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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 25, 2020
Law firm grows, powers through pandemic

Despite the pandemic, one area law firm is expanding by bringing on new attorneys and adding a practice group.

  • Law
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 9, 2020
Service winner: Sports exec overcomes long odds to pull off premier event

Stacey Allaster, a St. Petersburg, Florida, resident and longtime tennis executive, in June became the first woman to be named tournament director of the U.S. Open in the prestigious event’s 140-year history.

  • Leadership
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 15, 2020
Brandy Wiesner, 33

St. Armands Circle Business Improvement District, operations manager

  • Class of 2020
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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • November 29, 2019
Buy-to-grow strategy boosts $60M business

Conditioned Air faces a core challenge in its quest to grow through acquisition: to choose wisely.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 20, 2019
Exit ramp: Firm succeeds by smoothing the sale process

Aberdeen Advisors, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based boutique mergers and acquisitions firm, has seen rapid growth as more companies take advantage of the bull market to sell or merge.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 27, 2019
Package deal: Strategic makeover, flavored with luck, boosts firm's fortunes

TeaZa Energy, based in Clearwater, Florida, had a successful 2019 thanks to a revamp of the look and messaging of its product.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 27, 2019
Area bank has big ambitions for expansion into new community

Crews Bank & Trust is planning a grand opening of its new branch in Sarasota on Jan. 2.

  • Finance
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  • By John Haughey |
  • December 27, 2019
Steelmaker readies itself for a big year

Nucor’s $240 million Frostproof micro-mill remains on target for a major accomplishment: it’s the largest- ingle capital investment in Polk County in a generation.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 10, 2020
Entrepreneur aces golf vacation of a lifetime

Michael Juceam didn’t take up golf seriously until his 50s. Now it’s his passion even on vacation — 4,200 miles from home.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 7, 2020
New brokerage president aims to sharpen firm's focus

Nancy Nagy's leadership mantra is to genuinely care, then ‘it’s pretty hard to fail.’

  • Leadership
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 28, 2020
Insurer makes bold moves to stay ahead of systemic change

AmeriLife, a health insurance, benefits and retirement planning firm based in Clearwater, has won major investment backing from Thomas H. Lee Partners, a private equity firm.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 24, 2020
Kast Construction forging a new path

Kast Construction is determined to go in new directions in the wake of its management buyout from former parent Kolter Group.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 30, 2020
Major retailer targets three-phased reopen plan

One of the region’s largest retailers prepares for reentry. ‘It was much easier to close stores than it has been to reopen them,’ new CEO says.

  • News
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 7, 2020
Back to Square Two

Steelbridge Capital partners start a new firm, Square2 Capital. But their real estate focus remains firmly in Florida.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 15, 2020
Real estate sector opens new portal for sales

Agents and brokers embrace a once-unthinkable reality: selling homes without an in-person showing.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 4, 2020
Hospital forges a way forward — in spite of coronavirus

Health care executive uses his leadership fundamentals — kindness, visibility and more — to overcome COVID-19 challenges.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 5, 2020
Ian Black goes old school

Ian Black Real Estate, in Sarasota, has found hiring seasoned professionals as agents provides it with a depth of experience for clients.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 30, 2020
Colleges grapple with enrollment, budget uncertainty

Pair of school administrators, after tough few months, gird for more stressful days ahead.

  • Education
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 3, 2019
Call center company commits to growth with new building plan

Wisconsin-based Alta Resources has morphed into a Southwest Florida hiring machine behind explosive growth in clients. Training to mirror Fortune 500 clients it serves is paramount.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 3, 2019
Jaxi Builders puts One, Allure sites in Fort Myers on the market

Jaxi Builders abandons plans for two ambitious condo projects in downtown Ft. Myers, One and Allure, and brings sites to market for $16.2 million

  • Commercial Real Estate
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