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  • October 9, 2008
In Search of Angels

Entrepreneur Pam Kauten is taking the helm of the Tampa Bay Technology Forum, and focusing on finding angel investors.

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  • November 6, 2008
Road Show

Entrepreneur Joe Hassani sought a less expensive way to help retailers advertise. The answer: Training people to entertain motorists while spinning a client's sign.

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  • November 28, 2008
Calendar of Events

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  • December 19, 2008
Tiny transactions, GIANT DREAMS

An entrepreneur seeks super-sized growth through puny margins. It's a tough task.

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  • January 8, 2009
Strong Foundations

Ray and Susan Woolever serve the Gulf Coast in fillingsinkholes and developing quality standards for the practice.

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  • July 30, 2009
Digital Med

Resource Providers Inc. helps doctors and other professionals record their notes and keep them organized electronically to eliminate paper and retrieve them faster.

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  • September 17, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The comings and goings of area movers and shakers is available free of charge.

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  • October 8, 2004
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  • January 21, 2011
Recovery Agent

Rachel Elias Wein, an architect turned real estate advisor, helps developers find ways to save and cut costs. The resulting numbers grab their attention.

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  • June 25, 2010
Spill proof

No oil has washed up on the shores of Fort Myers Beach, but one property management company is prepared to fight for business. Technology is key.

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  • July 16, 2010
Storage Test

Steve Wilson looked outside his own business for a recession fix. He hopes he found one in a high-risk venture.

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  • December 28, 2012
Tumble Up

The juggernaut ways continued at Tervis Tumbler in 2012. The company hopes to keep the growth flowing in 2013.

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  • October 7, 2011
Hung Tough

Joe Holland was promoted to run a construction firm with offices in three states at the onset of the recession. His survival instincts bode well for the eventual rebound.

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  • August 5, 2011
A Renewable Gift

John Backe, the former president of CBS and a Gulf Coast resident, gave $1 million to Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers to jump-start a renewable-energy program and technology office park nearby. Will it pay off?

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  • May 20, 2011
Green Shoots

A custom homebuilding firm has experienced some rapid growth, in spite of the economy. Can it keep it up?

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  • April 27, 2012
Easy Street

A down real estate market allowed a young Tampa entrepreneur's company to compete with larger firms.

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  • April 22, 2021
Real estate firm buys Amazon warehouse for $108.74 million

Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. deal for Dragstrip Logistics Center in Lakeland continues investor interest in both the Interstate 4 Corridor and Amazon-leased properties.

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  • December 21, 2021
Local organizations partner up to attract work talent to Sarasota County

Through the use of metrics, the new campaign will provide a platform to target specific markets.

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  • January 6, 2022
Developer makes Florida debut with luxury waterfront project

Project plans consist of 12 residences.

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  • November 6, 2020
Ultrafast Systems headquarters expansion

Firmo Construction added a second floor and an elevator to the Sarasota, Florida, headquarters of Ultrafast Systems.

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