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  • August 5, 2011
Government Digest: Aug. 5

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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Corporate Report: September 6

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • August 2, 2013
Leading the way

Eshenbaugh Land Co. has been profitable in 20 of its 21 years. In 2008, cash reserves saved the company.

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  • June 15, 2012
Capitol Chatter: June 15

The weekly roundup of what's happening in government and how it affects business.

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  • June 24, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: June 24

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • January 20, 2012
Rebuilding a Reputation

Collier County's permitting process has earned the area a reputation as one of the worst for businesses. Two former private-sector executives are determined to change that.

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  • January 27, 2012
Gulf Coast Week: Jan. 27

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • July 1, 2021
Amazon plans a pair of new buildings in region

Amazon's plans filed with Lee County call for two fulfillment centers to be developed by Seefried Industrial Properties in the Alico Distribution Center.

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  • September 30, 2021
Change is afoot: how to improve while minimizing disruptions

Six steps to moving a company forward while generating sometimes elusive buy-in.

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  • October 7, 2021
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Director of Marketing & Business Development, Priority Marketing

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  • March 8, 2021
Architectural institutions to merge, new entity names executive director

Anne-Marie Russell was previously the founding executive director and curator of the Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College.

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  • October 23, 2020
11 ways to find balance in an unbalanced world

How to use performance management skills to cope with COVID-19.

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  • September 23, 2020
Beach destination works in airport's favor amid pandemic

For 2021, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport dropped rates for airlines, including lowering rent by 3% and landing fees by about 25%.

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  • December 27, 2019
Airport office project on smooth trajectory

Between buzz and new leases, Southwest Florida International Airport’s Skyplex has high hopes for 2020.

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  • December 27, 2019
National homebuilder makes big gains in area in past year

One upcoming challenge for M/I Homes in Sarasota and Manatee counties: keep finding land to grow even more.

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Create harmony in a conflicted leadership team

Personality clashes don’t have to mark the end of a leader’s tenure.

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  • April 10, 2020
Redeploying resources can be a business savior

Even with the crisis swirling, innovation can lead firms to prosper in previously unseen ways.

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  • April 15, 2020
CEO shares insights from pandemic and how family time has been key

Jeff Jackson is CEO and president of Venice-based manufacturer PGT Innovations.

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Controlled chaos: How to use communication to manage crisis situations

Companies should keep one priority in mind, that communication needs to be constant.

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  • May 22, 2018
Branding firm head credits ideas as key to success

Chris Spiro of Spiro & Associates advertising agency reflects on 25 years in business.

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