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  • May 9, 2008
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Talk of the Town

Julia Gorzka, a former search company executive and real estate salesperson, is making a name for herself as the queen of social media for Tampa.

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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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  • 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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  • 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.

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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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  • 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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  • November 9, 2012
Hispanic Interest

Interest in Hispanic business is growing, as evidenced by the growth of two Gulf Coast organizations.

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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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  • November 9, 2020
Construction to begin on first community in master-planned development

Aqua One Builders recently closed a $12 million builder line of credit to help finance the construction of homes in Bradenton’s Aqua by the Bay development.

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  • December 6, 2019
Dining delivery: Urban Brew & BBQ, St. Petersburg

Andy Salyards refuses to sacrifice in-house customers for those at home waiting for delivery.

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  • April 9, 2020
CEO ousted for policy violation, employee relationship

Tricia Fulton joined Helios in March 1997.

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  • May 26, 2020
Hurts so bad: How will Hertz bankruptcy impact region?

Questions linger after bankruptcy filing.

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  • June 14, 2019
Award recognizes company's sustainability efforts

Sarasota-based Children’s World took home a Sustany Foundation award for retail businesses.

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  • March 15, 2019
Business community rallies around laid-off colleagues with job fair

When Tampa, Florida-based Laser Spine Institute abruptly went out of business March 1, former employee Adam Brown organized a job fair for his recently laid off ex-colleagues.

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Transactions April 5-11

Tampa multifamily sale for $51.52 million leads the way in transactions.

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  • December 30, 2016
Open airways

A niche health care college considers expanding its offerings.

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