Entrepreneurs

Jim Stinson
November 21, 2023

Entrepreneur in driver’s seat on data-infused advertising business

With a devotion to data, ride-hail entrepreneur Judah Longgrear changes up his business model and drives even more growth.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Beth Luberecki
November 20, 2023

Sarasota printing business triples revenue, looks to manage more growth

Long known for its mailing services and political work, Andrick & Associates has been expanding into design, printing and digital marketing.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Amanda Postma
November 2, 2023

North Port official hopes to boost city’s profile across Florida

Jerome Fletcher plans to use his statewide appointment to the Florida League of Cities committee to better the community through meaningful conversations.

Manatee-Sarasota

Carter Weinhofer
November 1, 2023

Luxury resort manager details how property will create town's 'living room’

St. Regis Longboat Key General Manager Winfred Van Workum sheds light on the service and amenities needed to make it a Forbes Five-Star property.

Manatee-Sarasota

Jim Stinson
October 27, 2023

An entrepreneur and a developer are rebuilding an Ybor City corner

In the shadows of a massive, transformational project in Tampa lies a separate and smaller — albeit important — second development. This one goes heavy on urban ethos.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
October 16, 2023

Tervis names new CEO, former top exec moves into new role

The Tervis name and company dates back to 1946.

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
October 12, 2023

40 Under 40 class of 2023 are dreamers and doers

The region’s top young entrepreneurs and executives have success in abundance. They also are a resilient bunch, ready to tackle a variety of obstacles.

Class of 2023

Louis Llovio
October 5, 2023

Young real estate whiz launches multifamily development firm

A 30-year-old former CBRE multifamily investment sales broker has decided to head out on his own and begin developing apartment communities.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
September 29, 2023

Sons take over leadership of prominent Sarasota real estate brokerage

Loyd Robbins has given way to the next generation in the business his father, Harry, started in 1971. "We take this responsibility seriously," says Kevin Robbins, oldest of the new leaders.

Manatee-Sarasota

Beth Luberecki
September 22, 2023

Fourth-generation leather goods manufacturer eyes expansion

Some well-timed shifts in mindset while maintaining its customer-centric model has led luggage and bag manufacturer Korchmar to new growth opportunities.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Beth Luberecki
September 7, 2023

SWFL glass company makes national revenue growth list — for the seventh time

MY Shower Door founder Bill Daubmann says the biggest obstacle to the company's continued growth is a common obstacle: not having enough people.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Beth Luberecki
August 29, 2023

80-year-old entrepreneur still going strong, now with new laser cleaning firm

After some five decades in business, Russell Ireland says the cliche rings true. "We have always looked at crises or problems as opportunities," he says.

Manatee-Sarasota

Jim Stinson
August 25, 2023

International CPA turns Fort Myers into her global business hub

Marie Grasmeier didn't fret about starting an international tax accounting firm.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Amanda Postma
August 25, 2023

Passionate entrepreneur on a fight against hunger

Stuart Haniff has been on a mission to end hunger after learning an important lesson from his father at a young age. If he doesn't do it, then who will?

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
August 25, 2023

A college president who almost didn't go to college

As a young woman, St. Petersburg native Tonjua Williams got an opportunity and has turned it into a career and a calling.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Entrepreneur in driver’s seat on data-infused advertising business

Sarasota printing business triples revenue, looks to manage more growth

North Port official hopes to boost city’s profile across Florida

Luxury resort manager details how property will create town's 'living room’

An entrepreneur and a developer are rebuilding an Ybor City corner

Tervis names new CEO, former top exec moves into new role

40 Under 40 class of 2023 are dreamers and doers

Young real estate whiz launches multifamily development firm

Sons take over leadership of prominent Sarasota real estate brokerage

Fourth-generation leather goods manufacturer eyes expansion

SWFL glass company makes national revenue growth list — for the seventh time

80-year-old entrepreneur still going strong, now with new laser cleaning firm

International CPA turns Fort Myers into her global business hub

Passionate entrepreneur on a fight against hunger

A college president who almost didn't go to college

Real estate agent goes viral with racy jokes, Trump impersonations

57 jobs cut at Polk County manufacturing plant

Unlicensed contractor imprisoned in Sarasota hurricane scam

SWFL personal injury law firm names co-managing partner

St. Petersburg insurer could take on 32,000 Citizens policies in the fall

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