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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 27, 2009
Tenants Rule

It's no secret that tenants are in control of the commercial real estate market as landlords concede lower rents in the face of rising vacancies. Some say landlords may regain some ground next year. Others aren't so sure.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 5, 2010
Marco's Moment

The national political light shines on the Sunshine State yet again in a pivotal national race. One candidate, Marco Rubio, hopes it stays on until November.

  • Florida
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • June 4, 2010
The Big Deal

The state's gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe promises revenue, economic growth and jobs, but Gulf Coast racetrack operators see tough times ahead.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jay Brady |
  • April 15, 2010
Battle lines drawn

The battle between insurance companies remaining solvent, consumers having access to homeowners insurance and election-year politics continue to muddle efforts to fix Florida's insurance imbroglio.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 14, 2013
Art of deal

Tampa investor and entrepreneur Bob Gries scored a $75 million payday recently on one transaction. His mission, though, remains the same: To swell the portfolios of his eclectic client list.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • February 18, 2011
Power Player

John Ramil stays plenty busy these days in leadership positions with TECO Energy and the University of South Florida. He has never avoided challenges, which has led him to where he is today.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 26, 2021
Manufacturer moves into bigger, better space

Moving manufacturing plants, even a small distance, could be a big hassle. At Harmar it helps when employees have an all-in spirit.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Elizabeth Djinis |
  • February 26, 2021
Car wash family rolls into new venture

With more than 50 years in the business, the Andersons have learned some industry secrets.

  • Strategies
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 10, 2021
Small influence, big impact

A marketing trend that doesn't cost a fortune but offers some big return possibilities is growing in prominence

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 2, 2021
Taste test: Food company faces new challenges in market it helped define

Tampa, Florida-based FitLife Foods faces a competitive landscape reshaped by the pandemic and a proliferation of meal-delivery services.

  • Strategies
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 16, 2019
Bolder shoulder: Prosthetic device fuels big growth for medical tech startup

Dr. Steven Goldberg, founder of Naples-based Catalyst OrthoScience, has developed a new prosthetic device that can vastly improve shoulder reconstruction surgeries.

  • Health Care
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 4, 2019
Restaurant executive takes detail-oriented, ignore-the-obstacles approach to new venture

Brad Blum has been at the helm of big brands, including Olive Garden, Burger King and Romano's Macaroni Grill.

  • Leadership
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 15, 2019
Southwest Florida college working to bridge the skills gap

Hodges University is developing something any employer should covet: A program that teaches foundational — and soft — skills to a variety of employees.

  • Education
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 5, 2019
Smaller stadiums aim to host more non-sporting events

The hyper-competitive race to win entertainment customers in Florida has a few new players: small-scale stadiums.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 10, 2018
Casto Southeast Realty Services in a sweet spot with plethora of projects

Casto Southeast Realty Services has differentiated itself through mixed-use commercial real estate projects that require expertise in places like Tampa, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Daytona, Clemson, South Carolina and Raleigh, North Carolina

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Jennifer Fowler-Hermes |
  • October 13, 2017
Protecting Your Valuable Business Information and Relationships

The loss of corporate data can be devastating. We also know that when a former employee or former business owner solicits business contacts or employees, the results can be equally damaging.

  • Williams Parker
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 12, 2014
A large interest

Businesses in any industry constantly seek new revenue sources. The concept has a thundering immediacy in banking.

  • Finance
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 14, 2014
Working through the wait

While Interim U.S. Attorney Lee Bentley awaits a possible permanent appointment to the post, operating with limited resources spread across five offices gives him plenty to stay busy with during the wait.

  • Strategies
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 16, 2024
How to stop hurricanes

Research has demonstrated that turbine-driven wind farms in the gulf and ocean can produce energy and dramatically reduce hurricane damage.

  • Opinion
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 17, 2025
Revised Sarasota bayfront arts center complex cost estimate: $407M

Instead of four structures, the architect for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center has scaled plans back to two buildings with an option for a future second, smaller theater.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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