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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 23, 2021
Problem solver: Tech entrepreneur excels through adaptation

For The Mad Botter, a company that relies heavily on in-person trade shows to sell its unique products and services, 2020-21 could have been disastrous. But true to form, it evolved on the fly.

  • Technology
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 15, 2020
Lindsey Epting, 36

Al Purmort Insurance/Shepherd Insurance, executive insurance adviser

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 6, 2019
Seeing Red

Red Rock Developments of South Carolina is bringing its experience developing industrial spec projects in Atlanta and elsewhere to the Interstate 4 corridor, with a project in Plant City.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 2, 2020
Crisis relief is tantalizing, but patience, paperwork, will be key

Bankers, attorneys agree: having an up-to-date financial house will be a big asset in receiving federal funds.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 3, 2020
Chain reaction: Restaurant’s coronavirus troubles shared by vendors

Sarasota-Bradenton hospitality mainstay navigates crisis on many fronts.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 7, 2019
What They're Saying: LSI Cos.

Commercial real estate brokerage firm LSI Cos. says in its first quarter 2019 Market Trends report that it believes Southwest Florida will continue to benefit from in-migration and tourist travel to the area.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 15, 2019
Seeing growth, construction firm puts more resources into Florida's west coast

Pompano Beach-based Current Builders has opened an office in St. Petersburg.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 13, 2018
Dentist takes big bite into technology to grow practice

Dr. Matthew Peterson has opted to use technology as a differentiator. Over the past several years, he’s invested about $500,000 in cutting-edge equipment for his practice, Digital Dentistry of Sarasota.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 1, 2017
Doubling down

Publix Super Markets has bought dozens of its stores in recent years, while looking for 'the next big thing.'

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 21, 2017
Towering Figure

100 North Tampa turns 25 years old this month, but it still looks like one of Tampa's freshest office offerings.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 10, 2025
SWFL nonprofit exec takes center stage with dramatic side gig

Horizon Foundation Executive Director Bill Johnson's advice for people who try acting is wise counsel for anyone, in any endeavor. "Anything is possible," he says. "If you don’t try it, you’ll never know."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 15, 2025
Noted Manatee waterfront restaurant unveils $1M in renovations

Sandbar, an Anna Maria Island mainstay, has a refreshed look after the fall hurricanes and an acquisition by St. Petersburg restaurant company Beachside Hospitality Group.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • October 9, 2025
April Miller, 36

40 Under 40 winner April Miller is vice president and treasury services manager at BayFirst National Bank.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 9, 2025
Chris Chatterton, 38

40 Under 40 winner Chris Chatterton is president of Bay Food Brokerage.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • December 10, 2010
'Ideas Factory'

Gov.-elect Scott's economic advisory council, made up of Florida and out-of-state budget experts, comes with impressive credentials and lots of ideas they're happy to share with the new administration.

  • Florida
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2011
Forecast 2012: Tampa Bay

Members of the Tampa Bay business community comment on next year's outlook.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

LifeLink Foundation Inc. develops Crosstown officesExcelsior LaSalle fund buys Lutz apartmentSterling University Housing redevelops University PointeIHOP franchise holderconverts Venice DurangoRe/Max Alliance Group named state's topNY message therapistbuys small Cortez centerFort Myers fund buys Coral Lakes homesDeveloper Deltona Corp.buys 112 Cape Coral lotsJohn Bowman Inc. buys flex building

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 8, 2021
One-time CFO uses seashells to dip into her creative side

Ginny Dickinson’s massive collection of beach pieces has led to a new passion: making statues.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • December 2, 2016
Hard work

Former small town mayor Javier Marin brings passion and patience to his new Polk County job.

  • Florida
  • By Denise Federer |
  • February 10, 2026
Family wealth transfer: More at stake than money

The emotional considerations of leaving your wealth to the next generation in a family business can be an obstacle to a smooth transition.

  • Advice
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