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Community bank makes its first-ever acqusition

In keeping lesser qualified suitors at bay, Hillsboro Bank finds the just-right merger partner next door.

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Courtney Schomburg has discovered a solid niche in the space between real estate brokerage work and interior design.

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  • November 15, 2019
Which way will the economy turn in 2020?

Tariffs, labor market and other concerns loom, but optimism, so far, reigns

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  • June 30, 2017
Like a Rocket

Multifamily complexes throughout the Gulf Coast are attracting buyers, sending prices to new heights.

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  • July 1, 2016
An Amazonian sale

Ruskin fulfillment center's record $103 million disposition could spark further interest in the Tampa market by institutional buyers.

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  • February 20, 2006
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  • May 22, 2008
From the gut

Michelle Nelson built a $2 million-plus technology business mostly on her leadership instincts. One big lesson for other entrepreneurs: Never go against your intuition.

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  • July 13, 2009
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Gurley Leep buys, renames Gateway Honda

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  • April 20, 2009
Quick response

Mercury Medical wants to increase the variety and amount of medical products it sends to the world.

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  • September 10, 2010
Corporate Report: Sept. 10 - Sept. 16

The latest news from BankAtlantic, US Natural Gas Corp., and others.

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  • May 21, 2010
Resetting the Table

Tampa's Innovative Concept Group has been helping align restaurants with food suppliers for more than 10 years. Overcoming old relationships is part of the challenge.

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  • June 4, 2010
Corporate Report: June 4 - June 10

New information from Algenol Biofuels, Odyssey Marine, and more.

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  • March 8, 2013
Territorial Matters

The Naples and Fort Myers markets for legal services could be a challenging place for any new entrant.

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  • December 15, 2017
Love to Teach

A passion for competition, and sales, has driven Shelley Broader to significant executive achievements. But her favorite part of her career comes from a different place.

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  • September 2, 2022
4 lessons on managing rapid growth — without sacrificing client experience

Fast growth can become a constraint on a business if it is not handled well.

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Let the Race Begin

The races for clerk of the court in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties promise to be interesting. Eight candidates are already making the rounds.

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Tourism Upswing

Southwest Florida is hot again. There were more visitors to Lee County in July than in same month prior to 9/11.

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  • August 12, 2021
USF Health and Tampa General Hospital join forces

Pair of area medical giants, in teaming up for many administrative areas, aims to become the 'Apple of health care.'

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  • October 21, 2020
Secret sauce for wine shop owner is robust mix of right prices, high-touch service

After years of working for others in the wine industry, Thomas Morgan opened Seagrape Wine Co.

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  • July 15, 2020
New medical practice aims to defy odds

Launching an oncology practice is a rare act these days. It requires a counterintuitive mindset, patience and, among other necessities, a lot of capital.

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