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  • By Denise Federer |
  • July 13, 2023
Want a smooth family business transition? Embrace strategic planning.

The best kind of strategic planning prioritizes long-term goals over short-term comfort.

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  • May 19, 2022
Crypto company coming to Tampa

Chicago-based CoinFlip will open an office in the city's Water Street Tampa district, joining a rush of tech companies coming to town.

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  • September 16, 2022
Florida's insurance litigation problem stares deep into an abyss

The dire situation stems from a complex set of circumstances, says an industry analyst, while the need for policy-driven reforms remains urgent.

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  • December 31, 2022
Avoid the New Year's resolutions traps and pitfalls

Three reasons people fail with a setting goals — and how to reverse the trend.

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  • July 6, 2007
Open & Mixed

As consumers embraced the open-air, mixed-use centers, retailers have found them more profitable than the enclosed malls.

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  • November 10, 2006
Hollywood on the Gulf

Two television show pilots have been shot locally, thanks to an actor turned entrepreneur who plans to bring Hollywood to the Gulf Coast through his production company.

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  • February 25, 2005
Calendar of Events

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  • August 4, 2006
Business of Bamboo

JMX International hopes bamboo molding and flooring will take it from an e-commerce shop to a lucrative business-to-business operation.

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  • May 9, 2005
Calendar of Events

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  • April 15, 2005
The End of a Row

A secret deal ends costly litigation that ensnarled a local family of produce farmers.

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  • April 22, 2005
Q&A with John Simon

Q&A with John Simon: CEO of Isaac Group Holding LLC

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  • April 22, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana)

Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club nets creative awardArchitecture firm opens home furnishings companyBuchanan Automotive CEO donates $100,000 to USFManatee County leadership program beginsProperty tax deadline fast approachingSarasota company receives high performance awardSarasota County to recognize contractors for green buildingsBusiness clubtakes second place

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  • October 30, 2008
Warehouse glut

Warehouses and distribution buildings in Lee County have seen vacancies surge as the housing bust and declining consumer spending force companies to retrench. Lee County government aggravated the situation by raising taxes on new construction.

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  • July 23, 2009
Protection Secrets

Sarasota entrepreneur Asim Chauhan sought a top-notch computer security expert when launching his new data protection firm in late 2007.

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  • July 30, 2009
Saw blades buzzing

Adams Group is just one of a dozen firms in the country that can build large-scale casework in public and corporate buildings.

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  • July 30, 2009
Staying on Top

Tech Data has been hurt by declining demand for technology, but it has used the past year to position itself for the economic recovery.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 6, 2009
Leather Innovation

Entrepreneur Ron Simkins has had his sights on the multi-billion dollar leather industry for nearly a decade. He is finally moving in with what he hopes is a big bang.

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  • November 28, 2003
Free Press

This week's items: SouthCoast Marine Products selects Wendt Productions Sarasota companyoffering Segway toursAmerican Signature Home opens Carrollwood locationStephen A. Smith firmgains two new clients

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  • May 7, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Law professor to teach in China on scholarshipMaria Somers joins Tampa's Bavol BushRobin Rosenberg receives Hannah G. Solomon AwardBush appoints Thomas; reappoints Frank Adams

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  • August 1, 2008
Positive Pouches

An innovative machinery company with a small niche in the packagingindustry has set its sights on some big targets: Beer and water.

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