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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 23, 2020
Crush your 2021 goals — after you eat a frog

Being productive requires an appetite for big tasks.

  • Leadership
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 15, 2021
New leader of 80-office residential real estate company offers optimism for 2021

In January, Coldwell Banker Realty in Florida elevated Duff Rubin to president.

  • Leadership
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 24, 2020
Redstone Investments going back to discover its future

Redstone Investments has refocused its efforts on development as it seeks to grow its footprint in Tampa and beyond.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 5, 2020
Luxury Realtor experiences major successes despite pandemic

With luxury buyers seeking tangible assets during uncertain times, Sarasota Realtor Kim Ogilvie recently put $30 million in real estate under contract in 30 days.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 26, 2020
Project transforms '70s-era office building into luxury apartments

During the project, McShane Construction Co. had to navigate some obstacles, including finding enough skilled workers.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 28, 2020
Long view: Developer sees post-lockdown surge of activity as trends converge

The pandemic forced Naples, Florida-based Ronto Group to temporarily shutter its sales office for an ambitious new condo tower in Tampa. It used the downtime to keep interest high — and deposits flowing.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 14, 2020
How to manage remote employees

More and more companies, like Tampa's eventPower and Venuetize, are realizing significant cost savings by transitioning to a mostly remote workforce, but it takes proper management to pull off the shift.

  • Advice
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 14, 2020
How to introduce more fun into your company

Help employees take a break from work with fun walks, charity events and office parties.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 12, 2020
Digital marketing firm primed for growth — even in pandemic

Vectra Digital CEO Matt Bernhardt says now is the not time to slow down.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 28, 2020
Food distributor moves quickly to meet rapidly shifting needs

While Sysco West Florida adapts to the market, its top executive follows an important leadership creed: slow down.

  • Leadership
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 29, 2020
State of mind: Developer set to unveil vision for historic theater

The State Theatre, an iconic entertainment venue in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, is being renovated and rebranded as the Floridian Social Club.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 5, 2019
Naples Beach Hotel prepares for its next chapter

The Athens Group, a Phoenix-based real estate developer specializing in luxury hotels, is buying the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club to redevelop it with a luxury hotel and residences beginning in 2021.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 5, 2019
New CEO of Goodwill Industries International brings experience from government, private sector leadership to role

The challenge for Steven Preston? Further the Goodwill mission while making both donors and shoppers happy.

  • Leadership
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 17, 2022
Contractor fed up with supply chain issues switches to Plan B

With a history dating back to the early 1900s, Sutter Roofing, an established roofing contractor isn’t about to buckle under the pandemic.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 8, 2022
Behind the beans: Happy coffee guy grows grumpy-led business

Grumpy Goat Coffee keeps building buzz in Bonita Springs. One key to the early success? A willingness to find and utilize partners and collaborators.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 13, 2022
Data-driven CEO finds colorful outlet in painting

Paul Fioravanti engages the left side of his brain at work. Outside work, he turns to the creativity and vibrancy of the right side.

  • Out of Office
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 13, 2022
At the helm: Entrepreneur takes leadership role in diversifying her hobby

More than four decades ago, sailing hooked Kris Self, a technology consultant based in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Today she’s part of a global movement to get more women into the sport.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 6, 2018
Williams Parker moving toward new quarters

Capstone Group begun by former defense contractor Ken Solinsky follows its Sarasota investments with plans for a ground-up development that could rise 10 floors in downtown Sarasota

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 28, 2018
Benderson Development makes push west with acquisitions

Benderson Development moves further into West Coast markets to diversify its portfolio and enhance relationships in Seattle, Chicago and California

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 7, 2018
Butcher passionate about perfection takes on meaty challenge

The beef is from the Revier Cattle Co. in Minnesota, nationally known for selling Black Angus beef to high-end restaurants. The chicken and pork, too, are single-sourced from top vendors. Cheeses and olive oils are also sourced to top companies, says Hane

  • Entrepreneurs
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