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Airport office complex, $110M project, lands unique amenity

Tampa airport, with end goal on serving millions more fliers, plows ahead on innovative office project.

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Paddle power

Entrepreneur Paula Murray found an unexpected passion in dragon boating.

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROFILE | Christopher Shucart

Christopher Shucart and his father, James, have been investing in Collier County commercial properties since 1997.

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  • August 11, 2017
St. Pete Smitten

Third Lake Capital is heavy invested in St. Petersburg, and it likes it that way.

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'Ballet in the water'

Rowing is a family affair in the Taaffe household. It's a good balance to Michael Taaffe's busy legal career.

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Claw back

When a big client files for bankruptcy protection, a claw-back provision can come back to haunt your business. One entrepreneur explains how.

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Two uniforms

Being a bank executive is a full-time job. This new regional president for a $15 billion lender still makes time to serve his country.

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  • March 6, 2025
901-home community in Parrish marks new concept for national developer

Del Webb Explore North River Ranch will appeal to all ages, not just those 55 and up.

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  • December 26, 2025
The Real ROI of Hiring a Digital Marketing Agency in a High-Inflation Economy

There are hidden costs to doing all your Marketing In-House.

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  • September 26, 2022
As Hurricane Ian approaches, your business needs to be ready

For a business, preparing for a hurricane is much more than buying toilet paper and water.

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  • November 7, 2022
Naples restaurants rebuild in six weeks, following six-month remodel

Pazzo! Cucina Italiana and Chops City Grill are expected to reopen later this month.

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  • October 9, 2008
Let's Get Personal

A for-profit company that helps nonprofits raise money is sure to be challenged by the current economic climate. Utilizing a new Internet marketing technique is a big help.

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Presidential Boost

Tampa Steel Erecting Co. is hoping more federal funds will help its bridge-building business.

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Purse strings

Anita Spector turned apersonal interest in making purses into a business that could vault her to fashionstardom. Her son, Jeffery Spector, helped her turn her creativity into business reality.

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The Tampa Bay Builders Association has merged with similar groups to create a regional organization representing both residential and commercial builders.

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The unintended consequences of Dodd-Frank

How provisions in the law will impact real estate transactions and Florida's economy — and promote the opposite of the law's intent.

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The E-doctor

Software innovator Vitera is changing the game for the medical office and the patient.

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  • May 27, 2011
Sun Power

A Central Florida Firm has quietly become one of the largest manufacturers of photovoltaic panels in the U.S.

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Behavioral health facility in region receives $10M donation

In response, the SMH health care system plans to name the facility after the family who donated the gift.

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Ad agency looks to seize opportunities in 2022

FKQ aims for growth year amid challenging times with new clients and new hires.

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