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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 21, 2005
Charging Forward

The head of RARE Hospitality International explains his vision for the companyis restaurant chains and the consequences of inconsistency.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 12, 2010
New management

Three veteran Naples money managers are betting that the turmoil in the financial services industry makes this the perfect time to launch their own firms in the wealth-management capital of the Gulf Coast.

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 25, 2011
Someone's in the office

The first signs of an improving office-space market on the Gulf Coast are showing in the data, but it may be too early to call the recovery in rents and vacancies.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 31, 2013
Team for sale*

*Arena included. Owners of the Florida Everblades are hoping an improving economy is a propitious time to sell the team and Germain Arena.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 30, 2013
Market Leader

Naples is one of the hot spots of residential real estate on the Gulf Coast, attracting developers and builders.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 8, 2012
Healing Banks

Banks on the Gulf Coast are finally showing signs of recovery. Profits and loans are rising.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 9, 2021
Insurance agency finds success going against the norm

At Atlas Insurance, finding another way has been the firm’s constant model for decades, and has lead to success.

  • Insurance
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 17, 2021
Crafted Growth

A furniture store saw its revenue spike when customers started to work from home. It's also led to a 50% increase in its payroll.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 2, 2021
Longtime traveler takes on new adventure of owning a business

Travel entrepreneur Michael Distler goes the distance for clients — such as traveling on his own dime to navigate COVID-19 protocols so his clients don’t have to.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 15, 2021
New leader of 80-office residential real estate company offers optimism for 2021

In January, Coldwell Banker Realty in Florida elevated Duff Rubin to president.

  • Leadership
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 13, 2020
Ticket to ride: Theme park details thinking behind restart

In reopening after being sidelined by the pandemic, Busch Gardens Tampa executives learned some key lessons: Go slow, set expectations and provide clear directions.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 20, 2019
Steady presence: Bank sees big opportunity in upheaval

TD Bank looks to grow its presence in the Tampa Bay, Florida, region to capitalize on recent upheaval in the community banking sector.

  • Finance
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • February 6, 2020
Company reorganizations: communication is crucial

A look at 10 common pitfalls when communicating a reorganization — and how C-level executives can avoid the danger zone.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 20, 2020
Wealth management firm throws itself big curveball

In addition to a new name and branding campaign, FourThought Financial is now an independent Registered Investment Advisor.

  • Finance
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 3, 2019
Like minded: Insurer's alignment with parent company pays off

Thanks to a merger with Progressive, St. Petersburg, Florida-based insurance firm ASI now sells insurance in more states — 44, plus Washington, D.C. — than ever before. It has also managed to keep its unique corporate culture alive and flourishing, despit

  • Insurance
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 25, 2018
Commercial Question of the Week

Ari Ravi, Adam Palmer, Ryan Sampson, Wayne Ruben and Doug Dieck weigh in on what they believe will be the top performing commercial real estate asset for the rest of 2018

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 28, 2018
Spec-home specialists aim to build a legacy

The entrepreneurial minds behind Tampa, Florida-based New Legacy Homes bring a unique vision to their homebuilding business.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 21, 2018
Adaptive Reuse

In an example of adaptive reuse, Transwestern Development Co. intends to revamp the former Golf Club at Bridgewater in Lakeland into a 1 million-square-foot industrial park aimed at e-commerce tenants.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 16, 2016
'Quick courtship'

Charlie Brown, save for one day in fast food, is a lifelong banker. The next phase of his career starts now.

  • Finance
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 20, 2025
Palmetto parcels primed for commercial development up for sale

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a retailer returns in Tampa, a retailer is making its Florida debut in Sarasota, and a Fort Myers real estate firm has a good week.

  • Florida
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