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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • October 15, 2009
Only option is winning

At Ambassador Limo, Ken Lucci has held true to a demanding management style. The result: a service company that continues to grow despite a challenging market.

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  • July 26, 2013
Build your brand's foundation

To form a brand that beats the competition, companies need to communicate clearly, concisely and consistently. And once they find their message, they should stick to it.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 24, 2021
Pasco helps locals deal on international stage

The Pasco EDC helps businesses expand overseas by teaching them best practices and making introduction to customers.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 8, 2021
Ready for Takeoff

Pair of airports fuel up for a fast-coming surge in passenger traffic, with some $25 million in new projects.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • April 8, 2021
Five steps every family business should take for a successful succession

In going from one generation to the next in a family-run company, there are a lots of minefields to avoid. A big one: Don’t rule from retirement.

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  • December 14, 2021
Prominent area eye surgeon dies at 53

Dr. Bill Lahners helped grow Center for Sight into one of the largest eye care practices in the region.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 6, 2022
Economic forecast: Confidence, optimism, flows

Strong projections on a solid 2022 comes from a variety of sectors and businesses.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 7, 2020
Car service company motors on amid obstacles

The pandemic dented Longboat Limousine's plans for a big 2020.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 15, 2020
Brendan Flores, 35

Bank of America, senior vice president, consumer banking performance manager

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 31, 2020
New area business college dean creates long list

Running a business school like a business sounds obvious — but in academia that’s not always a certainty. One new dean embraces that mission.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 21, 2020
Prominent banker completes run for milestone birthday

Charles Idelson ran the New York City Marathon in honor of his 70th birthday.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 28, 2020
Senior living complex hones in on luxury with $60 million project

Active senior living community raises the stakes in the effort to stay ahead of trends — and discerning residents.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 20, 2020
Entrepreneur takes big step in removing herself from operations

A $100 million company founder spent a year in meetings and interviews before hiring a CEO.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 14, 2019
Prominent banker comes back for more

One of the state’s most well-known bankers reflects on a long career, citing a focus on the basics as a key to success. ‘I kept things light, kept things simple,’ Bill Klich says.

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  • March 8, 2022
Atlanta Braves official dishes on how he helped build a consistent winner

John Schuerholz was the latest keynote speaker in the NextGen Speaker Series.

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  • October 26, 2018
Wyatt Chocklett, 33

Chief operating officer, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

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  • December 7, 2018
Body of work: Forensics institute poised to spur economic development, tourism

Capt. Justin Ross of the Pasco County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office and NFL player turned businessman Rogerick Green are teaming up to shepherd a unique public-private development project into existence.

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  • October 17, 2019
Carlos Puente, 39

VP of Sales, Neal Communities

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  • October 17, 2019
Sarah Kitlowski, 35

President and chief operating officer, Omeza

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 24, 2018
Proving ground: Area company reshapes the hiring process

Tampa, Florida-based startup eTeki has set itself up as a solution for hiring managers and other HR professionals who are having trouble filling IT roles with the best possible candidates.

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