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  • June 14, 2013
Rising tide

Profits at banks based on the Gulf Coast continue to rise as the economy improves.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Comeback

Luxury is no longer a dirty word, says the new boss of one of the Gulf Coast's grandest hotels. He's out to prove his theory — fast.

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Ready for Takeoff

Pair of airports fuel up for a fast-coming surge in passenger traffic, with some $25 million in new projects.

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  • July 29, 2021
Company offers smart home technology in residential building

Tampa's iApartments, armed with at least a $10 million investment, seeks to capture a niche in the smart home market by specializing in multifamily buildings.

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Q & A with John Power

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Feld Entertainment finds it way back to the stage

Using lessons from sports leagues and an epidemiologist, Feld Entertainment aims to get back to its core business: live shows.

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Prominent banker completes run for milestone birthday

Charles Idelson ran the New York City Marathon in honor of his 70th birthday.

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Chef critically injured in garage accident continues recovery

Brian Roland has been in a hospital since Dec. 4

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Humble teacher: Exec leads by listening

Shelley Broader, president and CEO of Fort Myers-based retailer Chico’s FAS Inc., says business leaders should raise their emotional intelligence levels.

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  • February 8, 2019
How to manage multiple generations in the workplace

Managing people from different generations in the same workplace isn't easy. Some of the keys to successful navigation of these generations — baby boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z — include management 101 staples, like transparency, com

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Commercial real estate investor finds niche in area retail centers

The hunt for more commercial real estate investments that fit the bill for Lita Sciturro-Smith is on.

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At the CORE

Lakewood Ranch life sciences park is gelling with a trio of new projects.

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Risk Analysis

Commodore Realty believes that despite the growth in online retail, its portfolio of properties can weather the e-commerce storm.

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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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A changed landscape

Starwood Land Ventures and Vanguard Land shift their business plans in response to market conditions.

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Relationship driven

Hembree & Associates has leveraged community ties to expand its Sarasota-based commercial real estate services firm.

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Family values

Punit Shah continues his father's legacy, turning average hotels into profit centers.

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Chain reaction

Wawa spares no detail when it comes to designing its convenience stores. This helps explain why it has developed a cult-like following of raving fans.

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  • June 18, 2024
Lee County School District makes hard advances in soft skills program

A new program from The School District of Lee County helps local residents brush up on all-important soft skills.

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When work friends become bosses: Strategies to handle the transition

Relationships at work can and will change but one thing should remain the same: lines of communication should remain open.

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