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  • October 10, 2014
Hat trick

Carlton Fields Jorden Burt is expanding to entertainment law. Its first test was the naming rights deal for the Tampa Bay Lightning's Amalie Arena.

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Commercial Real Estate: An 'amazing year'

Fueled by abundant capital and economic gains, commercial real estate of many kinds hit new highs along the Gulf Coast in 2015.

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Winn or lose

Winn-Dixie wants to sell more local fare. That means opportunities for hungry startups.

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Doing Moore

The sales team at a property management firm was stuck. Then they stopped talking.

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Virtual niche

Augmented reality company Marxent Labs has doubled every year for the last three years. In 2015, it expects to double again.

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Grand slam

ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini is a big believer in goals. Completing the grand slam of open-water swimming was just one goal on his list.

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  • January 23, 2015
Curing cancer

After 19 years of building up its biotechnology company to provide cancer therapies, Morphogenesis is on the verge of a big market entrance.

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  • January 23, 2015
What are your goals for 2015?

To achieve what you want this year, you need to not only make goals — you need to have a plan to pursue them.

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  • January 30, 2015
Brandstorm: The benefits of being responsible

Although 'Corporate Social Responsibility' may sound like something too abstract for small businesses to worry about, embracing its principles can boost your brand.

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  • March 27, 2015
Kahwa craze

Sarah and Raphael Perrier didn't start a coffee company with small in mind. From the start, they set their sights on taking over the market and competing with big players. Even the biggest one of all.

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  • April 3, 2015
Are you an authentic leader?

By examining your values and priorities, you can learn more about what drives you as a leader — and who's most likely to follow you.

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  • July 12, 2024
Economist: Fort Myers-Naples No. 3 nationally for office space use

The chief economist for commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield delivered an economic forecast for Southwest Florida, including trends in office space usage and home prices.

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  • January 10, 2025
Married Tampa execs take on a new challenge together every year

Jessica Muroff and Owen LaFave say dancing, hiking and running deepen bonds, build resiliency and teach how to fail forward.

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  • May 14, 2025
After nearly closing, Sarasota cheese shop raises capital to remain open

The owner of Artisan Cheese Company, facing closure due to a host of issues, finds salvation in an angel investor — and her customers.

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Ratings firm says regulators give pass to big banks with weak capital ratios

Weiss Ratings disputes the Federal Communications Commission's position on determining a bank's financial soundness.

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Want to help your business thrive? Quit resisting the change.

Change is inevitable in life and in business. Here's how to make it happen.

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  • May 16, 2024
Why 'having the difficult conversation' is an essential leadership tool

Avoiding conflict — both in family or corporate-run organizations — has both short- and long-term consequences.

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5 traits that make a great third-generation family business leader

From humility to a nice human touch, it pays off to start developing these traits early in your career.

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How and when to fire a family member from the family business

A tough but necessary decision is littered with minefields.

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