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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 26, 2009
Conservation Collision

A conservation group backed by millions of dollars from wealthy Naples residents is seeking tighter federal restrictions on large-scale development in rural Collier, Hendry and Lee counties.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • September 17, 2010
Following Footsteps

A five-term Republican congressman with deep historical roots will give up his seat to become Florida's next agriculture commissioner.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 22, 2013
The Jewel Rule

Several downtowns on the Gulf Coast have turned into busy, or almost busy, hubs of building activity — sights not seen in six years in many cases. Will the momentum last?

  • Industries
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 16, 2013
State of Evolution

Community colleges have evolved into four-year institutions. Edison State College is one example of the statewide trend.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 18, 2011
Island Trader

Advances in technology may make it easier to export goods around the world, but nothing beats knowing your customers by visiting them personally.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 19, 2012
CEO Emeritus: Wicked Opportunity

JoAnn Elardo ventured into Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 26, 2021
Father-daughter duo target best-in-class equestrian facility

Go big or go home mantra paces Hannah Herrig Ketelboeter and Steve Herrig.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 12, 2019
JLL, HFF becoming "One," implementing new program

Commercial real estate brokerage firm JLL is rolling out a new initiative to boost collaboration as it works to absorb former rival HFF, which it bought for $1.8 billion in early July.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 2, 2018
School of life

How does a school become the community's college? By waging an all-out battle to respond to the needs of students and employers.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 29, 2017
Image isn't everything

The founders behind a $200 million business pursue growth with the right systems in place. If not, says its chairman, 'playing catch-up is like being in debt.'

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 20, 2016
Spirited games

Two former Wilson Sporting Goods executives brought more than 800 competitors and national television coverage to Naples for the first US Open Pickleball Championships.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 15, 2016
Connecticut connection

The hot Naples residential real estate market is getting national attention. New competitors like Connecticut-based William Raveis Real Estate are planning big moves there and across Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 19, 2025
Planning board rejects Sarasota synagogue's plan to sell site

The century-old synagogue Temple Beth Sholom wants to sell 6 acres of property for a multifamily development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 10, 2024
Taylor Morrello, 26

40 Under 40 winner Taylor Morrello is the consulting division lead at CRS Technology Consultants.

  • Class of 2024
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2025
New Mote aquarium opens with a wave of excitement in Sarasota

A sneak preview for members precedes Mote Science Education Aquarium's Oct. 8 opening to the general public.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 14, 2025
Trio of Tampa Bay insurance firm IPOs raise nearly $900M

After years of stagnation, four Tampa Bay area insurers have gone public or announced plans for an IPO this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 18, 2025
SWFL restaurant company introduces two new concepts, nears 2,000 employees

The Phelan family has learned that listening and adapting to customer needs quickly is the best recipe for success in the hospitality industry.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 27, 2026
UTC in Sarasota-Manatee would get special taxing powers under proposed bill

If passed, House Bill 4091 will make the University Town Center area a special district that can pay for infrastructure using bonds.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 2, 2018
Entrepreneur finds fuel for leasing success

Peter Wasmer reconstitutes Chrome Capital as Fuel Capital with plans to capture the pre-owned Harley-Davidson leasing market

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 5, 2022
Local leaders rethink how to train, recruit workers

The prolonged and profound labor shortage runs deeper, many companies have discovered, than boosting pay and benefits. Two organizations have seen that dynamic, with some innovative solutions at the ready.

  • Strategies
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