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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 14, 2019
Prominent banker comes back for more

One of the state’s most well-known bankers reflects on a long career, citing a focus on the basics as a key to success. ‘I kept things light, kept things simple,’ Bill Klich says.

  • Finance
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 5, 2019
Entrepreneurs with big ambitions to rock frozen dessert world grow sorbet business

SorBabes began with sales at a single farmers market. Now it's sold in more than 6,000 stores.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 12, 2018
In Focus: Sarasota/Bradenton

The Sarasota and Bradenton area submarkets are performing well across the office, industrial and retail sectors, according to statistics compiled by research firm CoStar Group.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 25, 2018
Pete Petersen, 39

CEO and managing partner, Dealers United

  • Class of 2018
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 26, 2018
Wyatt Chocklett, 33

Chief operating officer, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

  • Class of 2018
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 30, 2018
Market Spotlight: Pinellas County Retail Market

The Pinellas County retail market is performing better than most retail submarkets throughout the region, with lower vacancy, a higher number of deliveries and more buildings under construction than in many areas.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 4, 2019
Conglomerate, with new CEO at helm, aims to continue success streak

Roper Technologies focuses on consistent execution of its strategy, says CEO Neil Hunn.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 29, 2019
Partner play: Developer works the system with its approach to deals

Christ United Methodist Church in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, has reached a preliminary agreement with the DeNunzio Group and the City of St. Petersburg that will see DeNunzio acquire, for $5.3 million, the church’s 0.65-acre parking lot, at the sou

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • April 5, 2019
As soccer continues its rise, area team aims to capitalize on boom

Florida Tropics SC, based in Lakeland, it continues to expand its brand.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 15, 2018
Community bank surges in revenues, profits and people

Community banks, payroll, employees, growth, First Home Bank, Seminole, Florida, mortgage loans, home loans, strategy

  • Finance
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • July 6, 2018
Brothers expand successful restaurant business

Independent restaurant company D&D Restaurants, even in a market dominated by national chains, finds ways to stand out.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • August 31, 2018
Citing a business need, college takes on its biggest academic investment

Lakeland’s Florida Southern College found a need in the medical and health care community for more physical therapists as baby boomers age, veterans need assistance and Florida sees an exponential growth in its population.

  • Health Care
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 7, 2018
After early hurdles, rockstar entrepreneur finds her way

Memberships — the recurring revenue stream that’s the lifeblood of her business model — have increased from 100 in 2016 to 315 today. Jenny Townsend expects to be around 400 members by the end of 2018, and plans to expand into more adult lessons later thi

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 23, 2018
Fifth-degree black belt offers tips for CEOs

Guillermo Gomez’s training center combines martial arts, yoga, meditation and more. He’s targets CEOs — aiming to boost leadership skills.

  • Leadership
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 28, 2016
Headwinds ahead?

Once the city's prime downtown hotel, the Sarasota Hyatt Regency faces increased competition and its own age.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 18, 2016
An 'unlocked gem'

Cortland Partners' plans could add nearly 600 new units to Bowery Bayside.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 3, 2017
Some runway left

Signs of a CRE bubble are emerging elsewhere. But Southwest Florida seems primed for future growth.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 18, 2017
Bright Lights

Area executive Fabio Zaniboni speaks four languages. He's also becoming fluent in the language of managing fast growth.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 15, 2017
Hitting Critical Mass

Gulf Coast apartment buyers find advantages in acquiring multiple properties.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 17, 2014
Thirst quencher

A doctor who helped launch what's now a multibillion-dollar sports drink industry long ago learned a key business lesson: Never underestimate how much education and training can help overcome challenges.

  • Strategies
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