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Company with ambitious goals injects humor into business model

Revenue jumped more than 100% in three years at Atlas Professional Services, and is closing in on $7 million.

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Startup insurance agency doubles in size

After a decade handling a major hospital’s risk assessments, an insurance pro finds success in his own venture.

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2016 Top Deals | Sarasota-Manatee

Although the largest commercial real estate transaction in Sarasota and Manatee counties in 2016 involved a hotel, multifamily projects were the star asset class in the region.

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Some runway left

Signs of a CRE bubble are emerging elsewhere. But Southwest Florida seems primed for future growth.

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Cloud growth

The IT industry will get a shot of 'think big' goals from a business with multistate dreams and $40 million to chase them. The Gulf Coast is the firm's command center.

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Welcome home

Michael Plummer Jr. plunged into the role of president sooner than expected. Without a formal transition plan in place, he's managed to grow his company to more than $7 million in revenue.

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Planning for the next generation

Don't leave a successful business to an unprepared successor. Picking the right person — and creating the right environment for them to lead — should be the most important parts of your plan.

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Beer Geek

In five years, Joey Redner has built his brewery from scratch to one of the largest in the state, with $9.7 million in sales. Now the 41-year-old CEO thinks about his legacy in the craft beer industry.

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Mission Clean

Veteran Paul Huszar was tasked with building out a water mitigation company quickly with low overhead in Tampa. He believes hiring other veterans gives the company an edge.

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Two for one

Culture, accountability and documentation are key to success at IT Authorities. Co-CEOs Jason Caras and Jason Pollner plan to do it the right way this time around.

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Fix the mess

A monthly get together in Tampa helps business owners learn from others' mistakes. One takeaway: Don't let history determine future results.

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License to kill jobs

Florida is worse than New Jersey, New York and California when it comes to requiring business licenses. They don't protect consumers. They harm them.

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Commercial Real Estate Profile: Al Rogers

Al Rogers began his banking career with Charlotte, N.C.-based First Union Corp. in the company's Tampa office in 1987.

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CEO's Corner: The power of people

In a competitive industry, it can be tough to differentiate your business. Here are ways to create an organization that attracts and keeps the people who help you stand apart.

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Tech space

The Tampa Innovation Center made its first step in moving its facilities to downtown St. Petersburg. It hopes to find more entrepreneurs, investors and mentors there.

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