides physical therapy at nearly 600 locations nationwide is continuing to expand and winning awards along the way.

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  • June 6, 2024
Sarasota cleaning company launches nationwide job board

Cleaning WorkSource aims to connect employers and cleaning professionals.

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  • April 10, 2025
Condo sales brisk at former Bath + Racquet Club site in Sarasota

Construction has begun at a 13-acre property off US 41 in Sarasota where a residential and recreational development will take shape.

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  • November 23, 2024
Tampa-based creator of Lightning's 'Be the Thunder' campaign dies at 60

James Rosene, co-founder and creative director of EraserFarm, a marketing and ad agency based in Tampa, died Nov. 6.

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  • November 2, 2023
Top St. Pete developer, former ambassador dead at 93

Business giant Mel Sembler was a top donor to the Bushes and conservative causes.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 6, 2025
North Carolina company invests in Venice aluminum business

Garden City Equity has invested in Commercial Residential Aluminum.

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