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  • December 9, 2016
Live and learn

Several ad industry executives opened up about their biggest career goofs. An overarching theme: Humility goes a long way.

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Managing partner, Blalock Walters

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  • December 30, 2021
Office furniture firm plans for big 2022

The a-ha moment a Tampa office furniture company sought for an air purification system it’s selling was elusive in 2021. It’s determined to get there in 2022.

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  • April 9, 2004
They Broke the Jinx

Atlanta developer Bob Hatfield and Bradenton real estate investor Jan Smith broke the Sandpile jinx with basic business sense and a little luck.

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  • April 30, 2010
No reservations

Hoteliers will continue to battle for guests using lower rates this summer. More guests are showing up without reservations.

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  • October 30, 2024
Sarasota roofing firm provides pick-me-up with crane for water skiing nonprofit

Despite seeing his business multiply after the storm, the president of Sutter Roofing says he believes it's important to take time out to help the community.

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  • July 6, 2023
Crews reach top of 31-story downtown Tampa tower

Construction of the AER building in Tampa is on schedule to be completed by next spring.

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  • July 7, 2017
Secret no more

Tampa real estate takes to the airwaves to tell the full story.

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  • January 7, 2005
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The latest activities of local movers and shakers is provided free of charge.

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  • May 29, 2018
Builder begins work on two-story amenity center

Gates Construction broke ground on The Dunes of Naples new amenity center.

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  • April 24, 2015
Naples: The billionaire's coast

Chuck Ardezzone and the film crews at ITZ Studios are at it again with a new reality TV show.

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  • February 8, 2019
How to woo big-time investors

Mike Faraone, an owner and senior managing director at Skyway Capital Markets, a Tampa, Florida-based investment firm, offers some insider tips about how to woo big-time investors.

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  • June 8, 2022
160 more build-to-rent homes coming to Fort Myers

Developers to start construction on a second build-to-rent community within The Forum later this year.

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  • February 20, 2015
Leveraging LinkedIn

Entrepreneur Terry Hedden uses LinkedIn to snag top talent.

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  • July 7, 2010
Oragenics gets capital boost

The Tampa-based company receives $1 million in cash, as well as debt relief.

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  • November 18, 2025
SWFL restaurant company introduces two new concepts, nears 2,000 employees

The Phelan family has learned that listening and adapting to customer needs quickly is the best recipe for success in the hospitality industry.

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  • June 21, 2019
Area architect redesigns industry's pay model

Barron Schimberg founded his firm, the Schimberg Group, in 2004.

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  • January 10, 2011
Venice bank lives in sunny days

The community bank Jim Kuhlman founded in Venice three years ago has grown so fast, the surge surpassed even his own lofty expectations.

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  • October 17, 2019
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  • June 10, 2016
Treasure hunt with purpose

Summer for many tourism-based organizations on the Gulf Coast can be slowdown central, where deep discounts are the usual way to draw in local residents.

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