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  • August 30, 2019
Firm builds big business off teardowns

The teardown trend continues unabated at Perrone Construction.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 8, 2019
How to hire lots of people and train them fast

People and process means a lot at PDQ.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 28, 2016
Corporate report

Publix promotes pair of real estate executives; Builder wins work for medical facility; Trust company hires investments executive; Kidney care company appoints top Florida official

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 4, 2016
Finding the fix

Anthony's Cooling-Heating-Electrical focuses on service over sales.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 20, 2017
Shift in progress

Few Gulf Coast industries have undergone as much change -- or expansion — over the past two decades as commercial real estate.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 8, 2017
Same Page

A pair of paper-based companies discovers a niche in a marketing world dominated by digital.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 22, 2017
No Pane, No Gain

With a career in the construction industry in his rearview mirror, Ryan Bates is trying something new.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 20, 2017
Do It Better

Richard's Foodporium owner John Rorer is at the helm of a brand refresh. Part of the motive is competition. Another is the pursuit of excellence.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 12, 2017
Pouch Players

With a new executive and new product line, a manufacturer sets its sights on big growth plans.

  • Manufacturing
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 5, 2018
Big Doings

Between a new major in virtual reality and a $22 million student dorm, there are multiple significant projects on the horizon at one of the region's bellwether colleges.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 18, 2014
Bust Through

It's been four years since a global energy powerhouse bought a $200 million Gulf Coast business with a national presence in home services. The new owners are poised for a breakout.

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  • July 25, 2014
Corporate Report

Two Beasley Broadcast execs named to Radio Ink's “Most Influential” list; Digital Observer Media handling digital marketing for Seminole Pride Noble; Food Services Insurance Managers hires Tropics Software Technologies; Discount Coupons Corp. buying San Diego daily deal site

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  • August 29, 2014
Corporate Report

Pushing the Envelope wins two Golden Image awards; Hertz debuts new mobile car app for trip planning, in-car GPS syncing; Discount Coupons Corp. buying Conejo Deals websites; Flameret subsidiary introducing hemp oil product and more corporate news.

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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • January 31, 2014
Bank on it

As downtown Tampa's renaissance evolves, so do uses for bricks and mortar. One walk-in bank vault is no longer used to protect loot.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 31, 2014
Name recognition

Commercial real estate companies seek new partners as the Southwest Florida economy continues to recover.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 15, 2013
Encouraging innovation

Entrepreneur Elaine Myrback started her technology company 15 years ago. Now she encourages her employees to come up with ideas to help the business grow.

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  • December 13, 2013
Corporate Report: Dec. 13

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • August 26, 2016
Fillings to fillers

Dr. David Schirmer left a high-end clientele back in New York when the dentist moved south. He has rebuilt his practice by embracing an entrepreneurial staple: Keep an open mind on new revenue streams.

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  • June 10, 2016
Corporate report

Health business acquires 30,000 Medicaid members; Credit union names new top executive; Builder brings back former leader; Pest control firm cracks top 20; Sailing champion joins area business; Law firm adds partner

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  • January 14, 2016
Laser focus

Jonathan Sigg started a day spa business in Estero with $500 and eight months of free rent. Now The Laser Lounge Spa has five locations, including Sarasota.

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