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  • May 4, 2018
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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  • June 24, 2016
CEO CORNER | Yes, I have a real job

To create a memorable experience for customers, start in the parking lot.

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  • December 12, 2014
Razor sharp

Arkansas-based Home BancShares has been snapping up banks across Florida since the financial crisis. Chairman John Allison says he's scouting the Gulf Coast for more acquisitions.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • June 20, 2023
St. Pete firm adds office 700 miles away — rather than lose employee

An accounting firm in St. Pete found a creative solution to keep an employee, who, for family reasons, needed to move 700 miles away.

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  • May 21, 2023
7 steps to making the hard changes in a family business a bit easier

Avoiding change, particularly in a family business, is a risky proposition.

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  • December 5, 2022
Stadiums, hotels, multifamily and museums: St. Pete releases proposals for Trop redevelopment

With the future of the Tampa Bay Rays in play, St. Petersburg publishes the proposals submitted by four developers.

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  • May 25, 2007
It's Easy Being Green

Building an environmentally sound office for his new headquarters was nice for one architect, but not enough. It had to save him money, too.

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  • July 6, 2006
Corporate Report

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  • July 15, 2005
Executive Session with Lynn Mergen

The Gulf Coast Business Review sat down with the new CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

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  • November 21, 2005
Stayin' Alive

A cutting-edge biotechnology company learns there is more to building a successful company than science. Now, it's looking to grow by buying other companies.

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  • March 18, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

MLS mess: Few people are talking publicly, but many local Realtors are wondering about a dispute raging between the Manatee and Sarasota realty associations.Wal-Mart, FDOT face off: A battle is starting to brew in Newtown over an 18-acre Brownfield site owned by the city of Sarasota at U.S. 301 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.Growth management issues: State Senator Mike Bennett, chair of the Senate Community Affairs Committee, seems destined to create a political stir.The Concession goes high fashion: International style maven Adrienne Vittadini has joined The Concession as head of the Architectural Review Committee.

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  • October 16, 2008
Bankruptcy Conflicts

Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. negotiates to avoid Masonite bankruptcy as both the company's owner and a major creditor. More such situations from private equity firms are expected.

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  • July 23, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Downtown platform that needs a candidateSave water, have a cold oneStudying really pays offBanker of the Year Nomination

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  • October 15, 2009
Only option is winning

At Ambassador Limo, Ken Lucci has held true to a demanding management style. The result: a service company that continues to grow despite a challenging market.

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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • December 10, 2009
Old Faces, New Places

USAmeriBank has had good timing from the beginning, opening their doors just after the real estate market had done its worst to area banks. After building a team of veteran bankers, leadership is looking to continue capitalizing on a timely market entry by outmaneuvering distracted competitors.

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  • November 19, 2010
Coupon Kings

A company that lives and breathes data is finally going digital, specifically for online coupons. It makes the shift with an arsenal of weapons.

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  • August 13, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Aug. 13 - Aug. 19

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • May 31, 2013
Corporate Report: May 31

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • February 25, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Feb. 25

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By James R. |
  • June 28, 2013
Dare to be different

How differentiation can put you on the map — and give your business a competitive advantage.

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