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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 20, 2006
A Victory for Business?

Three weeks have passed since the city of Sarasota's new downtown Andres Duany-influenced master plan became effective. But it's still not finished. The City Commission was scheduled to address about 20 proposed amendments to the plan at its Jan. 23 meeting.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 8, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

It's not the Rays; the problem is the stadium, location: In the early 1960s, the pathetic Boston Red Sox couldn't attract more than 4,000 baseball fans for a home game. Why, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays draw twice that to St. Petersburg on a bad night.Banks' books say it all; but FDIC is worrying: Florida community banks saw their return on assets rise to an average of 1.19% during the first quarter of 2005, riding strong loan demand from the state's housing construction boom.Moving across town: Lonnie Homenuk has left his job as executive vice president at Tampa's Chesapeake Atlantic Holdings Inc. after about five years.Motion picture group seeks recourse: Paramount Pictures Corp. is suing John Doe in Tampa federal court over the illegal distribution of 7,500 bootleg copies of "Sahara," a movie that won't be released officially on DVD or VHS until next month.Coast Bank settles suit: Two subsidiaries of Coast Financial Holdings Inc. have settled a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a former employee, according to a June 28 regulatory filing.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 12, 2006
Little Big Town

The town known for tomatoes is getting a juicy makeover, courtesy of a low-key development firm. The project is anything but low key.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 21, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Apprentice runner-up frontlines seminar: There are a lot of businesspeople with energy and drive, but very few attract the interest of Donald Trump.Thanks, Kelo: Some Florida legislators held a private property meeting on Tuesday in Tallahassee.H2O or champagne: Harry Owen, owner of H2O Marine, has reason to party.Cheers to Chris-Craft: After spending eight years at a place where everybody knew his name, John Ratzenberger last week visited Sarasota-based Chris-Craft Corp., one of the most recognizable names in the boat-building industry.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 21, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

Downtown guru: Install parking meters Githler pulls the plugKnowing when to hold, fold and sellConference center on the agendaGrrrrrCorrection

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 3, 2011
Room Service

It's tough to gauge hotel demand when leisure travelers and corporate groups make reservations at the last minute. But a better-than-expected fall season may be a harbinger of better times ahead for hoteliers.

  • Industries
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 7, 2021
Tiffany Allard, 37

Tiffany Allard, 37, has quickly worked her way up the corporate ladder at Busey Bank in Fort Myers, Florida.

  • Class of 2021
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 5, 2021
Hammer time: corporate executive enters franchise sector

Rick Sander has his eye on a specific goal: recurring revenue.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 14, 2021
Meet the new boss: Longtime economic development pro gets nod for top job

Cynthia Johnson comes to her new role at Pinellas County Economic Development with significant experience — and some bold ideas to keep the region’s hot streak rolling.

  • Leadership
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 5, 2020
Manufacturers associations act fast to help members in new ways during pandemic

Area organizations have introduced job boards, webinars and ways to connect with manufacturers statewide.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 13, 2019
Entrepreneur offers a new take on a classic business accessory

Eric Polins, a managing partner at HCP Associates, a Tampa, Florida, marketing and communications firm, has earned a patent for his novel new briefcase design.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 15, 2020
Market Spotlight: Tampa Bay Industrial

Region has benefitted from increased population and consumer shifts since 2015.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 19, 2019
In business sale, owner finds perfect match

An important lessons for any entrepreneur is to always have a clear and unbiased financial value of your company, no matter where you on the exit strategy path.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 28, 2018
Bullish behavior: University's new look comes with vigorous debate

Thom VanderKlipp, the University of South Florida's assistant vice president of marketing, discusses lessons learned from the rollout of the Tampa, Florida-based university's new logo.

  • Strategies
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2019
How to get a business loan when you need one

Commercial banker recommends developing a relationship with a lender, doing your homework for the smoothest and quickest possible approval process.

  • Finance
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 10, 2018
Aviation document management company is first in flights

Flightdocs opens technology center

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 3, 2017
Back from the brink

An Illinois developer has plans to revitalize a Tampa eyesore.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 30, 2015
The real thing

Bob Tufts sometimes looks back with surprised awe at a career filled with accomplishments. One key: Be patient.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 2, 2024
Bankers keep pushing for changes to legal aid funding rule

The Florida Bankers Association says it's hopeful a resolution can be reached over a new rule that affects certain accounts that generate money for legal aid programs.

  • Florida
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 26, 2025
Sarasota rejects 58-unit apartment project north of downtown

Sarasota city commissioners side with residents of The Strand to deny the long-delayed plans to build 58 apartments on the 1700 block of North Tamiami Trail.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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