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.

Entrepreneurs

By 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.

Industries
Health Care

By 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

By 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

By Mark Gordon
June 21, 2022

Author, Realtor says lucrative market is ripe for charitable giving of real estate

Nonprofits can raise more money, more efficiently, by embracing legacy listings, says Cami Baker.

Entrepreneurs

By Brian Hartz
June 10, 2022

2022 Innovator: PikMyKid, Tampa

What started as a way to end school-dismissal chaos has evolved into a full-fledged campus safety platform.

Industries
Technology

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