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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 5, 2020
Manufacturers associations act fast to help members in new ways during pandemic

Area organizations have introduced job boards, webinars and ways to connect with manufacturers statewide.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 21, 2020
Clinical precision: Nonprofit executive confronts, overcomes stern leadership test

Yeagley became CEO of the St. Petersburg Free Clinic two weeks before the coronavirus pandemic would strain the nonprofit's resources to the breaking point.

  • Leadership
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 18, 2020
Economic rebound could veer to a "V" or conform to a "K"

Theory regarding how the U.S. economy will fare post-COVID-19 is gaining traction and has big implications for commercial real estate.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 15, 2020
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Al Purmort Insurance/Shepherd Insurance, executive insurance adviser

  • Class of 2020
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 15, 2020
Entrepreneur tackles pandemic — after beating cancer

When you’ve started your business in the recession, and are in remission from cancer, it can help put things in perspective.

  • Strategies
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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 Brian Hartz |
  • December 13, 2019
Entrepreneur offers a new take on a classic business accessory

Eric Polins, a managing partner at HCP Associates, a Tampa, Florida, marketing and communications firm, has earned a patent for his novel new briefcase design.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 14, 2019
Busy executive embraces complicated and sometimes dangerous sport

Kathryn Kelly has been spearfishing since she was a kid.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 17, 2020
From managing to selling

LandQwest Commercial Real Estate Service's Brett Low's career has had twists and turns, but he appears to have hit a stride with Southwest Florida land deals

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 17, 2020
Crown jewel: Marketing company shines in an age of disruption

Tampa video production company Diamond View has cultivated a roster of big-name clientele thanks to the way it uses emotion, inspiration and story to get viewers to respond to its ads.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 31, 2020
Jackpot: Builder scores with $750M casino project

Miami-based builder Suffolk-Yates LLC has completed its $750 million renovation and expansion of the Seminole Hard Rock Resort & Casino in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 20, 2020
Construction management firm harnesses virtual reality to troubleshoot problems

Sarasota-based Firmo Construction is helping clients anticipate and resolve problems prior to them happening on the construction site.

  • Construction-Development
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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 |
  • May 15, 2020
Market Spotlight: Tampa Bay Industrial

Region has benefitted from increased population and consumer shifts since 2015.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 17, 2020
Amid pandemic, banker reflects on experiences from years past, from hurricanes to real estate collapse

Kevin Hagan is the president of Englewood Bank & Trust and Crews Bank & Trust.

  • Finance
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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 Brian Hartz |
  • July 12, 2019
In the flow: Co-working firm aims high with new concept

Founder Phillippe Houdard explains the strategy behind Pipeline, the shared workspace concept he launched in Miami in 2012 that recently expanded to Tampa.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 19, 2019
In business sale, owner finds perfect match

An important lessons for any entrepreneur is to always have a clear and unbiased financial value of your company, no matter where you on the exit strategy path.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 10, 2022
Creative license: Insurtech startup brings fresh perspectives to market

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Kin Insurance is a lean, tech-driven industry disruptor. Throw some ‘Florida Man’ hijinks into the mix and anything’s possible.

  • Insurance
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