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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 30, 2012
Loose lips sink ships

Yacht broker Marc Harris has launched a security division, but discretion means it's hard to tell people about it.

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  • August 24, 2012
The Right Mix

Alliance Financial Group is expanding throughout the state, boosted by strong growth in its home market of Fort Myers.

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  • September 12, 2012
Planting Roots

Russ Ringland is a commercial and residential builder in Lee County, but he's best known for planting more than 7,000 trees in Cape Coral. His goal: Plant 20,000 trees.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 13, 2012
Local Flag

The importance of affiliating with a national commercial real estate brokerage company is fading, as real estate remains a local business.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 3, 2012
Get out of Dodge

The loss of a longtime trusted brand doesn't have to turn into a death sentence for a business. An unlikely test case — a car dealership — aims to prove the theory.

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  • December 23, 2011
Making a Comeback

Rodney Hershberger is CEO of PGT Industries Inc. in North Venice.

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  • July 20, 2021
Theatre promotes two officials, including one to COO

Gulfshore Playhouse also nears a significant fundraising milestone for its redevelopment project.

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  • August 27, 2021
Health care merger brings new senior level positions

Empath Health has filled four of the five senior level positions.

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  • February 25, 2021
Prominent hospice denies allegations it received $8.3 million in improper payments

The audit process included reviewing a random sample of 100 claims.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 5, 2021
Oak Street funds target Walgreens

Chicago private equity firm Oak Street Real Estate Capital's move to buy Walgreens' stores comes as net-leased properties have gained in popularity.

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  • April 14, 2021
Home Builders Institute buys related trade group

Deal for Future Builders of America provides an opportunity for nationwide expansion, Home Builders Institute says.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 31, 2021
Year ends with a flurry of deals, including $85M hotel sale

The last two weeks of 2021 brought several major closings across the region

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  • October 22, 2020
Prominent real estate agency names new chief marketing officer

Randall Graham has more than 25 years of traditional and digital real estate marketing experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Stephen W. Hall, CEBS CPBS, CSFS, CHRP Market President of Alltrust Insurance |
  • November 23, 2020
5 Things You Need To Know About Mindfulness

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  • December 16, 2020
Trained architect uses knowledge of structures to make gingerbread creations

This year, Jonathan Moore built a gingerbread Tampa Museum of Art.

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  • February 1, 2021
Acquisitions of three diverse firms put spot spotlight on region

Trio of deals help show how region's economy has succeeded in industry diversification.

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  • July 9, 2020
Hospital focuses on its north star in troubled times

Northside Hospital CEO Valerie Powell-Stafford says this a time for her hospital to shine.

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  • August 14, 2020
Tampa is Florida's top tech market

Tampa is Florida's top tech market, according to annual CBRE report that says the city now has more than 50,000 tech-related jobs.

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  • September 14, 2020
While PPP loans grab dollars, small business loans suffer

Several reports show banks are doing less loans outside of the federal relief program.

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  • December 6, 2019
Dining delivery: Il Ritorno, St. Petersburg

With high fees and low quality control, David Benstock passes on meal delivery.

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