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  • January 6, 2011
Westman's Watch

A manufacturing novice grew up fast in 2010. More fast growth could be on the way.

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  • January 14, 2011
Link Up

Facebook and Twitter grab the social media headlines. But an entrepreneur in the recession trenches contends there's a better outlet for executives.

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  • December 3, 2010
Reversed Course

A Gulf Coast ad firm discovered a partnership with a larger firm wasn't as stellar as it hoped. It has found new life in being independent, again.

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  • July 30, 2010
July 30: TIBB, BBGI, NGNM

TIB Financial takes hit; Beasley Broadcast ups profits; NeoGenomics reinvests.

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  • May 3, 2010
Facebook from novelty to necessity

How would you like to advertise your product or service in a place where people spend a lot of time and, better yet, don't mind being pitched?

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  • July 1, 2010
Paying Forward

40 UNDER 40 WINNER: Dave Harper, 39, Tampa

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  • July 1, 2010
Stepping Up

40 UNDER 40 WINNER: Andrew Wright, 29, Tampa

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  • May 29, 2013
Found the rum - and it's on Siesta Key

It sounds like a dream job, but making rum isn't all lying on the beach and sampling the product.

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  • December 21, 2012
Radical Rod

Window company CEO Rod Hershberger considers his passion for surfing an addiction. But the obsession has some work-related benefits.

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  • March 1, 2013
Tax Cut

Lee County commissioners consider suspending taxes on new construction for two years. Business is watching closely.

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  • April 19, 2013
The dock masters

Vin and Jonathan DePasquale manage two restaurants in Naples that have served customers for decades. The plan is to keep doing that for many more years.

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  • October 7, 2011
Law & Order

Rob Dinan thought being a police officer was the most adrenaline-filled experience he would ever have. Now he's back for more, only this time he's an entrepreneur.

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  • October 14, 2011
Big Red

When Al Carlson and other Sun Hydraulics executives sought engineers for their new China office, they refused to compromise on five qualifications.

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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 15, 2012
Smooth Moves

A recession might not be the best time to open two smoothie stores. But one entrepreneurial couple has defied the economy.

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  • June 22, 2012
Willis A. Smith Construction Inc.: 40 years

Willis A. Smith Construction's strategic shift in 2002 helped it respond to the recent recession's construction collapse.

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  • December 23, 2011
Critical Times

Robert Meade is the CEO of Doctors Hospital in Sarasota.

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  • January 1, 2012
River of Progress

The reshaping of downtown Bradenton has been a long time coming, and 2012 could be a breakout year.

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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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  • August 5, 2021
Athletic gear company makes waves in Olympics with new product

The X1-PRO has been used by over half of the American olympic swimming team.

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