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  • July 24, 2025
Lakewood Ranch megachurch in $10M mega-expansion mode

Grace Community Church bought a new building for its staff and is constructing an overflow parking lot and student center.

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  • May 15, 2023
Sarasota insurance agent who defrauded seniors out of millions found guilty

A federal jury has convicted the 66-year-old agent of running a scheme that involved "Ponzi-style" payments.

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  • October 16, 2008
Sowell: The Capitalist

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  • April 15, 2011
On the Waterfront

A global hotel flag has returned to the Sarasota marketplace. But a triumphant return will take patience. And money.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • January 6, 2022
Community developer is confident going into the new year

Even supply shortages couldn't keep Neal Land & Neighborhoods from surpassing its 2021 goals. Expectations are high for 2022.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 15, 2017
Market Move

A $1.5 billion Tampa bank makes an opportunistic move to stretch its geography.

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  • July 17, 2015
Seeing stars

Going from sales to owning the company can be a big leap. A Tampa entrepreneur has a plan to navigate the challenges.

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  • September 23, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 11, 2015
Oil pressure

The collapse in oil prices has implications for Florida tourism and real estate. Will a possible recession in Canada slow growth in the Sunshine State?

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 24, 2006
Pay Dirt

The rapid growth at Metro Development Group - from $80 million in revenues to $200 million in one year - proves there's big time money buried in the Florida dirt. Digging it out takes a team of engineers who come up with creative ways for builders to use the land.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 9, 2021
Acquisitions provide big boost for small insurance firm

Recent deals have expanded Iron Ridge Insurance Services' size by more than 65%. But its CEO maintains the deals will be for naught without providing employees a great place to work.

  • Insurance
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 27, 2020
Apartment deals surge throughout the Gulf Coast

After a COVID-19-inspired pause, investors in the final quarter of 2020 are once again pouring money into multifamily rentals throughout the region.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 24, 2018
Proving ground: Area company reshapes the hiring process

Tampa, Florida-based startup eTeki has set itself up as a solution for hiring managers and other HR professionals who are having trouble filling IT roles with the best possible candidates.

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  • April 26, 2012
What is your 'fair share'? Obama thinks he knows best

One issue has business' attention: talk about “the rich” paying “their fair share.”

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  • October 13, 2017
Protecting Your Valuable Business Information and Relationships

The loss of corporate data can be devastating. We also know that when a former employee or former business owner solicits business contacts or employees, the results can be equally damaging.

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  • March 18, 2010
An Audi for Lisa Marazzi

Now that John Marazzi sells luxury cars, it just won't do for his wife to drive a competing brand.

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  • October 5, 2010
MCAT gets $15.9M in funding

Manatee County Area Transit receives a multi-million dollar federal grant.

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  • September 15, 2010
Ultrasonic receives DOE funding

The Tampa firm gets $1.4 million from the Department of Energy.

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  • September 10, 2010
No experience needed for six-figure county post

Pinellas County's soon to be former environmental management director, Will Davis, is now the interim director of risk management.

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  • August 26, 2010
USF, Mote get boost

The U.S. Department of Commerce will invest $2 million in the research facility.

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