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  • July 2, 2004
Building Foundations (Tampa edition)

Hillsborough Bar honors Marian McCulloch for her work as association president.

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  • December 31, 2009
COVER UPDATE: More, Please

Steve Martin's chain of seven Tex-Mex restaurants on the Gulf Coast defied the recession in 2009. He is aiming for more of the same in 2010.

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  • July 23, 2010
Find Good Humans

Even human-resources companies can thrive in a downturn. Global HR Research has found a niche by bundling services for mid-sized companies.

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  • August 5, 2010
Aug. 5: PGTI, TE, GNA

PGT sees first sales growth since '06; TECO gains customers; Gerdau profits.

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  • July 1, 2010
Paying Forward

40 UNDER 40 WINNER: Dave Harper, 39, Tampa

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  • May 3, 2013
Innovation Seekers

The business of pharmaceutical research for the consumer market can be costly, and will test even the most patient entrepreneur. Two local physicians remain undaunted.

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  • March 11, 2011
Risky Eats

Three cousins are determined to save a cursed restaurant location. They've invested more than $500,000 to support the gamble.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 18, 2011
Hit the gas

Spending is back. A new Porsche dealership in Fort Myers reflects increasing consumer and investor confidence.

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  • June 7, 2013
Bold brokers

Scott Dobbins, who played college football with Mike Alstott, brings a go-get-'em gridiron mentality to business. His approach has led to a bolt of growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 28, 2011
Sky High

The recession has forced many out of their comfort zones. Two local businessmen will attempt to take that philosophy to new heights.

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  • February 22, 2013
Tampa to Marco

Naples-based Premier Sotheby's International Realty, fresh off a banner year in 2012, moves into South Tampa's luxury market with its first office there.

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  • June 3, 2011
Sunset Story

A diversified economy is a prized trophy. One Gulf Coast county believes it's on the right path, with wisdom its guide.

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  • August 9, 2013
Wok this way

A new entry in the hot U.S. fast-casual restaurant segment aims to leverage its global experience to find success. 'We want to elevate Chinese food,' says an executive.

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  • June 1, 2012
Farming for New Business

Economic turmoil forces people to become entrepreneurial. Economic growth will be powered by new entrepreneurs born in incubators.

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  • July 31, 2012
Batter up!

When collegiate sports announced a new standard for aluminum baseball bats, a major league pitcher and his sister stepped up to the plate.

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  • November 18, 2011
House of Pain

The death of a beloved parent, and mentor, could cripple a small business owner. But tech entrepreneur Kathy Durfee found a way to battle back to success.

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  • November 18, 2011
Reality Bites

Technology that allows users to transform themselves to another place often has a high cool quotient. An entrepreneur aims to turn the buzz into sales.

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  • January 1, 2012
Organic Growth

Executives at a Sarasota-based natural and specialty foods chain say they will be ready if competition escalates in 2012.

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  • July 19, 2021
Area community ranks No. 1 in U.S. for home sales through June

Lakewood Ranch residential transactions are up 83% from the same time in 2020, survey of master-planned communities finds

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  • September 2, 2021
How to hire a nonprofit CEO in a pandemic

An integral part of the process, says one expert, is to ‘make sure potential candidates can hear the heart of your organization.’

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