Entrepreneurs

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

Mark Gordon
August 25, 2023

Teenage job at McDonald’s taught First Watch executive valuable lesson

Lilah Taha-Rippet says doing something you hate "could be good for you" and lead you to previously unseen career opportunities.

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
August 25, 2023

Builder learns how to embrace change, work on self-improvement

Marc Devisse overcame opening a restaurant during COVID, which now serves as a confidence-booster for other ventures — and his personal life.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Brian Hartz
August 25, 2023

Tampa Bay Rays' top official juggles multiple tasks in building winning team

Brian Auld does a lot of work that doesn't necessarily make the sports, or news, headlines.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Brian Hartz
August 25, 2023

Banker chases a green model — both in money and the environment

Ken LaRoe's mission-driven bank is zeroing in on $400 million in assets and a new headquarters.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
August 25, 2023

Fourth-generation Bealls leader embraces change in business, industry

In looking ahead, Matt Beall looks back to the advice of his grandfather that changing up things is essential to any strong business model.

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
August 25, 2023

Local FPL exec fills predecessor’s role with aplomb

With the pandemic in its infancy in summer 2020, Devaney Iglesias took on a big task: taking over a high-profile position for a retiring FPL executive.

Manatee-Sarasota

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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

Teenage job at McDonald’s taught First Watch executive valuable lesson

Builder learns how to embrace change, work on self-improvement

Tampa Bay Rays' top official juggles multiple tasks in building winning team

Banker chases a green model — both in money and the environment

Fourth-generation Bealls leader embraces change in business, industry

Local FPL exec fills predecessor’s role with aplomb

450-unit Nokomis apartment complex opens near Legacy Trail

Developer proposes Tampa's tallest building: 70 stories at $650 million

Airline adds flight from Fort Myers to upstate New York

50-year-old Tampa education-tech firm receives $350M investment

'Distressed' Tampa office building sells for $40M in short sale

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