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  • January 2, 2004
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  • April 16, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Tierra Verde developers buy Bongos restaurantOwner buys final piece of St. Armands PharmacyStarling buys land, sells to HealthSouthCircle K Corp. purchased, sells three Bradenton stores

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  • December 31, 2004
Wind Tussled and Optimistic

Prognosticators hope the new year will be a hurricane-free rerun of 2004.

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  • July 23, 2010
PBYes

Susan Howarth, the new president and CEO of WEDU, wants to open the way for more organizations to put programs on its various channels, including online. More opportunities for corporate support could result.

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  • June 21, 2019
Poker princess parlays life story into key business lessons

Molly Bloom bottomed out — in business and in life. Now she offers sound advice for entrepreneurs: Kindness matters. So to does a moral code.

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  • March 11, 2016
Go-getter

A passion for startups drove Sheryl Hunter to launch a super-specialized law firm. Clients are rolling in.

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  • March 10, 2006
Corporate Report

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  • October 28, 2020
Pandemic leads to ups, downs for Main Street communities

New, creative strategies lead the way for three designated Main Street communities in the region.

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  • January 4, 2008
Corporate Report

Middle East investment firm buys PODS for $430 millionSyniverse Technologies buys wireless servicesAerosonic subsidiary finds Virginia contaminationBrown & Brown acquires Evergreen Re, Curzi InsuranceProgress Energy Florida buys more Biomass outputQuality Distribution finishes Boasso America buyQRS Music Technologies plans 'The Manhattan' piano

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  • January 8, 2009
Image Maker

Medi spas and a tougher economy have affected plastic surgery, but physician Randall Harrell has adjusted to the industry's non-surgical growth and has thrived.

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  • November 12, 2009
Lion's Share

Upbeat Tampa entrepreneur Jason Sullivan had an idea for a portable GPS tracking device almost 20 years ago. As his product, the LEO, nears deployment, Sullivan is still smiling.

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  • August 9, 2013
Florida focus

Making one bank work successfully throughout Florida is a supersized challenge. One institution, backed by $700 million in capital to lend, has a quiet confidence it can do it.

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  • January 17, 2020
Taxes, regulations on the docket in Tallahassee

Multiple bills with far-reaching impact on the business community will be up for debate in the 2020 Legislative Session.

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  • January 15, 2009
Corporate Report

Progress Energy Florida signs$7.7-billion nuclear plant dealHard To Treat Diseases tobuy Serbian cosmetics firmVeteran clothing exec Dyerhired to head Chico's FASThree Clockwork Home unitsmake mag's Franchise 500 listJohn Acosta appointed to leadWest Florida for Region Bank Sarasota CPA firmchanges name Home Shopping Network adopts stockholder rights plan Pegasus Imaging of Tampa acquires AccuSoft's imagingWalter Industries closes Jim Walter Homes Division

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  • January 30, 2023
New restaurant concept to open soon in Sarasota

The new Mediterranean dining spot is set to begin service Feb. 8.

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  • May 21, 2022
Credit unions near and far target Florida banks for acquisition

Banking sector consolidation continues — but with a Midwestern twist.

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  • December 2, 2022
5 things startups need to do to woo investors

The list includes focused management and a meaningful difference from the competition.

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  • August 26, 2005
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

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  • May 9, 2005
Calendar of Events

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  • April 22, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana)

Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club nets creative awardArchitecture firm opens home furnishings companyBuchanan Automotive CEO donates $100,000 to USFManatee County leadership program beginsProperty tax deadline fast approachingSarasota company receives high performance awardSarasota County to recognize contractors for green buildingsBusiness clubtakes second place

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