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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 13, 2019
Arthrex fuels economic engine in Collier County

Arthrex Inc.'s new headquarters is expected to fuel even greater growth in Naples and Collier County

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • January 10, 2020
Bending the numbers for Benderson Park

How trustworthy are indirect economic benefits?

  • Opinion
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota City Center deal could have "transformative impact"

Feldman Equities and partners plan to spend up to $10 million to enhance their newest acquisition in downtown Sarasota.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 2, 2020
Employment law makes dramatic shifts

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in changes to national and state employment laws that businesses need to be aware of.

  • Law
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 3, 2020
Stoneweg US's portfolio tops $1 billion

St. Petersburg-based apartment investor Stoneweg US, which has focused on workforce housing, maintains ambitious plan to grow

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 30, 2020
Volunteer effort uses 3D printers to make face shields for area medical professionals

Beyond helping health care workers, the volunteers are learning key business lessons in efficiency and teamwork.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • May 29, 2020
How do economists think the economy will recover?

Some believe the recession could be short-lived, with technology a big help.

  • Opinion
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 26, 2020
Q&A | Noah Shaffer

Tampa-based asset manager Noah Shaffer says landlords and tenants need to take steps now to protect their futures

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 17, 2019
Entrepreneur: Employees and employers can benefit from confidence, negotiation training

Even Fortune 500 executives have gaps in confidence when they doubt their worth. There are ways to get it back.

  • Leadership
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 28, 2019
Blackstone Group mega deal to ripple through Gulf Coast

Blackstone Group's $18.7 billion acquisition of GLP US assets, including buildings in Tampa and Lakeland, highlights how the industrial real estate business has gravitated more toward distribution than warehousing.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 26, 2019
The life aquatic: Transplanted nonprofit leader is no fish out of water

After nearly 17 years, Chicago native Roger Germann uprooted his family and left his job as the executive vice president of the Windy City’s Shedd Aquarium to become CEO of the Florida Aquarium in Tampa, Florida.

  • Leadership
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 19, 2018
Mercato adds tenants, amenities ahead of 10th anniversary

Upscale lifestyle center Mercato in Naples is adding new tenants and capital improvements in advance of its 10th anniversary next year to keep the center fresh and attractive.

  • 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 Brian Hartz |
  • December 7, 2018
Body of work: Forensics institute poised to spur economic development, tourism

Capt. Justin Ross of the Pasco County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office and NFL player turned businessman Rogerick Green are teaming up to shepherd a unique public-private development project into existence.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 28, 2018
Retail therapy: Ambitious mall makeover hits its stride

The quiet transformation of University Mall in Tampa, Florida, into an urban development concept, rebranded as Uptown, recently shifted into a new gear.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 13, 2019
Boat builder aims to ride big growth wave

Kevin Prentice turned a come-as-you-are business into process-based, streamlined model.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 22, 2019
Look inside Tropicana plant reveals manufacturing operation with precise processes, staggering numbers

Tropicana's plant in Bradenton processes about 4 billion oranges annually.

  • Industries
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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 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 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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