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  • June 7, 2019
In Memoriam: Mark Richmond, 1955-2019

Mark Richmond died May 29 after suffering from a pacemaker-related infection.

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  • October 19, 2018
New upscale hotel is latest development on expanding IMG Academy campus

The property represents broader plans the Academy has for new business opportunities.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 6, 2019
By tapping into needs of several entities, construction firm develops niche in cold storage facilities

Lakewood Ranch-based Halfacre Construction Co. has done over 20 cold storage projects — and counting.

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  • November 19, 2010
TIB stock split, but in reverse

When TIB Financial Corp. sold to a group of former Bank of America executives recently, the Naples-based parent of TIB Bank did so by issuing millions of new shares.

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  • March 6, 2018
Builder starts $19.3M senior community

The Pasco County project is expected to open its doors in June 2019.

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  • December 31, 2013
Keep the latrine (and toilet) clean

Top executives can add something new to their list of priorities: Make sure the employee bathroom is in tiptop shape.

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  • October 10, 2022
Pinellas County film commissioner to depart for job in Texas

Tony Armer has been named commissioner of the Dallas Film & Creative Industries Office, the city’s official film commission, effective Jan. 1.

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  • February 3, 2017
The Outsiders

Visit Florida can sure show the money.

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  • November 18, 2014
Sarasota hoteliers project rosy 2015

Total visitor count increased 5.2% in Sarasota County in fiscal 2014.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 13, 2021
NAIOP awards 2020 "Best of the Best"

Annual NAIOP awards recognize developers, brokers and projects throughout Tampa Bay

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2016
Reality isn't really real

Sarasota area entrepreneur Jesse Biter has done a lot with his life. He helped build and lead three companies from scratch to well more than $1 million in annual sales.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 11, 2016
Star power

The Starling Group has weathered economic storms, and now appears to be solidly on a course to future prosperity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 7, 2020
Car service company motors on amid obstacles

The pandemic dented Longboat Limousine's plans for a big 2020.

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  • September 22, 2017
Lessons on tap

You, too, can Dream Big if you ask for help, winning entrepreneur says.

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  • March 4, 2005
Kindness Begets New Business

A community banker acts against type to get his institution through hurricane chaos.

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  • March 8, 2012
Capitol Chatter: March 9

Insurance and the battles over the budget wage on.

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  • March 20, 2015
Full swing

Commercial and residential building activity is on the rise in one Charlotte city, with more growth projected.

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  • July 27, 2007
Family Tradition

The Tampa-based commercial real estate construction company now offersdesign services and can help companies find financing for their new buildings.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 8, 2020
Flower-related businesses experience ups and downs during pandemic

Area businesses have had to contend with initial closings, changing delivery procedures, supply chain issues and a Mother’s Day bloom boom.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 25, 2020
Tech firm looks to recapture past growth rate in 2021

The pandemic pushed a fast-growing tech company in unexpected directions. While several moves were for survival, others lay the groundwork for a solid 2021.

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