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Kendal Potesta, 37

A new chicken salad franchisee quickly earns companywide national recognition.

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Sofia Gonzalez, 33

A marketing entrepreneur says helping other business grow is "where my heart is."

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Jordan Hallam, 38

A banker who didn't think he'd be a banker now relishes opportunity to provide businesses with capital.

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Cole Richardson, 30

An entrepreneur and girls' high school soccer coach follows her heart.

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Sidney Turner, 35

A psychologist and researcher combats trauma with retreat.

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Clay Hollis, 34

A lobbyist learned long ago that government is about finding balance.

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Jenny Lenz, 33

A New York City investment banker follows her prominent mentor and mom into luxury global real estate, based in Naples.

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Brie Tulp, 34

A real estate professional's quick trip turned into a new life.

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Stephenie Davis, 37

A friend and mentor pushed a manufacturing CEO to ninja status.

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Matthew Ram, 37

A hotel acquisitions executive leans on experience in a tough market.

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Ashley Dietz, 37

An Australian adventure set the tone for an exec’s fast-moving nonprofit career.

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  • October 12, 2023
Site cleared for rebirth of noted Sarasota bath and racket club

Rebranded as Bath + Racquet Residences & Club, the mixed-use development is expected to be a catalyst for south Sarasota.

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Publix signs on as sponsor of the Florida Panthers

The Lakeland grocer and South Florida hockey team have signed a multiyear deal.

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  • October 12, 2023
St. Pete names new economic development leader

After months of looking for a CEO, St. Pete Area EDC picks candidate from Iowa.

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  • By Jim Stinson
  • October 11, 2023
University of Tampa professor honored for entrepreneurship

Rebecca White, a professor and entrepreneur director at the University of Tampa, was honored by a national group.

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