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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 7, 2021
Jeremy Shelby, 34

Elite Life Management, president

  • Class of 2021
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 7, 2021
David Crawford, 39

Catalist Realty, owner

  • Class of 2021
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 13, 2021
Residential Surge

Gulf Coast housing markets have stayed hot in 2021, but a lack of inventory threatens future gains, brokers say.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 29, 2021
Wash fulfillment: Disruptive firm aims to take competition to the cleaners

Hyper-focused on brand development and customer loyalty, Woodie’s Wash Shack is shaking up the car wash industry in Florida. A lot more expansion is on the way.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 30, 2021
Hunger game: Upstart pet food maker's appetite for growth is strong

Upstart specialty pet food maker Better Choice Co., based in Tampa, Florida, made big moves in 2021 as it looks to shake up a crowded marketplace.

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 6, 2020
Avoid pitfalls when handling new business ownership

New ownership of a business doesn't have to be plagued with problems.

  • Advice
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 8, 2020
'Tech geek' turned CRE broker

Camille Renshaw has parlayed an interest in technology into a commercial real estate business focused on net lease properties

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 19, 2017
The wisdom of Solomon

Ronto Group's opportunity-driven culture hinges on caution, market knowledge and customer trust.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 4, 2014
Reputation Redo

The Lani Kai Island Resort is the top party destination on Fort Myers Beach. Can it move upscale?

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 7, 2014
Back in action

The manufacturing industry in Florida struggled to climb out of the downturn. While challenges linger, a variety of companies have begun to capture more business.

  • Industries
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 30, 2015
The speakers

The Sport and Entertainment Management M.B.A. program at USF brought in four speakers for its second annual USF Sport & Entertainment lecture series earlier this month.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 30, 2025
Goodwill retail store to be built on Ruskin site that sold for $2.6M

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a downtown Sarasota building is up for sale, Pasco is getting a $200 million baked goods building, and a Fort Myers furniture store is listed.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 16, 2025
156-unit Bradenton workforce housing project moves ahead with $5.6M loan

Local employers will help pay for the $28.6 million project south of downtown Bradenton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 11, 2024
Construction CEO's hobby smoking meats becomes company asset

Cooking, grilling and smoking meats is more than dinner for Russell Budd. It has also become a part of the company culture.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • March 13, 2025
Report: Majority of Tampa Bay residents feel financially insecure

A recent study took the economic temperature of Tampa locals.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 19, 2025
Sarasota County eyes new legal records storage building

County Administrator Jonathan Lewis is tasked to enter into negotiations for a new facility to store and destroy courts record and legal documents.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • October 12, 2023
Buddy Hornbeck Jr., 35

An insurance executive uses the "bust your butt" mantra to build a successful career.

  • Class of 2023
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 12, 2023
Jonathan Russell, 38

A new Florida resident built a $30 million construction business in four years.

  • Class of 2023
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 12, 2023
Kendal Potesta, 37

A new chicken salad franchisee quickly earns companywide national recognition.

  • Class of 2023
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 6, 2025
New CEO to lead expansion of Sarasota health tech company

PaceMate has named a new leader as it plans for commercial expansion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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