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  • November 22, 2010
Entrepreneur of the Decade

The Business Review will crown a business champion for the 2000s.

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  • August 7, 2020
Go to market: Food firm makes big inroads with grocery giant

Tampa, Florida-based Fresco Foods has strengthened its partnership with Publix: Its pre-packaged, vacuum-sealed meals can now be found in all 1,252 of the grocer's stores.

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  • October 7, 2021
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BTI Partners, vice president of retail development

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  • October 12, 2023
Anthony Wilson, 38

An entrepreneur finds that work its own reward.

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  • April 28, 2006
Disciplined Approach

Software entrepreneur Gary Harpst observed the management styles of his customers. Now he's selling what he learned.

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  • April 8, 2011
Uneasy Money

For smaller banks, TARP was supposed to be a welcome relief in a tough economic climate. Now some institutions accepting funds find themselves missing their own loan payments.

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  • October 14, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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  • March 18, 2021
Area law firm opens new office in New Jersey

Dal Lago Law’s founder, Mike Dal Lago, is from northern New Jersey.

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  • November 21, 2014
Sarasota newspaper's parent firm sold for $280M

Sale marks the second owner for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune since late 2011.

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  • August 27, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: It's best to be an incumbentGulf Coast bankers head up FBAJudge Greer is under attack again for his decision to allow Terri Schindler-Schiavo's feeding tube to be removed

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  • March 20, 2015
In the tank

Four companies pitched investors for capital at the first open meeting of VenturePitch SWFL. Which firm has the best chance to make it?

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  • August 2, 2013
Corporate Report: August 2

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • March 20, 2017
College chooses provost

New College has selected a new provost who will start July 1.

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  • November 13, 2014
New flights arriving at PIE, Punta Gorda Airport

Allegiant is introducing new non-stop service to Pittsburgh; Indianapolis; Omaha, Neb.; Richmond, Va.; and Jacksonville.

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  • January 7, 2011
Government Digest: Jan. 7 - Jan. 13

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • October 29, 2021
Bits and blocks: Cryptocurrency thought leaders to convene in region

On Nov. 5, Tampa is set to host the first-ever Bitcoin and blockchain conference to be held in Florida.

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  • February 14, 2020
Winter is coming: Famous porpoise's brand makes the leap from aquarium to seashore

A Clearwater Beach hotel is set to get a makeover and rebranding that will align it with one of the area’s most popular residents: Winter the Dolphin.

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  • March 21, 2020
Travel agency retains concierge service

Preferred Travel of Naples expects travel to bounce back eventually, but right now is focused on providing customers excellent service.

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  • June 1, 2018
Water, water everywhere: Polk County embraces new project

Polk County, Auburndale, water, development, USA Water Sports Complex and Training Center, USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation, Tracy Mattes

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  • June 15, 2018
Maximum celebration for top boat dealer

MarineMax CEO Bill McGill rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on June 7 to celebrate the Clearwater-based boat retailer's 20th year in business.

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