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Entrepreneurs

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  • Brian Hartz
  • November 3, 2022
Tampa couple share their path to podcasting success

Podcasts generated nearly $11.5 billion in 2020. Chris and Katie Krimitsos have paved the way for both newbies and pros to increase their piece of the market.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Brian Hartz
  • September 15, 2022
Disrupter creates 'Uber for nurses' to fight staffing challenges

Gale Healthcare Solutions creator Tony Braswell, the recipient of a major award for entrepreneurs, is "scary passionate" about solving the nation’s nurse shortage.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Amanda Postma
  • August 30, 2022
Airport executives race to keep up with post-pandemic travel demand

Amid construction at RSW and SRQ, execs navigate rising material costs and a shortage of workers in expectation of handling the rush of passengers better.

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  • Brian Hartz
  • August 29, 2022
Medical device industry entrepreneur attacks a new industry niche

After growing and exiting one $100 million business, startup medical device entrepreneur Alex Lucio has latched onto another big opportunity.

  • Health Care
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  • Brian Hartz
  • August 26, 2022
Rock-star investor puts stamp of approval on St. Pete

Cathie Wood and her company, ARK Investment Management, have gone all-in on the Sunshine City as the nation's next top tech hub.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Beth Luberecki
  • August 26, 2022
Fort Myers difference maker embraces startup community

Phyllis LeFlore-Calloway says she's 'someone who tries to make a difference in the environment I’m in.'

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 26, 2022
Embarc Collective's CEO teaches what she knows

Lakshmi Shenoy has become the face of Tampa's entrepreneur scene by tapping her own creativity and background.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • August 26, 2022
Head-banging health care pioneer tackles mental illness one text at a time

Johnny Crowder, the founder and CEO of a health tech firm and the frontman of a metal band, hits all the right notes as his business booms.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 25, 2022
New CEO has far-reaching goals for Bradenton-based Game On

Blair Bloomston aims to increase and diversify the customer pool for the company.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • August 4, 2022
Liquid assets: Beverage startup reimagines bottled-water consumption

Tampa-based Cirkul has stormed the flavored water market with an eco-friendly offering that capitalizes on key trends, but can it find room to grow in an industry dominated by huge competitors?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • July 22, 2022
On-the-move parking entrepreneur revs up successful business strategy

Valet Pros keeps growing in downtown Naples. But the owners are cautious to not pick up speed too quickly.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • July 17, 2022
Two artists look to fill a void with new studio

Although not profitable yet, a pair of opportunistic art studio partners looks at multiple areas of potential growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • July 16, 2022
Local artist shines light on business in the industry

Free-spirited artist Chad Mize doesn't have a background in business. But after a 20-year freelance career, he's learned a few things.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • July 14, 2022
Magicians cast their spell over local audiences — and reap the rewards

Thanks to the arrival of Zubrick Magic Theatre in St. Petersburg, you don’t need to brave the Las Vegas Strip to experience the razzle-dazzle of professional illusionists.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • July 7, 2022
Crowning achievement: Royal Pets levels up as it takes on big rivals

With a new flagship store in a prime location in Tampa, the pet market, hotel and veterinary clinic isn’t flying under the radar anymore.

  • Strategies
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