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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 6, 2023
Bank promotes longtime employee to leadership post

Melissa Black has been with Crews Bank & Trust for 26 years.

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  • November 11, 2011
VeteransPlus expands service

A Clearwater non-profit launches a new website to serve U.S. veterans.

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  • April 3, 2012
Hillsborough partners with UCF

Hillsborough businesses looking to grow can now receive help from the university.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • August 4, 2011
Tampa General among region's best

When it comes to the best hospitals, the Tampa area is well stocked with high-performing health care, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

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  • February 27, 2012
Unlicensed contractors nabbed

A Manatee sting apprehends 14 men for contracting without a license.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • January 24, 2014
Prudential Tropical joining Berkshire Hathaway

The Trinity-based 16-office brokerage is converting to the new real estate brand.

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  • April 1, 2016
The eagle hasn't landed - yet

All eyes are on Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers.

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  • July 10, 2015
The master of TripAdvisor

In the hospitality business, there's probably no bigger arbiter than the online review site TripAdvisor.

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  • June 26, 2020
Builder uses Tesla system to help power area new home

Pulte Homes uses a Tesla Powerwall stored energy system for a new home in Babcock Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 31, 2012
Web Democracy

The high cost of website development will fall as companies like Snehta make it more affordable for small businesses.

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  • By James R. |
  • September 27, 2013
Quality trumps quantity in social media

Social media may not provide huge returns, but they can help build an engaged, loyal customer base.

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  • July 31, 2015
Corporate report

Mortgage Bankers Association installs board of governors; Coastal Orthopedics conducting new spinal-cord research; Jabil reaches agreement to grow in Vietnam; Innovative Food Holdings subsidiary growing Chicago area presence; Action Automatic Door & Gate expands to Manatee County

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 23, 2017
She's Got Mail

Shannon Kirsten Couch didn't set out to take the stationery world by storm. But now her designs are spreading quickly across the industry.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 5, 2005
The Defendants, Their Lawyers*

The Defendants, Their Lawyers is available free of charge.

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  • May 23, 2003
Strong Immune System

Statistics show commercial construction so far this year has slowed from a year ago. But compared to elsewhere, this market remains robust.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 22, 2021
Investor buys distribution center for nearly $50 million

Lexington Realty Trust has added to its statewide portfolio with a property in Plant City developed by Wharton Industrial and Red Rock Developments last year.

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  • August 3, 2021
Tampa apartments sell for $65 million

Off-market deal by ZMR Capital for Hanley Place the latest in a wave of transactions aimed at capitalizing on region’s stellar economy

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 31, 2026
South Seas buys 22-acre artist retreat on Captiva

The resort's owner bought the property once belonging Robert Rauschenberg on the barrier island but have not finalized development plans.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 12, 2016
Stem sell

What if an entrepreneur sells his company but doesn't really leave? Two self-assured businessmen tackle that atypical challenge.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 10, 2023
Report: Florida is the luckiest state in the US for Powerball tickets

The Sunshine State is nearing $3 billion in total money won in the national game since 2003.

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