Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis agrees wholeheartedly with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The Business Observer seeks nominees for its 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Vistage Florida appointed area entrepreneur Kimberly Martinez to head up the new Sarasota chapter.

UP Community Fund provides commercial loans to businesses throughout the Southeast.

Williams Parker seeks to fill a gap in the marketplace.

Internet-based jobs are a big deal in Florida, particularly for exports.

The region's diversified economy and abundance of high-growth-potential firms are big draws, investors say.