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  • January 9, 2012
Homans leads Hillsborough EDC

Rick Homans is the Tampa development group's new president and CEO.

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  • May 11, 2012
Michael's launches new look

The upscale Sarasota restaurant debuts a new marketing campaign.

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  • March 4, 2015
Lee raises tax on builders

Lee County commissioners raised taxes on new construction as the economic recovery takes hold.

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  • August 20, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Aug. 20 - Aug. 26

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • August 20, 2025
Prolific builder Pat Neal: Developers must help improve region's infrastructure

The population surge in Florida shows little signs of slowing, making vigilant preparation a key to managing the growth properly.

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  • April 20, 2026
Former USF President Judy Genshaft, husband give $3M to USF Health

The money establishes an endowed chair in neurosurgery at USF Health.

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  • February 29, 2008
Friend of the Family

Tampa consultant John Dufresne has carved a successful niche helping family-owned and closely held businesses grow and make transitions in leadership.

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  • November 28, 2008
Market RUBDOWN

Opening 10 massage stores during an economic slump might sound crazy. But growing like that is comfort food to one Gulf Coast entrepreneur.

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  • April 9, 2004
Cherished Values: More About Families Than Cows

Chick-fil-A Inc. President Dan Cathy discusses corporate values and why the second generation of quick-service restaurateurs is just getting it wrong.

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  • August 25, 2008
Attractive debt

Large institutional investors, including the largest pension fund in the U.S., are finding debt funds more attractive than stocks. It could be a risky, but lucrative, bet if the economy turns around.

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  • October 2, 2015
Sticky fingers

The industry that bonds Intertape Polymer Group together has been in decline. Yet Intertape, the second-largest tape producer in North America, forges ahead.

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  • July 14, 2008
Ship Shape

Bill Michel's thriving boat parts company is stillgrowing in an industry that is rapidly doing the opposite. Accepting, not fighting, change has been a big key.

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  • July 8, 2011
Assessing the Damage

An Orlando company has developed technology to help local governments determine how to direct their resources following a disaster. The software also aids communities in filing for disaster relief funds.

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  • August 14, 2023
Tampa steakhouse gets plant-based cuts

Chunk Foods has agreement to sell its non-meat filet at Charley's Steak House, which looked for 15 years for a vegan steak.

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  • March 14, 2023
Clearwater fire protection services firm acquired by Chicago company

Fortis Fire & Safety’s purchase of Piper Fire Protection comes on the heels of buying a similar business in Boyton Beach.

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  • June 4, 2022
Homebuyers go to (bidding) war over Odessa property

Record-shattering residential real estate sales are occurring well outside the typical Tampa Bay hot spots.

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  • June 15, 2010
Entrepreneur secures patent

Philadelphia stock broker-turned Sarasota entrepreneur Susan Beausang can now add her own patent to her list of firsts.

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  • May 21, 2013
Chapter 11 bankruptcy sale solicits bids

Properties owned by a tomato growing and shipping firm will be sold using sealed bids.

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  • August 1, 2011
Turner Tree and Landscape seeks buyer

Turner Tree and Landscape, one of the most recognized and established tree businesses on the Gulf Coast and Florida, is for sale.

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  • November 28, 2012
Spring training sites vie for event supremacy

Turns out the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox don't only compete in baseball.

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