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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 11, 2019
Top fundraiser writes his way to new passion

A well-known institutional fundraiser in the Tampa region, Joel Momberg, 69, recently led the billion-dollar USF Unstoppable Campaign. He’s also one of the original founders of Taste of Pinellas and the Children's Miracle Network Telethon. Prior to USF,

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 12, 2019
Disruptive doctors: Health care provider blazes a new path

ChenMed, a Miami, Florida-based company, is disrupting health care as we know it — and it sees Tampa Bay as the ideal market for its rapidly growing brand.

  • Health Care
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 6, 2018
Minor miracle: Market-savvy boys of summer hit business homers

Minor League Baseball, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, has seen big increases in attendance and merchandise sales over the past few years.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 18, 2017
Bolt and Jolt

SeaBreeze Electric isn't afraid to plug into growth opportunities — a nimble mindset that has led to rapid expansion.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 24, 2017
Calm Waters

The Tampa area's residential market shows no signs of dramatic slowing in the year ahead, data show.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 5, 2018
'More of the Same'

Heightened demand across sectors, employment growth and continued population influx bode well for the area's CRE market in 2018.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 9, 2018
Get the most out of a trade show

How to be prepared when it's time to showoff.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 11, 2013
Global Trust

In just two years, Akerman Senterfitt's office in Naples has earned a reputation for its international trust and estate-planning work on behalf of ultra-wealthy people.

  • Law
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 14, 2014
A perfect game

Patrick Ciniello, president of bowling-equipment giant QubicaAMF, plans to build a new generation of bowling centers in Fort Myers as a showcase for his company's newest equipment. Customers from around the world will come visit.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 14, 2014
Cup o' Joe

Joe Genovese, fresh off a decade at Starbucks, will now lead franchise development at First Watch. His priority: Balance bold growth goals with patience.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 28, 2014
Eyes on Estero

With the announcement of Hertz relocating its national headquarters to Estero, the area in south Lee County has gone from unknown territory to the next hotbed of development.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 26, 2016
A moving tale

During a two-year search, Coast to Coast Moving & Storage had three deals fall apart before finding the right fit for its headquarters.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 21, 2016
'Push yourself'

A construction firm born in the downturn has accomplished a unique feat: supersized annual revenue growth while remaining picky in choosing its clients and work.

  • Strategies
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 27, 2016
Front and center

The race for the best, hippest and most funky-cool office space in the region has a possible winner in a global hospitality company. Rock walls and swings are just the beginning.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 24, 2015
Nothing small about it

A federal Small Business Administration loan, for years an afterthought for a new or expanding business, has grown up. Now some banks are fighting for more.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 20, 2024
$25M Sarasota-UTC area furniture store to go big and green

City Furniture will open a 120,000-square-foot showroom in UTC's East District by summer 2025.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan |
  • May 22, 2025
Lead like it's safe to speak: The real power of psychological safety

When the world outside feels chaotic, it’s tempting to double down on control. Fight that urge.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 26, 2023
Sarasota architecture firm continues to build on St. Pete expansion

Sweet Sparkman has made some strategic moves that build on its past successes.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 12, 2023
Ben Wagner, 39

An accountant-turned-entrepreneur leans on his mentor for advice, such as how to "fail forward."

  • Class of 2023
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 16, 2025
Top Southeast official for SBA reflects on growing up in Sarasota

Tyler Teresa, who grew up in Sarasota and whose family owns a business there, is the Southeast regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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