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  • April 5, 2011
Lee issues $40M in permits

Permitting for new commercial construction is approaching 2007 levels.

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  • June 5, 2019
Bank plans $30 million investment in new headquarters

Fort Myers demolition, construction and architect firms teaming up for new FineMark building.

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  • June 4, 2014
Little Greek growing bigger

The Tampa-based restaurant franchise expects to open five new locations by the end of the year.

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  • July 2, 2015
Former TV exec new COO at Tucker/Hall

Darren Richards will work with longtime president Bill Carlson in growing the 25-year-old public relations firm.

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  • February 20, 2015
Sarasota-Bradenton new homes pace slows down

Metrostudy report also reveals gap between price points.

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  • April 1, 2021
Builders give first-time buyers a second look

Homebuilders that traditionally shy away from first-time buyers — margins can be thin there — are embracing that segment like never before. One key: Make sure the homes are cool.

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  • March 11, 2011
Corporate Report: Mar. 11

The latest news from Walter Energy, Radiation Therapy, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • January 29, 2023
This week saw a gym, a restaurant, an investment firm and a Las Vegas buyer

A look at some of the week’s commercial real estate happenings across the region.

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  • December 16, 2022
Auto dealership merger, acquisition sector is in the fast lane

The auto dealership sector is amid a boom in mergers and acquisitions, with Tampa-based Morgan Automotive Group at the front of the line.

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  • August 1, 2008
Public Benefit

Construction companies on the Gulf Coast are rushing into publicwork, but one construction company is already there in a big way.

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  • October 29, 2010
Networking machine

If there's a business gathering in Naples or Bonita Springs, you can bet Barry Nicholls will be there.

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  • August 13, 2010
GULF COAST 500: Future Scan

Leslie Haywood and James Hanlon started eBridge Solutions with a paper scanner in an apartment closet. Now the Tampa company is on its way to taking on volumes more sensitive documents.

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  • March 15, 2013
Rise Above

The head of one of the largest pro-business counseling groups in the country delivers a message of hope to the Gulf Coast. 'The great thing about entrepreneurs is they are so resilient,' says W. Kenneth Yancey.

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  • September 27, 2013
New Heights

A local commercial real estate firm backs up bullish feelings about the market with its own checkbook.

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  • September 27, 2013
Corporate Report: September 27

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • December 15, 2017
Easy Button

A power-packed team of financial executives sees big potential in what they consider an underserved homeowners insurance niche: people with outsized checkbooks.

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  • February 28, 2014
Corporate Report: Feb. 28

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • June 17, 2016
How to establish leadership presence

Cementing a role as a leader can be tough in any situation, but children who aim to take over the family business have to work even harder to prove themselves.

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  • February 27, 2015
'Exotic plumbing'

An innovative plumbing firm is tackling several challenges, from customer education to finding top employees.

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  • November 8, 2024
First Watch long-range goal: grow from 550 to 2,200 locations

The daytime dining company has opened 10 restaurants since October and plans 13 more before the end of December.

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