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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • January 7, 2011
Not Retiring

Tom James stepped back from his CEO role at Raymond James last spring, but he hasn't slowed down much. The executive chairman is staying as busy as ever in the community.

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  • May 21, 2010
Vine Ripened

One Gulf Coast marketing and branding firm took a tough stance against the downturn. The results have been a 69% growth in annual revenues.

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Gulf Coast Week: Aug. 6 - Aug. 12

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Gulf Coast Week: April 23 - April 29

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Gulf Coast Week: April 30 - May 6

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Corporate Report: May 10

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • March 8, 2013
Slow-brewed Success

Brewers Andy Pickerell and Jim Helmke manage growth at Yuengling's Tampa plant, which is building a new brewhouse that will double its capacity.

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  • September 16, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Sept. 16

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  • July 1, 2011
Government Digest: July 1

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • May 27, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: May 27

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  • February 10, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Feb. 11 - Feb. 17

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  • December 2, 2011
The Irony of Achievement

High achievers often undermine their leadership by being stubborn and afraid to show their limitations.

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  • December 23, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Dec. 23

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Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp., director of global business development

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  • July 12, 2019
Brain study thinks ahead for new lab space

The study, the Brain Health Initiative at Lakewood Ranch, will open the Brain Health Innovation Lab at the Collaboration Opportunities for Research and Exploration project in east Manatee County

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  • September 20, 2019
What They're Saying: CBRE Group

Technology-related jobs have posted significant growth in the Tampa area over the past few years as the area emerges a hub for the sector.

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  • July 13, 2018
Q&A: Greg Reidy, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Florida

Greg Reidy is the new CEO of UnitedHealthcare Florida, based in Tampa, and he sat down for a wide-ranging interview about the industry, the company and his career.

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  • August 3, 2018
Entrepreneur finds new life in handbag manufacturing startup

Former Philadelphia interior designer Gretchen Bauer recently embarked on an unusual mission: to manufacture high-end handbags. She's running the startup business in Sarasota.

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  • November 18, 2016
Home run

A Sarasota firm recently more than doubled its money with a Tampa office project. Not bad for less than three years of ownership.

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  • April 25, 2014
Teeth Trend

Physicians must hone their business skills to thrive in the new health care landscape. One doctor/entrepreneur, with an investment that exceeds $500,000, drills ahead of the pack.

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