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Entrepreneurs

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  • Louis Llovio
  • May 20, 2021
Tampa restaurant group owner believes personal touch is key to running her eateries

Natalia Levey has her own spin on the restaurant business.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 20, 2021
Founder of Tampa private equity firm credits approach to hiring and managing risk for growth

Brian Katz of Katz Capital Financial believes getting the right people is critical for companies to grow

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Louis Llovio
  • May 20, 2021
Clearwater entrepreneur learned the hard way not to cut marketing budget — ever

Joy Gendusa of PostcardMania says ability to adapt as customers’ needs change pushed company to the top

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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 20, 2021
Fun-loving couple looks to grab more family entertainment market share

The Ciniellos have a passion for bowling — and the sport of running a feel-and-touch business in the pandemic.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 20, 2021
Co-founder's quest to build a care-for-others culture pays off

Ryan Carter looks to the future with optimism — but one worry lingers.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • May 20, 2021
Urn artist stays focused on the product at hand

This philosophy has led Andrea Bogard to increase revenue 68%

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • May 20, 2021
Brewing company relies on out-of-the-box thinking for success

Jen Whyte used the pandemic to try new business practices

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • May 20, 2021
Pest Control Company finds success through focusing on client retention, not revenue

Doing everything opposite of the corporate world has led to Doug Longfellow's success.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 20, 2021
Keeping customers (and their pets) happy drives dogged entrepreneur

Tricia Bolds builds business on passion, guts.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • May 19, 2021
Garden supply firm sows seeds for big growth

Sarasota Green Group and its Earth’s Ally brand prepare for big things to come — starting with a major big-box chain win.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • May 5, 2021
Hammer time: corporate executive enters franchise sector

Rick Sander has his eye on a specific goal: recurring revenue.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • May 5, 2021
Area college student scores Shark Tank win

University of Tampa's Shirah Benarde now aims to keep competitors at bay.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • April 28, 2021
Area fragrance entrepreneur launches debut perfume

Kenzie Fisher is marketing her experiential product using earned media, social media and a website that draws on several senses.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • April 1, 2021
Clothing subscription box business goes national

In the crowded subscription box sector, Amber Duncan values quality over quantity in her customer base. The strategy is paying off.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 26, 2021
Design firm focuses on always becoming better

Emily Moss Concepts and Designs handles new construction design and remodeling.

  • Entrepreneurs
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