‘Any obstacle,’ says patriarch Richard Gonzmart ‘can be overcome.’

Independent restaurants, even in a market dominated by national chains, can find ways to stand out. ‘We’re made one guest at a time,’ says one successful restaurateur.

Tampa-based SPARK helped turn around an alarming tourism trend.

The newly opened Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota brands itself as an authentic arts experience. Will that translate to success in a crowded market?

Necessity caused restaurateur Bob Overholser to innovate with products. Now he has another revenue stream.  

Replacing a star, especially in an ownership role, isn't for the weak-minded. A globetrotting power couple gives it a go, with strong results so far.

An innkeeper’s long list of up-at-night worries included a lousy air conditioning system. A rarely used government loan program provided a lifeline.