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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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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 21, 2018
New community bank — the first in years — enters market

The bank’s board of directors includes people with ties to Sarasota from a variety of industries.

  • Finance
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 21, 2018
Adaptive Reuse

In an example of adaptive reuse, Transwestern Development Co. intends to revamp the former Golf Club at Bridgewater in Lakeland into a 1 million-square-foot industrial park aimed at e-commerce tenants.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 9, 2019
Top Deals in Sarasota/Manatee in 2018

Residences once again dominated the top commercial real estate deals of 2018, but one of the area's most plush resort outpaced all other sales.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 23, 2019
Vehicle manufacturer revs up for growth

Cruise Car’s growth — its payroll has jumped nearly fourfold, for one example, from four people to 15 in two years — comes on several fronts.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 27, 2019
With alternative to hotel gift basket, entrepreneur grows business

Shuchi Vyas has created a package of useful items for guests at hotels and other rental properties.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By John Haughey |
  • October 4, 2019
One constant for young restaurateur: outwork competitors.

Entrepreneur learns on the job while overcoming a slew of startup obstacles.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 11, 2019
Commercial Question of the Week | Ian Black Real Estate

Sarasota commercial real estate brokerage firm partners weigh in on whether they believe the Gulf Coast will experience an economic recession anytime soon and if they correctly forecast the last economic downturn in 2008.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 11, 2019
Top fundraiser writes his way to new passion

A well-known institutional fundraiser in the Tampa region, Joel Momberg, 69, recently led the billion-dollar USF Unstoppable Campaign. He’s also one of the original founders of Taste of Pinellas and the Children's Miracle Network Telethon. Prior to USF,

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 22, 2019
New spring training stadium for Atlanta Braves in North Port almost complete

With just a handful of weeks left, the construction team behind the $125 million project is wrapping up several elements.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 12, 2019
Disruptive doctors: Health care provider blazes a new path

ChenMed, a Miami, Florida-based company, is disrupting health care as we know it — and it sees Tampa Bay as the ideal market for its rapidly growing brand.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 6, 2018
Minor miracle: Market-savvy boys of summer hit business homers

Minor League Baseball, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, has seen big increases in attendance and merchandise sales over the past few years.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 10, 2018
Reading accessories company sees big expansion

2020 Vision braces for more growth, including expanding sales internationally.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 12, 2017
New again

A New York property investor bet right in buying and renovating Baypoint Commerce Center in St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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