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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 20, 2021
Brewing company relies on out-of-the-box thinking for success

Jen Whyte used the pandemic to try new business practices

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2021
Entrepreneurs ditch the big city for a slower lifestyle

Pair of artistic-driven entrepreneurs has ditched the bright lights and the big city. Their new focus is on enhancing their careers in Southwest Florida.

  • Strategies
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 15, 2021
Local law firms get creative in recruitment

The current hiring environment for law firms, like in most industries, is complicated. A few firms have found new ways to move head, while keeping some features that work.

  • Law
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 25, 2020
Longtime hospitality exec-turned-entrepreneur adds another project to schedule

Keith Overton is at work on both Pioneering Resorts and OCC Road House & Museum.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 15, 2021
Medical firm takes curvy road to find right partner

Finding the right business partner can be daunting — and costly if it goes south. A $100 million company’s road to bliss started out with some bumps.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 29, 2021
Developer obtains $92M loan for 17-story residential building in region

BTI Partners funded construction of its Marina Pointe condo tower, in the Westshore Marina District, with equity until a loan was obtained last month.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 15, 2020
Fitness entrepreneur seeks certainty amid chaos

What's it like to open two niche gym locations in a pandemic? Stressful. 'If we have to close again it’s going to get really serious,' says the owner.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 6, 2019
Plan to expand area convention center aims to bring more visitors — and dollars — to town

A new Sheraton hotel will be built adjacent to the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • Travel-Tourism
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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 Mark Gordon |
  • May 3, 2019
Family ties strong as daughter moves to top of firm

With a bigger appetite for risk, Taylor Collins takes over a stalwart area insurance business her father, JIm Tollerton, founded.

  • Insurance
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 31, 2019
Chew on this: Duo creates healthy alternative to smokeless tobacco

TeaZa Energy founder Dr. Brent Agin and business partner Matt Morrow, based in Clearwater, Florida, have created a healthy alternative to smokeless tobacco.

  • Strategies
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 14, 2019
ConnexPay pioneers funds on the fly model for online travel agencies

Naples startup processes millions of dollars in transactions per day with a one-of-a-kind fintech model. Market education is the next hill to climb.

  • Finance
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 25, 2018
Extreme makeover for scenic hotel, beach bar

A Tampa Bay beachfront hotel property with a colorful history has changed hands. The new owners hope to change the target market, too.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 28, 2018
Entrepreneur sets physical therapy business apart by focusing on importance of team

Total Therapy Florida now has two locations — one in Osprey and one in Englewood.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 28, 2018
Prime the pump: Tech firm gears up for big 2019

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Intrinio co-founder and CEO Rachel Carpenter provides an update on the fintech startup's progress in 2018 and outlook for 2019.

  • Strategies
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 11, 2019
Fighting for life, not for points

Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association president Neil Kagan is a kung fu san soo master.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • August 30, 2019
Company primed for growth after overcoming early mistakes

Even with a big dose of early success, Jonathan Bucci has had to zigzag several times in pursuit of ambitious company growth goals.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • October 4, 2019
Cape crusade: City leaders advocating for redevelopment and new growth

Establishing a commercial hub within a city — and chasing people's entertainment dollars — requires both bold vision and patience.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 15, 2019
Seeing growth, construction firm puts more resources into Florida's west coast

Pompano Beach-based Current Builders has opened an office in St. Petersburg.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 17, 2018
What They're Saying: Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield Executive Director Bruce Erhardt's most recent report on Tampa's commercial real estate market contends the current growth cycle, at least for land, shows no signs of waning.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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