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  • May 8, 2023
St. Petersburg-based financial services founder dies at 89

Bob Menke's 'entrepreneurial spirit and tenacious perseverance' led to the success of Bankers Financial Corp.

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  • November 24, 2006
Ka-boom

Fake grenades for real training could mean explosive business for Non Lethal Training Munitions.

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  • September 23, 2005
Calendar of Events

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  • March 26, 2004
Leading the Trend (Overview)

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  • July 8, 2005
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  • November 28, 2008
Small mART

The economy may be in recession, but Richard Sullivan still expects to see crowds at the art shows he organizes. One key to success: Tying each event with a nonprofit organization.

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  • December 4, 2008
Niche Player

The past year hasn't been great for many investment banks, but Skyway Capital Partners in Tampa has been steadily growing as a middle-market firm.

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  • December 19, 2008
Revolutionary Iron Man

Frank Masyada has developed atechnology to make metal stronger and it may revolutionize many products.

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  • January 23, 2009
Family Focus

Growing an organic clothing business organically takes the right combination of industry buzz and business savvy, two sisters are learning.

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  • November 14, 2003
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Former employee files claim against defunct Woodruff & Jeeves PAMurray Silverstein PA seeks fees from Perch Inc. Tew, Barnes files complaint against Manuel Elkind and E&L Realty Clearwater law firm files claim for fees

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  • July 15, 2004
Keeping the Coast Young (40 under 40)

Today, the Gulf Coast is bound once again to the vitality of youth, and not because retirees from New Jersey are still looking for Ponce de Leon's fountain. The young professional class is here, and it is here to stay.

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  • December 3, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Welcome back Economist speaks Florida: middle of the pack

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  • January 7, 2005
Community Leader Remembered

Stephen Garber, a GCBR columnist and business leader, leaves behind many friends.

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  • August 29, 2008
A Buying Binz

One of the last remaining pre-World War II commercial buildings in downtown Sarasota is up for sale.

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  • December 31, 2009
COVER UPDATE: Love on Display

Artist Leoma Lovegrove is always looking for new avenues to express herself. That's the genius behind her success.

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  • December 17, 2010
They're Back

An industry trampled by the recession has a fresh entry. The firm hopes experience will equate to excellence.

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  • June 11, 2010
Bayou bound

Rick Miller has been a fixture in the development business in Fort Myers since 1984, but these days he's more likely to be in Louisiana. When will the good times roll back to Florida?

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  • May 10, 2013
In a Venice minute

Entrepreneur Joe La Raviere deftly mixes commerce with entertainment. His constant challenge: Don't slow down.

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  • November 4, 2011
Fountain of Work

Entrepreneurial engineer Josh Evans gives prospective clients a heads up on future government regulations. It's paying off for his newly formed company.

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  • September 13, 2013
Condo recovery

Engineer Paul Benson started a construction firm at the bottom of the recession. Now he's riding into the recovery.

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