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  • March 20, 2020
Future considerations: Exec, mindful of long-term continuity, makes bold move

Fort Myers-based Midland Financial Corp. has changed its ownership structure, transitioning to an employee-owned company.

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Rarified legal air

Michael Corso is considered Southwest Florida’s foremost expert in drone law. It's a rather unusual calling.

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NRP Group, a Cleveland-based multifamily housing developer, has completed Allure at Gateway, a 274-unit, $48 million apartment community in Pinellas Park, Florida, that offers striking water features and creature comforts.

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Online shopping and changing consumer preferences are impacting retail centers, but excess debt can play a role, too.

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Slow burn

Lolablue looks to grow its soy candle and natural beauty product business. But with past mistakes at the forefront, expansion will be cautious.

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From Old Florida stories, to poking fun at a famous Florida law firm, lawyer Tom Chase is all about making a personal connection.

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A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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Resolve and evolve

Over the last five years, lawyer Joseph Kokolakis took over his family's contracting business. He says winning repeat business is a lot like practicing law.

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROFILE | Carl Roeder

Carl Roeder has been involved in commercial real estate lending for more than three decades, and today is head of BB&T's Commercial Real Estate Lending Group for West and Southwest Florida, an area that covers from Tampa to Naples.

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Making failure fun

Lessons from mistakes can be costly. But the long-term payoff has intangible value.

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Hat trick

Carlton Fields Jorden Burt is expanding to entertainment law. Its first test was the naming rights deal for the Tampa Bay Lightning's Amalie Arena.

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Commercial Real Estate: An 'amazing year'

Fueled by abundant capital and economic gains, commercial real estate of many kinds hit new highs along the Gulf Coast in 2015.

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Brandstorm: The benefits of being responsible

Although 'Corporate Social Responsibility' may sound like something too abstract for small businesses to worry about, embracing its principles can boost your brand.

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By examining your values and priorities, you can learn more about what drives you as a leader — and who's most likely to follow you.

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The chief economist for commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield delivered an economic forecast for Southwest Florida, including trends in office space usage and home prices.

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5 traits that make a great third-generation family business leader

From humility to a nice human touch, it pays off to start developing these traits early in your career.

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