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  • By Ted Carter |
  • July 6, 2018
Brothers expand successful restaurant business

Independent restaurant company D&D Restaurants, even in a market dominated by national chains, finds ways to stand out.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 7, 2018
After early hurdles, rockstar entrepreneur finds her way

Memberships — the recurring revenue stream that’s the lifeblood of her business model — have increased from 100 in 2016 to 315 today. Jenny Townsend expects to be around 400 members by the end of 2018, and plans to expand into more adult lessons later thi

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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • December 2, 2016
Hard work

Former small town mayor Javier Marin brings passion and patience to his new Polk County job.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 8, 2017
Independence Days

Tampa's Coppertail Brewing Co. readies for major growth, while avoiding the industrywide rush to find equity partners.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 18, 2017
Bright Lights

Area executive Fabio Zaniboni speaks four languages. He's also becoming fluent in the language of managing fast growth.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 12, 2018
Commercial Real Estate - Q&A

Ian Black, founder and CEO, Ian Black Real Estate Sarasota

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 1, 2014
Icon Chasers

A trio of successful sports business leaders takes a shot at a new event, where the spotlight will be bright. Their process could be a blueprint for how executives overcome logistics hurdles.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • August 8, 2014
Big Jump

David Jolly never pictured himself running for Congress, but felt called to do so when his predecessor passed.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • August 15, 2014
Follow Your Passion

John Yodzis never felt pressured to be part of the family business. But just like his dad, he realized it was the right spot for him.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 17, 2014
Thirst quencher

A doctor who helped launch what's now a multibillion-dollar sports drink industry long ago learned a key business lesson: Never underestimate how much education and training can help overcome challenges.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 27, 2016
Everyone loses with overtime rules

Agonizing over the new overtime regulations ...

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • September 26, 2014
Insightful outcomes

Tampa's 25-year-old transportation planning firm Tindale Oliver is rebranding itself to promote its services for the public sector.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 7, 2014
Tech space

The Tampa Innovation Center made its first step in moving its facilities to downtown St. Petersburg. It hopes to find more entrepreneurs, investors and mentors there.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 4, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Nancy Surak | Broker, Tampa

When she was little, Nancy Surak played with Barbie dolls in her backyard the way many girls do.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 11, 2015
Tenant optional

Increased demand from distributors and e-commerce purveyors is fueling interest in speculative industrial development in the I-4 corridor.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 8, 2016
Run, Mary, run

A successful sales executive shed her self-imposed 'terrible athlete' nickname. Now she runs 50 miles a week.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 12, 2024
Report: Tampa Bay wages 15.6% under US average

A pair of new reports analyzing Tampa Bay finds that while people love to move here, the influx of people has exacerbated traffic and affordability issues.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 28, 2022
Documents reveal details of speedy $4.6B deal for tech company

KnowBe4, one of the biggest names in Tampa Bay’s hyper-growth cybersecurity industry, has agreed to be acquired by a Texas private equity firm.

  • Technology
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 21, 2023
Clearwater private flight company soars as clients seek comfort in clouds

A nonstop demand for white-glove private air service that began during the pandemic pushes a nimble and opportunistic company to new heights.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 19, 2023
$6B development, 'more mature market' makes this Rays deal different

The Tampa Bay Rays' new $1.3 billion ballpark still needs to win city and county approval, which officials are comfortable they'll get.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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