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  • March 24, 2023
$200 million Sarasota bayfront park names new CEO

The nonprofit had been relying on volunteer leadership.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 1, 2021
Economic Forecast: Broker sees office, industrial opportunities ahead in commercial real estate

The pandemic has encouraged work-from-home situations that have led some companies to downsize spaces, but Susan Goldstein says offices will continue to be important for company culture and creativity.

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  • September 15, 2006
Jaza Delivery

An important sales meeting for a startup coffee business has led to other opportunities.Perseverance and confidence are essential.

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  • September 22, 2006
New regulations could hurt banks

Gulf Coast community bankers protest federal regulators' proposal to limit commercial real estate loans.

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  • January 9, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Contested race for Florida Bar Board of GovernorsStetson narrows search for dean to threeAttorney General Crist gives to Elder Law CenterStetson's new Tampa campus set to open

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  • April 5, 2013
'Capital to Grow'

The capital-raising market for community banks isn't totally dry. One local banker, with $250,000 of his own money, leads the way.

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  • February 3, 2012
Get out of Dodge

The loss of a longtime trusted brand doesn't have to turn into a death sentence for a business. An unlikely test case — a car dealership — aims to prove the theory.

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  • July 20, 2021
Theatre promotes two officials, including one to COO

Gulfshore Playhouse also nears a significant fundraising milestone for its redevelopment project.

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  • December 3, 2021
YouTube competitor to go public after moving HQ to region

Transaction values Rumble at more than $2 billion.

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  • July 5, 2019
Tampa office landlords relish new industry report

Tampa, according to a new report from CoStar, had the No. 8 highest average office rent growth nationwide over the past year. At 4.2% growth, the region was tied with Sacramento

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  • July 28, 2019
More fruit, less loot: trade wars present issues for Florida growers

A University Florida study projects tomato, strawberry and bell pepper growers statewide could face big problems under a new NAFTA.

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  • November 15, 2019
Economic forecast 2019: Education

Steve Currall, president of the University of South Florida

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  • February 8, 2019
How to provide exceptional service

The best of the best customer service, says Damien O’Riordan, a 25-year veteran of the best in hospitality — The Ritz-Carlton — comes from a combination of constants. Those constants are like a ladder: every rung needs to be there to make it all work in c

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  • March 24, 2017
Space on the spot

For one of the largest, and fastest growing, medical supply firms in Florida, new facilities are part of the long-term strategy.

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  • October 6, 2017
Make it Proud

Manufacturers need qualified workers more than ever. An innovative local program seeks to fill the void.

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  • August 1, 2014
Directory Assistance

It's tough to make money in online publishing, but Joe Buckheit knows how to do it. Connecting people is the key.

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  • November 1, 2013
Feed the map

Geofeedia maps social media posts so journalists, emergency officials and companies can track what's being said.

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  • August 15, 2015
Fly smart

Storm Smart has always moved ahead of the economic ups and downs of construction in Florida. Revenues for the hurricane-protection manufacturer last year jumped 25%.

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  • December 26, 2014
Revolutionary research

This year was another year of growth for White Cloud Electronic Cigarettes. With new products and a possible licensing deal, 2015 looks even better.

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  • August 28, 2024
Tampa fast-food chain names former Starbucks exec new CEO

Chris Tebben has coffee, candy and more on his executive resume.

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