Entrepreneurs

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Elizabeth King
May 9, 2024

Gigi Rogers' concept for high-end convenience stores is catching on

"My ideas were rather foreign to the management that was in place then. I would say I climbed Mount Everest in order to get my concept past the management that was in place. It was not an easy task." –Gigi Rogers, Rogers Market

Manatee-Sarasota

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Elizabeth King
May 9, 2024

Liz Dimmitt drives museum, auto dealership forward with continual change

“We had to decide ‘This too shall pass.’ That was a scary time, but we had faith that sooner or later the world would have to open back up.” –Liz Dimmitt, Dimmitt Chevrolet/Fairgrounds St. Pete

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Beth Luberecki
May 9, 2024

Daniel Lubner adapted to staff ideas and energy to build $100M firm

"When you're starting a new venture, the definition of success is survival. That’s all you’re trying to do in those early years. You're trying to make payroll and live to fight another two weeks." –Daniel Lubner, Clive Daniel Home

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Beth Luberecki
May 9, 2024

Katie Pemble found her entrepreneurial stride later in her career

“Let there be some frivolity. You did this because you wanted to, so enjoy it. And trust your instincts. Trust yourself and what you’re bringing.” –Katie Pemble, Adelphi Trust Co.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Laura Lyon
May 9, 2024

Mike Quillen's quest for constant improvement continues

“One of the things that drives my success is, every day you wake up there’s a different problem, and you just hope you can solve those problems.” –Mike Quillen, Gecko’s Hospitality Group, Watershed Hospitality Concepts

Manatee-Sarasota

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Louis Llovio
May 9, 2024

Syd Kitson: The dreamer behind solar-powered community Babcock Ranch

"People ask me, 'Gee, if you're an environmentalist, how can you be a developer?' I think it's the perfect combination. It's our responsibility to mitigate those impacts and do it in a sustainable way." –Syd Kitson, Kitson & Partners

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Mark Gordon
May 2, 2024

The power of the power pose: How a software CEO became a better leader

Through an open mind, determination to learn from missteps and lots of repetition, Dean Guida has guided himself to become a better leader.

Florida

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Louis Llovio
April 26, 2024

Global volleyball stars launch multisport facility in Venice

Business partners Donald Suxho and Yury Shakirov are building a dedicated training facility with volleyball and pickleball courts that they believe will draw both future pros and those looking for fun.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Beth Luberecki
April 12, 2024

Sarasota family printing business succeeds by maintaining mutual respect

Shared philosophies keep the presses rolling harmoniously at Serbin Printing. "You’ve got to have open lines of communication, and you just can’t be a right fighter," says Mark Serbin.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Jim Stinson
April 10, 2024

USF embraces opportunities to connect with more businesses

A 160-employee University of South Florida department serves as a front porch for the school's myriad opportunities to partner with startups, established companies and nonprofits.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Beth Luberecki
April 8, 2024

NY concert promoter, exec brings exclusive private gig club to Sarasota

Barry Weisblatt is using his decades of music business exocrine to jumpstart a new business idea: a private concert club.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Jim Stinson
April 5, 2024

Eager entrepreneurs aim to shake up the Tampa networking scene

Skip the chicken dinners. Pass on old-style meet-and-greets. An energetic group of young Tampa entrepreneurs are out to change the way networking is done.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Beth Luberecki
April 3, 2024

Ambitious group aims to bring children’s museum to Sarasota

With more and more families moving to the area, a group of women and moms aims to fill a gaping hole in the Sarasota-Bradenton market: a lack of a children’s museum.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Mark Gordon
March 29, 2024

Exit interview: Key moments in 30-year transformation of University of Tampa

Ron Vaughn’s turnaround strategy at the University of Tampa nearly 30 years ago was straightforward: Stop overspending. Find the big problems and solve them fast. And prioritize constant improvement.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
March 27, 2024

Broker reflects on the conservation conversation that changed Florida

Dean Saunders' work on conservation easements has preserved hundreds of thousands of acres across Florida by bringing businesses and environmentalists together.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Gigi Rogers' concept for high-end convenience stores is catching on

Liz Dimmitt drives museum, auto dealership forward with continual change

Daniel Lubner adapted to staff ideas and energy to build $100M firm

Katie Pemble found her entrepreneurial stride later in her career

Mike Quillen's quest for constant improvement continues

Syd Kitson: The dreamer behind solar-powered community Babcock Ranch

The power of the power pose: How a software CEO became a better leader

Global volleyball stars launch multisport facility in Venice

Sarasota family printing business succeeds by maintaining mutual respect

USF embraces opportunities to connect with more businesses

NY concert promoter, exec brings exclusive private gig club to Sarasota

Eager entrepreneurs aim to shake up the Tampa networking scene

Ambitious group aims to bring children’s museum to Sarasota

Exit interview: Key moments in 30-year transformation of University of Tampa

Broker reflects on the conservation conversation that changed Florida

Property owner proposes 46 townhomes to replace Sarasota bowling alley

Three-building complex sells in Clearwater

Furniture store closing Sarasota location

DOJ sues Busch Gardens parent company for rollator walker ban

Athletic training franchise opens in Sarasota

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