Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
January 27, 2017

'Fever pitch'

From hockey to mega real estate deals to hiring executives, Jeff Vinik lives by one key theme: Preparation is key to victory.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
January 20, 2017

Back to the future

The predictions business is not easy. Five of the region's prominent executives look back a decade at some of their own. And they look forward, too.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
January 20, 2017

Big time

The Tampa region has become a hub for tech jobs in the last three years. That includes straight up software and IT companies and the technology units for larger companies and call centers.

Entrepreneurs

Ted Carter
January 13, 2017

The fighter

Angela Melvin battles back tears at work, where she counsels young children grieving the death of a loved one. It's a different kind of tussle outside work.

Entrepreneurs

Ted Carter
January 13, 2017

Laugh it up

From Old Florida stories, to poking fun at a famous Florida law firm, lawyer Tom Chase is all about making a personal connection.

Entrepreneurs

Traci McMillan Beach
January 13, 2017

For the love of the game

Consultant Peter Kageyama is an avid board gamer, playing two nights a week when he's home, and attending several large exhibitions.

Entrepreneurs

Beth Luberecki
January 13, 2017

Horsing around

Attorney Jenifer Schembri starts most days in the saddle.

Entrepreneurs

Alicia Ceccarelli
January 13, 2017

Wildlife wonderer

Marc Harris intimately explores the far reaches of Florida's Everglades. What he photographs is so impressive, some deny that it is even real.

Entrepreneurs

Ted Carter
January 6, 2017

Say high

Medical marijuana in Florida sailed through the ballot box in November. Now comes the tricky part.

Entrepreneurs

Elizabeth Morrisey
December 30, 2016

'Like family'

A major acquisition opens growth possibilities for a Polk County architecture firm. One lesson from the integration of the two firms — set stronger expectations, earlier.

Entrepreneurs

Traci McMillan Beach
December 30, 2016

Big break

Jacqueline Darna's anti-nausea wristbands are on the brink of entering big-box retailers. Serious attention came after she won a competition at a baby expo.