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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 11, 2019
More mountains to conquer for orphans

Haven of Hope International founder and executive Alice Skaff climbs Mount Kilimanjaro

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  • February 1, 2019
Marathons, triathlons keep PR firm partner running

Holly Johnson started running decades ago. Now, many marathons and triathlons later, she still appreciates the confidence and stress relief it provides.

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  • April 12, 2019
The accidental franchising plan

Making no bones about it, Fort Myers-based Rib City is slow cooking its growth strategy. It’s a sweet recipe for success.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 12, 2017
New again

A New York property investor bet right in buying and renovating Baypoint Commerce Center in St. Petersburg.

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  • January 17, 2014
Bet the farm

A group of entrepreneurs are creating an urban farm with the idea of feeding the world's hungry. First, they have to turn a profit.

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  • October 12, 2023
Ashley Dietz, 37

An Australian adventure set the tone for an exec’s fast-moving nonprofit career.

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  • September 26, 2024
Noted Tampa businessmen host barbecue fundraiser for pal’s rare disease

The cook-off has grown to host thousands for 13 years in a row.

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  • October 9, 2025
Andoni Goitiz, 26

40 Under 40 winner Andoni Goitiz is CEO of Medical Stretcher Solutions.

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  • July 19, 2023
Troubled AeroVanti founder faces new civil allegations in Medicare fraud case

"Patrick Britton-Harr and his co-conspirators took advantage of vulnerable adults during" the pandemic, says the top FBI agent in Baltimore regarding the latest case.

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  • September 21, 2018
Banking on experience

Industry veterans put together plan to raise $100 million to purchase and revive Beach Community Bank. Moving the headquarters to Tampa was the first step in plans to build a multibillion-dollar institution.

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  • June 16, 2022
California bank drives forward on ambitious Florida expansion plans

Sunwest Bank has high hopes for the Sunshine State.

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  • October 11, 2019
Hot (and cool) industry attracts private equity cash

The home services industry, behind a demand surge and solid cash flow, has attracted something else besides customers.

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  • October 14, 2022
Christi Scherer Bock, 37

TDS Construction Inc., CEO

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Tralia, owner and chef

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  • October 14, 2022
Philip DiMaria, 30

Kimley-Horn & Associates, urban planner and project manager

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  • November 21, 2022
Student, class action lawsuit against USF over COVID fees heads to Florida Supreme Court

The defense against the lawsuit centers on a sovereign immunity claim.

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  • September 7, 2006
Thomson: Impact fees a threat to future of Gulf Coast

Escalating impact fees will undermine new construction and economic growth.

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  • January 26, 2007
The Common Way

A new and mostly unknown method of commercial real estate investing, tenants-in-common, is exploding thanks to an IRS ruling and strong demand.

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  • March 7, 2008
Gulf Coast Week

Hillsborough to cut 25 jobsFranchisee files Chapter 11Ybor preserves commercialMore affordable housingMore housing layoffsEDC program expanLee stimulus packageBuilding permits remain lowCollier denies I-75 tolls

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  • January 2, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Junk that junk-mail listThe Fourth biannual Tampa Bay Political Seminar.presents A How To-for novice politiciansSeminole's Hard Rock Hotel on hiring binge

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