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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 9, 2016
Just right

Rite Technology aims to make a new name for itself. But changing monikers comes with some unique challenges.

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  • January 29, 2016
With purpose

Bonnie Silvestri found her passion tying community service to education.

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  • March 4, 2016
Best vet

In the battle to outdo others in customer service, a forward-thinking entrepreneur has an ally: It starts with her master's degree in psychology.

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  • December 26, 2014
Strong belief

MGA Insurance goes into 2015 with a new corporate owner, among other changes. It has big expectations for growth.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • August 18, 2025
Tampa law firm with eight attorneys joins national practice

National law firm Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP announced Monday it is absorbing Tampa-based law firm Walters Levine & DeGrave, taking on its eight attorneys and 11 staff members.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 25, 2024
Hoffmann Family makes bid to buy bankrupt Illinois dairy, ice cream chain

A Naples-based business conglomerate and prolific buyer of businesses has made a bid to purchase Oberweis Dairy, which filed for bankruptcy.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Norlee Group |
  • October 24, 2025
Norlee Group welcomes Beaumont Electric Company to the family!

At Norlee Group, growth is about shared values, expanded opportunities, and stronger connections.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 2, 2018
Co-Work spaces evolving as they gain in popularity

New co-working spaces throughout the Gulf Coast are going upscale and adding amenities to lure tenants to the short-term shared offices, taking advantage of shifts in the way many think about work.

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  • April 7, 2012
One on One

With some help from a basketball hall-of-famer, Beck Besecker plans to revolutionize print media advertising.

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  • March 30, 2021
NY tech firm moves HQ to region, plans 300 hires in the next year

CrossBorder Solutions, as part of its corporate shift from New York to St. Petersburg, plans to hire roughly 300 within the region for sales and development.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 10, 2017
How to ... Land a government contract

You don't need to be Boeing or Raytheon to land a government contract.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • 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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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • 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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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • 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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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • 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 |
  • 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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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • 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.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 22, 2024
Lee, cities get 121 days to fix FEMA issues, maintain 25% discount

FEMA has granted the localities a longer extension in order to remedy lingering issues.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 28, 2023
SWFL airports land seasonal flights to Milwaukee, Twin Cities

Sun Country is adding winter flights to Orlando and Mexico too.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 11, 2023
Low-cost air service leader adds Maine city to route network

Allegiant will launch service to Bangor in November.

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