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  • July 4, 2014
Patient Money

After a decade of effort, Rich Galvano is about to see his Fort Myers commercial development project come to fruition.

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  • July 18, 2014
Bust Through

It's been four years since a global energy powerhouse bought a $200 million Gulf Coast business with a national presence in home services. The new owners are poised for a breakout.

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Run with it

An insurance executive ditched the slacks and button-down for a day in Spain with the world-famous bulls. It was the rush of a lifetime.

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Travel school

Annalisa Xioutas and her 10-year-old daughter, Eva, travel on business together. Corporate hotels today are more accommodating to busy executives traveling with children.

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On the rise

A national boom in cases of businesses allegedly defrauding government offices is in full blast, and the Gulf Coast leads the way. Do all the cases have merit?

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  • June 10, 2016
Give it sizzle

Shelly Stayer created an electric grill specifically designed to cook bratwurst. The small appliance could boost sausage sales.

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  • June 10, 2016
Money makers

Selling the services of finding money isn't always as easy it sounds.Tami Wankoff makes it work.

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  • February 12, 2016
Always on

The search for employees at one security firm is in constant motion.

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  • February 19, 2016
Beat this

A high-end real estate agent with a booming career didn't let some dreaded health news wreck her plans.

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  • November 21, 2014
Pleasing the pooch

Dan thinks of his dog as his child, and believes she should be treated as such. He's launched a membership-based dog spa for people who think the same.

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  • November 28, 2014
Executives: Be the brand at your firm

CEOs should do more than set the vision for their companies. They should live the brand every day.

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  • June 12, 2015
MY VIEW | 'Patent Death Squad'

A stifling federal bill will be a “blow to patent owners and independent inventors” if it passes, agues a Tampa attorney.

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  • October 16, 2015
Gaining an edge

As office vacancy shrinks regionwide, landlords are undertaking improvements to keep or add tenants.

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  • January 8, 2016
Up the river

Architect Jason Jensen's passion for rafting runs deep.

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  • July 24, 2015
Corporate report

Paramedics Plus promotes two execs; Paramedics Plus promotes two execs; Wesco Turf wins industry excellence award; Tampa's No Mo Nausea wins Venture Hive pitch; NetDirector provides services to mortgage firm; Walter Investment Management approves poison pill

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Ten ways to get the most out of business networking

Networking can be fun and fruitful — just make sure you're taking the right approach to do it effectively.

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  • September 4, 2015
Is it time to refresh your strategy?

Brand messages aren't the only things that get stale. Here are five signs it's a good time to give your brand strategy a facelift.

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  • September 11, 2015
Reading from the same sheet

Jill Creager developed software for the family offices of high-net-worth individuals like Outback Steakhouse founder Chris Sullivan. That created a sound opportunity.

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  • September 18, 2015
Bigger = Better

Consolidation will help Cushman & Wakefield and DTZ fill in the gaps of its real estate services.

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  • December 19, 2014
Lend an ear

Geoffrey Frazier has spent a decade on the board of one nonprofit organization. His passion is personal, with a pro-business approach.

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