Entrepreneurs

Steven Benna
June 17, 2016

Apathy fighter

Frank Maggio has taken an active role in the Sarasota area community. A run for office someday is possible.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
June 10, 2016

Money makers

Selling the services of finding money isn't always as easy it sounds.Tami Wankoff makes it work.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
June 10, 2016

Dieter Kondek is on a mission to attract venture capital to Southwest Florida. For starters, he and his partners plan to raise $5 million for an angel fund and another $30 million for a health care fund.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
June 10, 2016

Give it sizzle

Shelly Stayer created an electric grill specifically designed to cook bratwurst. The small appliance could boost sausage sales.

Entrepreneurs

Elizabeth Morrisey
June 10, 2016

Lunge forward

After a life-changing event, Brad Lunz is ready to grow his Lakeland-based architectural firm. The expansion has been cautious, and cathartic.

Entrepreneurs

Steven Benna
June 3, 2016

A nook for everyone

A business focused on tiny homes stores big potential. After five years, its founders want to seize it.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
May 27, 2016

Better learner

Adam Hall, the founder of Nervanix, sold a stake in his company to a financial-services technology firm that promises to boost the company's fortunes.

Entrepreneurs

Steven Benna
May 23, 2016

Executive Q&A: Fight industry exec does grunt work, too

Tampa marketing executive Michael Weber combines instinct with technology.

Entrepreneurs

Beth Luberecki
May 20, 2016

Spirited games

Two former Wilson Sporting Goods executives brought more than 800 competitors and national television coverage to Naples for the first US Open Pickleball Championships.

Entrepreneurs

Beth Luberecki
May 20, 2016

Clean start

Joe and Sandy Nelson brought the sparkle back to a local Molly Maid franchise. Hiring the right people — and being unafraid to purge the wrong ones — has driven the comeback.