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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 1, 2020
CEO invests $3M into fast-growing business he founded

'There’s a lot happening here,' HealthLynked Chairman and CEO Dr. Michael Dent says of the firm.

  • Health Care
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 3, 2020
Retail-focused developer returns to CEO role of prominent firm

Greg Sembler sees opportunity among the carnage ecommerce brought to retail.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 20, 2020
Wealth management firm throws itself big curveball

In addition to a new name and branding campaign, FourThought Financial is now an independent Registered Investment Advisor.

  • Finance
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 28, 2020
Food distributor moves quickly to meet rapidly shifting needs

While Sysco West Florida adapts to the market, its top executive follows an important leadership creed: slow down.

  • Leadership
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 10, 2020
As businesses reopen after COVID-19 shutdowns, signage becomes more prominent than ever

From messages about social distancing to messages of gratitude, area signage companies say signs can help businesses make customers and employees more comfortable.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 7, 2019
Saddle up: Local bourbon brand has a story to tell

American Freedom Distillery, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, got some help from a California wine and spirits marketer in its efforts to grow market share for its new bourbon.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 5, 2019
New CEO of Goodwill Industries International brings experience from government, private sector leadership to role

The challenge for Steven Preston? Further the Goodwill mission while making both donors and shoppers happy.

  • Leadership
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 9, 2019
Physician aims to link artificial intelligence with medical practices

HealthLynked is first and foremost a technology company with an emphasis on health care by linking patients with providers on multiple levels through a cloud-based software platform.

  • Health Care
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 8, 2022
Behind the beans: Happy coffee guy grows grumpy-led business

Grumpy Goat Coffee keeps building buzz in Bonita Springs. One key to the early success? A willingness to find and utilize partners and collaborators.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 11, 2018
Affordable housing champion, businessman Harvey Vengroff dies

Harvey Vengroff, described by those who knew him well as a near-perfect case of a life well lived, died Oct. 11.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 21, 2018
New community bank — the first in years — enters market

The bank’s board of directors includes people with ties to Sarasota from a variety of industries.

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  • By John Haughey |
  • September 13, 2019
Bowling-aligned firm strikes balance between old, new customers

What’s a company supposed to do when its core customer base begins to shrink? For one business, the answer lies in innovation and a heavy dose of customer education.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 27, 2019
A Question of Risk

St. Petersburg-based Stoneweg has chosen to focus on Class B, workforce apartments to invest in, together with green initiatives aimed at conserving energy and resources and money. The company also is embarking on new development to help meet an ambitious

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 6, 2018
Paradise gained: Ad agency thriving under new owners

Replacing a star, especially in an ownership role, isn't for the weak-minded. A globetrotting power couple gives it a go, with strong results so far.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 12, 2022
Bradenton officials consider lucrative offers for City Hall

Bradenton City Council will decide in coming weeks whether to sell its waterfront building.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 10, 2017
Taking shape

Massive Gulf Coast real estate developments are gelling thanks to population growth and demographic shifts.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 17, 2017
Rental rave

Despite years of rent growth and price appreciation, investors continue to seek Tampa and St. Petersburg area apartment deals.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 26, 2016
A moving tale

During a two-year search, Coast to Coast Moving & Storage had three deals fall apart before finding the right fit for its headquarters.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 16, 2016
'Quick courtship'

Charlie Brown, save for one day in fast food, is a lifelong banker. The next phase of his career starts now.

  • Finance
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 22, 2016
Growth on the go

Mobile Physician Services' doctors are on the go, working at patients' homes rather than hospitals. That's just one unique aspect of the business.

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