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Andrew Warfield
April 12, 2019

Pool rules

Retired executives acquire Tri-City Pools with the goal of raising the level of professionalism in the pool service industry. They say retraining, rebranding and refinement will result in resurgence.

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Brian Hartz
April 5, 2019

Buzzer beater: Entrepreneur aids athletes' search for a second act

Paige Thomas, founder and CEO of Elevate Branding in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, secured a deal to help Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade transition to a business career after he retires from basketball later this year.

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Andrew Warfield
March 22, 2019

Cycling studio co-owner comes full circle

CycleBar Naples partner Jake Maulin started as spin class instructor, now serves 340 members at Mercato studio.

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Brian Hartz
March 1, 2019

Healthy obsession: Determined businessman brings long-dormant idea to life

Jim Price founded St. Petersburg, Florida-based Go Epic Health and acquired control of Cholesterade, a health supplement created by the late Dr. Robert Cade, the University of Florida professor who brought Gatorade to the world.

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Andrew Warfield
March 1, 2019

Child watch

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

Making ice in a pinch

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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Pool rules

Buzzer beater: Entrepreneur aids athletes' search for a second act

Cycling studio co-owner comes full circle

Healthy obsession: Determined businessman brings long-dormant idea to life

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

24 acres sell in Lee County

Drones to deliver health supplies in Tampa Bay in 2027

Sarasota tops CNN's list of best cities to visit

Defense contractor announces $6M HQ expansion in Tampa

Prolific South Florida developer buys land in Brandon

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