Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
June 27, 2024

Naples couple builds $65M animal handling facility at JFK airport

The ARK at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City has handled all kinds of animals, from horses to snakes. Its success — including more than $7 million in annual revenue — stems from a determined and dogged Naples couple.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Beth Luberecki
June 25, 2024

Niche Fort Myers wrap packaging firm celebrates steady wins

The packaging executive at a family-run business with five decades of success says a key lesson along the way is simple yet can be scary at first: Over-communicate with customers, especially when things go south.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Laura Lyon
June 21, 2024

The business of crane safety: From skyscrapers to zoos to toilet paper

The boom in construction over the past several decades has led to a boom in cranes operating across Florida. That, in turn, has boosted a company dedicated to training people how to use cranes safely.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Laura Lyon
June 20, 2024

Accidental Tampa area wedding venue owner embraces new gig

What started as a pandemic fill-in has become a thriving business for Toni Miller and her family.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
June 19, 2024

Resilient bar owner celebrates 25 years of success — and grit

Two-plus decades running bars and nightclubs have taught Joanna Olsen a lot about resilience and persistence. “Never quit," she says. "Just get back in there and conquer."

Florida

Beth Luberecki
June 14, 2024

New president of high-end builder grapples with high cost challenges

Recently named president of Kurtz Homes Naples, David Gordon will keep building on his father-in-law’s legacy while adding some new touches.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
June 5, 2024

Bankruptcy judge OKs Hoffmann's $21.25M purchase of Midwest dairy

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. won a bankruptcy auction last week for the Illinois dairy company.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
June 5, 2024

The Factory in St. Pete sells, anchor tenant rebrands

A building sale in St. Petersburg resulted in the expansion and rebranding of an immersive art experience.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Laura Lyon
June 4, 2024

Manatee sheet metal manufacturer buys seven machines to boost efficiency

Gator Stamping CEO lives by one his business mantras: ‘You can never rest on what you do. You've always got to be reinventing yourself.’

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
June 2, 2024

AeroVanti founder's lawyer walks away from $30M contempt case

A federal judge has granted permission for Patrick Britton-Harr's attorney to withdraw from the case.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Laura Lyon
May 29, 2024

Lakeland startup makes tech-driven advances in publishing field

A husband-and-wife team seeks to help authors and publishers come together quicker — and with markedly improved books that will sell more copies.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
May 27, 2024

Anna Maria Oyster Bar founder to slow down, names next CEO

Restaurateur John Horne found a succession plan in the office next door to his, with up-and-coming executive Eleni Sokos.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
May 24, 2024

AeroVanti founder's brother says life, finances in tatters from company collapse

After futile efforts to help his brother's floundering private air service company, debts and pressure mount for Todd Britton-Harr.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
May 23, 2024

Venice construction company founder to sell firm to 3 employees

Owner Jeff Charlotte has partnered with three of his employees to take over his construction business.

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
May 20, 2024

Norman Love Confections names new CEO; founder to stay with firm

While founder Norman Love aims to slow down, the company he founded nearly 25 years ago has big-growth goals in mind. "This company has been chomping at the bit to grow," says Love.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Naples couple builds $65M animal handling facility at JFK airport

Niche Fort Myers wrap packaging firm celebrates steady wins

The business of crane safety: From skyscrapers to zoos to toilet paper

Accidental Tampa area wedding venue owner embraces new gig

Resilient bar owner celebrates 25 years of success — and grit

New president of high-end builder grapples with high cost challenges

Bankruptcy judge OKs Hoffmann's $21.25M purchase of Midwest dairy

The Factory in St. Pete sells, anchor tenant rebrands

Manatee sheet metal manufacturer buys seven machines to boost efficiency

AeroVanti founder's lawyer walks away from $30M contempt case

Lakeland startup makes tech-driven advances in publishing field

Anna Maria Oyster Bar founder to slow down, names next CEO

AeroVanti founder's brother says life, finances in tatters from company collapse

Venice construction company founder to sell firm to 3 employees

Norman Love Confections names new CEO; founder to stay with firm

Fort Myers Beach’s new, resilient The Beach Bar opens

National real estate firm names new leadership for Sarasota office

Well-known Sarasota industrial space up for rent

Port Charlotte's Sunseeker resort sold for $200 million

Faith-based health care giant buys 77-year-old Polk medical group

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