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Andrew Warfield
March 1, 2019

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Behind a $5 million valuation and some national attention, tech startup IGPS has eyes on bigger days ahead by filling a growing demand.

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Andrew Warfield
February 22, 2019

After three generations as a family fishery on Pine Island, red tide put a deep freeze on Barnhill Fisheries stone crab and mullet business. Reinvention awaits as its new venture, Got Ice, caters to emergency deliveries.

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Brian Hartz
February 8, 2019

How to go out on your own and leave a corporate gig and salary behind

After leaving his 20-year corporate career behind, Robin Hazel now runs a profitable BrightStar Care franchise, based in Pinellas County, Florida.

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Brian Hartz
January 25, 2019

Business slow? Try taking a Nickel Ride

One part mobile marketing agency, one part eco-friendly transportation service, The Nickel Ride, headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, has grown rapidly as communities seek new and improved ways to move people and boost commerce year-round in downtown bus

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Brian Hartz
January 18, 2019

'Mad Botter' takes 'MacGyver' approach to tech sales

By taking risks and being willing to adapt, an English major carves out a new future as a software entrepreneur.

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Mark Gordon
January 11, 2019

Entrepreneur turns global travel into family adventure

Brent Alexander has been to some 70 countries, while the couple’s sons have been on at least 15 trips totaling 38 countries.

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Andrew Warfield
December 28, 2018

Stabilizing a start-up business

While Stephanie Gomez raises capital to grow her startup, she continues to innovate on the product side. Also in the offing: a deal with retail behemoth.

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John Haughey
December 22, 2018

Dog days: entrepreneur overcomes obstacles in canine-focused business

John K9 established a Lakeland storefront where people can attend seminars and drop off dogs for daily lessons or more intensive instruction at the ranch. He’s hiring more trainers. And by 2020, Kuendig plans to open another location in Tampa, he says, to

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Andrew Warfield
December 21, 2018

Teaching by example

Florida Gulf Coast University Institute of Entrepreneurship rockets to success under leadership of Sandra Kauanui

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Andrew Warfield
December 7, 2018

The eyes have it for inventive opthalmologist

Dr. Alexander Eaton of Retina Health Center invents XactDrop, a stabilizing eye drop device.

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Mark Gordon
December 7, 2018

Butcher passionate about perfection takes on meaty challenge

The beef is from the Revier Cattle Co. in Minnesota, nationally known for selling Black Angus beef to high-end restaurants. The chicken and pork, too, are single-sourced from top vendors. Cheeses and olive oils are also sourced to top companies, says Hane

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Brian Hartz
December 7, 2018

Shape the future: Students bring a breakthrough product to market

Lauren Wright and Tram Pham have founded The Natural Nipple, a Tampa, Florida-based company that aims to improve the way newborn babies are fed.

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Andrew Warfield
December 7, 2018

Poof! A new invention by a serial product designer

Therapouf inventor Judy Cutler-Teeven

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Andrew Warfield
November 16, 2018

Marlissa Gardner, Founder/Owner, Emillions

Founder/Owner Emillions, Naples

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Brian Hartz
November 9, 2018

Pace maker: Entrepreneur gets back to basics

Doug Pace, CEO of Tampa-based Stonehill, a performance management consulting firm, suffered a massive stroke in 2016 right after he exited his previous company. The experience caused him to re-evaluate his business priorities.

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Child watch

Making ice in a pinch

How to go out on your own and leave a corporate gig and salary behind

Business slow? Try taking a Nickel Ride

'Mad Botter' takes 'MacGyver' approach to tech sales

Entrepreneur turns global travel into family adventure

Stabilizing a start-up business

Dog days: entrepreneur overcomes obstacles in canine-focused business

Teaching by example

The eyes have it for inventive opthalmologist

Butcher passionate about perfection takes on meaty challenge

Shape the future: Students bring a breakthrough product to market

Poof! A new invention by a serial product designer

Marlissa Gardner, Founder/Owner, Emillions

Pace maker: Entrepreneur gets back to basics

Property owner proposes 46 townhomes to replace Sarasota bowling alley

Three-building complex sells in Clearwater

Furniture store closing Sarasota location

DOJ sues Busch Gardens parent company for rollator walker ban

Athletic training franchise opens in Sarasota

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