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  • October 10, 2014
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Marketing and Events Coordinator, Pasco Economic Development Council

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  • October 12, 2023
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A construction professional finds her footing in the industry as a project manager of a $200 million building.

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  • October 8, 2009
A Bite of the Big Apple

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  • November 5, 2009
Rock Solid

Mark Loren Designs has avoided the fate of many jewelry companies that have gone out of business in the recession by focusing on custom work and repairs. Still, like many other business owners, the Fort Myers jeweler has adjusted prices.

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  • December 8, 2017
One Man's Treasure

Running a vintage business in an e-commerce era requires patience, persistence and a do-anything personality.

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Chief product officer, Nextech

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  • October 30, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Bruce Franklin | Urban planner, Sarasota

Bruce Franklin was a ubiquitous presence inside Sarasota's City Hall a decade ago.

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  • September 4, 2015
That's Amore

Kate Lake aims to set the right atmosphere for entrepreneurs to prosper in a new kind of business incubator. The premium is on commerce over creativity.

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  • September 11, 2015
Corporate report

NeoGenomics signs deal with large health care purchasing group; Lee County Port Authority hires airport construction official; Norwegian, Carnival plan new cruises from Port Tampa Bay; HomeBanc ranks second on Best Banks to Work For; Draken aircraft face F-35 for fighter training

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Q and A with Patrick Del Medico, Executive Partner, Owner and the Chief Operating Officer of Shepherd Insurance: Gulf Coast CEO Board of Directors

Patrick Del Medico provides insight into his experience with the Gulf Coast CEO Forum in this exclusive Q&A.

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  • August 1, 2022
BayCare announces new hospital in Manatee County

A new hospital is coming soon to north Manatee County. It's part of a surge in new facilities across the region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 23, 2025
Acclaimed local leadership author writes sequel — with her teenage kids

Teaching leadership skills should start at a young age, contends a two-time author on the subject. Her latest book, written with two leaders she knows rather well, proves the concepts are also ageless.

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Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

Newsmakers is available free of charge.

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Brokers by day, rockers by night

By day, Mike Davis is an executive director and investment specialist for Cushman & Wakefield of Florida in Tampa.

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  • September 23, 2011
Nightmare in Collier County

Score, the volunteer group of executives who help small-business owners get started, recently highlighted why Collier County is one of the worst places to do business on the Gulf Coast.

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Report: Florida beats most states on economic outlook

Looking back and ahead, Florida is a top state nationally.

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National builder buys up Manatee home sites

Columbus, Ohio-based M/I Homes opened a Sarasota-Manatee division last year.

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Restaurateurs sail into yacht club

The owners of Pinchers Crab Shack acquire the landmark yacht club in Fort Myers.

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  • May 21, 2014
RN Cancer Guides joins incubator

The Wesley Chapel-based oncology nursing services company received funding from the Pasco Economic Development Council. to help it grow.

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  • June 4, 2015
Palm Beach developer leads regional board

The Florida Chamber of Commerce named Palm Beach Gardens developer Sydney Kitson as the regional board chair for Southwest Florida.

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