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Entrepreneurs

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  • Beth Luberecki
  • December 11, 2024
Fort Myers couple pours their heart into startup tequila brand

Chris and Geri Andrews balance details and determination in looking to make a go of their new brand, Música Tequila.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Mark Gordon
  • December 10, 2024
$200M firm co-founder reflects on first 30 years: 'Don’t be afraid to screw up'

The leadership culture at S-One, one of Sarasota's largest homegrown companies, revolves around three A's: accountability, autonomy and achievement.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Laura Lyon
  • December 6, 2024
$5M Tampa luxury reseller puts eyes on the future while keeping it classic

Quality over quantity is not just a mantra; it's a business model for Catherine Ansel.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Laura Lyon
  • December 3, 2024
Longtime St. Pete engineering firm, president reinvigorated after acquisition

The dawn of a new era comes after delays from two storms.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Elizabeth King
  • November 29, 2024
'Nothing like it' in Sarasota: Restaurateur on $10M Quay project

Cameron Mitchell — national restaurant company owner and author of "Yes is the Answer. What Is the Question?" — believes in top-notch customer service. He also believes in the Florida economy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Louis Llovio
  • November 27, 2024
Known for activism, political gadfly faces lawsuits, federal investigators

Alfie Oakes, who balances business with pointed opinions, is facing legal problems after creditors say a bill is unpaid and his home is searched by federal officials.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Laura Lyon
  • November 22, 2024
Incoming Tampa airport CEO is cleared for approach

Michael Stephens will assume the role after Joe Lopano’s departure scheduled for April 2025.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Laura Lyon
  • November 15, 2024
Tampa bank exec turns a new page as published author

Chris Kneer doggedly pursues a side career as an author of thriller novels, with Tampa Bay as a core character.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Mark Gordon
  • November 13, 2024
Former Trump official has big plans for Florida's largest bank group

Kathy Kraninger ran a controversial financial industry oversight agency under President Trump. Now in Florida, her role revolves around highlighting and promoting a strong banking industry.

  • Florida
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  • Laura Lyon
  • November 5, 2024
Canadian drone show company lands US headquarters in Tampa

The expansion is part of a vision for company and creative growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Beth Luberecki
  • November 1, 2024
Construction firm's 'overcome anything' mindset pays off

The pandemic and Hurricane Ian nearly destroyed an upstart Fort Myers construction firm. It even cost the owners their new home. Now G&R Construction has a new showroom from which to embark on its next phase.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Elizabeth King, Louis Llovio
  • October 25, 2024
After suffering two storms in two weeks, business leaders share stories of resilience

The entire Gulf Coast was impacted by the one-two punch of hurricanes Helene and Milton. We share stories from executives after the storms — and how they plan to make a comeback.

  • Florida
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 24, 2024
AI captures history as virtual biographer in new venture

One Manatee County entrepreneur finds the solution to help people capture life stories without costly ghost writers: AI.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Laura Lyon
  • October 15, 2024
Tampa attorney gives youth in foster care hand with new app

Taylor Sartor takes an innovative approach to helping young people in the foster care system know their rights.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Laura Lyon
  • September 26, 2024
Noted Tampa businessmen host barbecue fundraiser for pal’s rare disease

The cook-off has grown to host thousands for 13 years in a row.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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