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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 28, 2018
Fourth clinic, new services set Florida Skin Center up for growth

In 18 years, Florida Skin Center has grown from scratch to four clinics and 78,000 patients. It helps to strictly adhere to a patient-centric business model.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 4, 2019
Airport poised for more growth in 2019 after airline, flight additions

Big buzz fluttered around Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in 2018 around new airlines and new routes. The airport, its CEO says, is on a continued upward swing.

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  • January 23, 2015
Corporate report

BayCare reaches agreement to use Clarifire technology; Clarke Advertising, Public Relations renames itself C•Suite Communications; BluePearl Veterinary Partners plans $1 million headquarters expansion; First Watch Restaurants opens new Largo location; Florida Agency Network hires new CFO; Neal Communities' 2014 breaks sales records

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  • February 11, 2005
Outside the Box

Catchy, unusual marketing gives a young insurance firm an edge up.

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  • December 3, 2004
Calendar of Events

The calendar of business events in Sarasota and Manatee counties is available free of charge.

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  • December 17, 2010
They're Back

An industry trampled by the recession has a fresh entry. The firm hopes experience will equate to excellence.

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  • June 25, 2010
Corporate Report: June 25 - July 1

The latest news from T3, Walter Investment Management, Old Harbor Bank, and more.

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  • December 7, 2012
The Auto Nanny

With snowbirds flocking back to Florida, John “J.J.” Jenkins has their cars ready to roll.

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  • October 25, 2018
Elizabeth 'Libby' McHugh, 39

Senior vice president, director of client services, Wasmer, Schroeder & Co.

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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • August 19, 2019
In memoriam: Del Ackerman 1936-2019

Businessman with a heart of gold leaves behind a legacy far beyond his long-running store.

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  • By Mekael Teshome |
  • January 6, 2017
Good news ahead

The regional economy will head into 2017 with 'considerable strength,' says one economist.

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  • January 31, 2014
Medical moves

A boom has percolated in medical and health care commercial real estate. Brokers hope it lasts a while.

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  • September 30, 2016
Jail sale

A developer with experience in offices shifts his focus to apartments. Will the project break free?

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 26, 2014
King of content

Companies like Netflix and Amazon need content to provide video-on-demand services. ITZ Media Group is making a big push to create new television shows and films to satisfy the growing demand.

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  • February 13, 2015
The front door

Hospitals, despite the constant crush of declining reimbursements, seek new opportunities to increase patient counts. One facility will revamp its ER.

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  • January 21, 2026
NCH announces $350M women's and children's care expansion in Naples

A new four-story, 156,000-square-foot women's and children's center will be built at NCH North Hospital in Naples through a collaboration with Miami's Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 1, 2022
One stop shopping: Sale of building materials raise money for affordable housing

Habitat for Humanity ReStores offer treasures for collectors and supply-chain-strapped contractors alike.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 13, 2023
Florida's new insurance commissioner loses interim tag

The Financial Service’s Commission has approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' pick for Office of Insurance Regulation, Michael Yaworsky.

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  • July 2, 2021
Protecting your Company's Brand through Trademarks

It is important to protect your company’s trademarks to grow your brand and prevent other companies from trading off your hard-earned goodwill. Below are a few things to keep in mind when creating and protecting trademarks.

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  • June 30, 2022
Fast-rising cannabis banking company appoints chief growth officer

Paul Chesek has three decades in business development.

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