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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • December 29, 2017
Bling Bling

Carley Ochs's jewelry and lifestyle brand continues to shine, despite some potential setbacks.

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  • June 13, 2014
Protectors at the Gate

High-tech data security breaches are no longer a problem reserved for big businesses. Small and mid-size firms are also vulnerable. That creates a growth opportunity for one area firm.

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  • July 15, 2016
Pizza man

Dan Bavaro is a street-smart entrepreneur with an amateur boxer's toughness. His current fight is to seize growth at the right pace.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 30, 2016
Back home

Gregg Carlson took an unusual path to reach the corner office of a $20 million homebuilder.

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  • October 10, 2014
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  • June 19, 2015
Record setter

NorthStar Healthcare Income's $93 million senior housing purchase ranks as the top sale in Sarasota County's history.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 3, 2015
Beall's 100-year anniversary

Bradenton-based Beall's Inc., corporate parent of Beall's Department Stores and Beall's and Burke's Outlet Stores, turns 100 years old in 2015.The milestone has been marked with multiple celebrations and ceremonies.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 17, 2015
The return of spec

In a move not seen in years, a developer plans new offices in Naples — sans tenants.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 10, 2024
Tampa children's hospital receives $50 million donation

The donation from the Pagidipati family will go toward building a new St. Joseph's Children's Hospital building facility set to open in 2030.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 15, 2023
Eye care medical group sees bright future with HQ redesign

U.S. Eye fixed up the interior of its Manatee County headquarters with innovative design to bring employees together.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Sharon Hillstrom |
  • April 24, 2025
Bradenton Area EDC leader: Businesses, educators can create modern workforce

The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. seeks to close the gap between "what students are learning and what businesses need now and in the future."

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 10, 2025
Survey: Traffic delays come from (some) unexpected issues

A new survey from Tampa-based Mobilization Funding reveals a perception gap between the public and construction professionals, and highlights how payment timing turns short setbacks into long delays.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 5, 2025
Port Charlotte resort gets new name as $200M sale closes

The Sunseeker's new owners have ditched Charlotte Harbor in the name as part of a rebrand that includes adding a Hilton flag.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 20, 2023
Tampa fast-food chain has new owners in deal that cuts $225M of debt

Checkers' lenders are now the majority owners.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 12, 2023
Boutique hotel brand popular in LA to make Florida debut in Tampa

Palisociety and WS Development will make its first hotel foray into Florida with its Palihouse brand.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 13, 2023
Tampa Bay law firm picks new managing shareholder

Nelson T. Castellano is the firm's new managing shareholder, succeeding Marie Tomassi after her 10 years in the role.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 13, 2023
Florida's new insurance commissioner loses interim tag

The Financial Service’s Commission has approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' pick for Office of Insurance Regulation, Michael Yaworsky.

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  • April 21, 2023
Senior living complex expands with new building, units start at $1.17M

Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers was founded in 1968.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By TenantBase |
  • December 17, 2021
Businesses That Need Space Fast are Flocking to Florida. Here’s How to Find the Right Fit

Businesses That Need Space Fast are Flocking to Florida. Here’s How to Find the Right Fit

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  • June 6, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital names health care industry veteran as new CFO

Jeff Limbocker will succeed the retiring William Woeltjen as chief financial officer of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in October.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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