Nick Vojnovic is ebullient and engaging. The 59-year-old owner of the quick-serve Little Greek Fresh Grill chain has a vivacious personality that sweeps you up. Before you know it, you have a new friend. In the restaurant business, where success can hinge on a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional staff as much as a stellar menu,
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Florida Polytechnic University will build another building on its campus that will serve as a research hub for the Central Florida region, becoming a magnet for high-tech development around the school. The 85,000-square-foot Applied Research Center will house research and teaching laboratories, student design spaces, conference rooms and faculty offices. The two-story building will be
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Jean Paul Guilbault, or “JP” as he’s often referred to, never intended to become a CEO. Originally majoring in psychology to earn his doctorate, he says his path to the c-suite was unintentional and unconventional. Intentional or not, his success with expanding the database technology company, Community Brands, is undeniable. With consistent growth and an
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Bridge Angels highlights individuals and their small or startup businesses in the Tampa Bay area. While we cannot endorse or recommend any company, we highlight these as a service to our readers and to these businesses that might need your support but otherwise go unnoticed. We hope you enjoy learning more about these local leaders
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►J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp., a Venice-based commercial construction company, was awarded the contract to spearhead the exterior renovation of a new 2,200-square-foot outdoor dining area for the Bird Key Yacht Club, a private yacht club in Sarasota. ►The Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation announced the election of Tervis Tumbler Co. CFO Hosana Fieber to a
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►Legoland Florida opened its latest attraction The LEGO Movie World in Winter Haven. ►Jerry Haag, president and CEO of Florida Baptist Children’s Home and One More Child, was elected as the vice chair of the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council, a council that is appointed by the governor and state senate. ►The Lakeland Fire
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►Miami-based Coral Rock Development Group and Arena Capital Holdings acquired Prospect Towers, a senior-living high-rise in downtown Clearwater, for $13.5 million. ►Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, arranged the $50.1 million sale and $37.22 million financing of Estates at Countryside, a 320-unit multifamily asset in Clearwater. ►Marcus & Millichap (NYSE:
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►ServisFirst Bank, a subsidiary of ServisFirst Bancshares (NASDAQ: SFBS), earned an exclusive national endorsement by American Bankers Association as the new agent credit card program for ABA. ►Franklin Street, a full-service commercial real estate firm, relocated its headquarters to the Austin Center at 1311 Westshore Blvd., Tampa. ►CareerSource Suncoast has added Cassandra Decker as community
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Guests celebrated the 30th anniversary of the United Way Suncoast Tocqueville Society, at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg. Tocqueville members enjoyed a night of dinner, dancing and a recognition ceremony to induct six families into the United Way Worldwide Million-Dollar Roundtable. The roundtable has 500 members who have provided
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The 18th annual Suncoast Hospice Ball, presented by Stahl Insurance, was held at the Vinoy Renaissance Hotel in St. Petersburg. More than 350 people enjoyed first-class accommodations for “Destination Unknown,” raising $312,000 for those with chronic or advanced illness or experiencing grief in our community.
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Pilot Bank held its executive forum at the Centre Club. Body language specialist, author and professional speaker Jan L. Hargrave was the featured speaker.
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Asking: $5,350,000 | Address: 447 Meadow Lark Drive, Sarasota 4 beds , 4 baths , 4,778 Sq. Ft. Details: Located on Meadow Lark Drive, known as “The street of Golden Vistas,” this home features a new customized dock with a 27,000 pound lift and is a yachting location has the depth and clarity to accommodate
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