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  • May 4, 2023
2023 Top Entrepreneur: Dr. Jacqueline Darna, founder of NoMo Nausea and Intellidoc, Tampa

Dr. Jacqueline Darna’s initial foray into medical entrepreneurship, a consumer product called NoMo Nausea, was a hit. Now she aims to disrupt telehealth.

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2023 Top Entrepreneur: Jen Whyte, co-founder of Fort Myers Brewing Co., Fort Myers

Jen Whyte has turned Fort Myers Brewing Co. from a sudsy side hustle into a much-loved local beer maker.

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  • May 4, 2023
2023 Top Entrepreneur: Jesse Biter, founder, PropLogix, Sarasota

Jesse Biter, with a keen eye for spotting trends, has applied his tech-focused entrepreneurial skillset in commercial real estate, software and the auto industry.

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  • May 4, 2023
2023 Top Entrepreneur: Teri Hansen, Priority Marketing, president and chief creative officer, Fort Myers

Some shrewd and counterintuitive decision-making has led Teri Hansen to prosper in a hypercompetitive field for 30 years.

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2023 Top Entrepreneur: Alex Miller, CEO of Mercedes Scientific, Lakewood Ranch

Alex Miller is the quintessential accidental entrepreneur, having fallen into it soon after college. Nearly three decades later, it remains her passion.

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  • May 4, 2023
2023 Top Entrepreneur: Brad Oleshansky, founder, CEO and developer of The Motor Enclave in Tampa

Brad Oleshansky left the corporate world to pursue a business in his lifelong passion: cars.

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  • May 4, 2023
Pair of former PepsiCo executives joins water company board

The move follows a lawsuit settlement.

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  • May 3, 2023
First Watch acquires six of its franchise-owned restaurants

The concept, which has 470 restaurants in 29 states, acquired the restaurants in Nebraska as part of its growth strategy.

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  • May 3, 2023
Tourist tax in Tampa surges, reaches nearly $33M in first half of fiscal year

The TDT collections in just March alone were up 13% over last year.

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  • May 3, 2023
Fort Myers architecture firm expands to Michigan with acquisition

Studio+ now has six offices nationwide.

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  • May 3, 2023
Cost of Port Charlotte resort climbs to nearly $700 million

The CEO of Allegiant says economic challenges continue to push up the cost of the Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor.

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  • May 3, 2023
Radio industry veteran returns to region to run five AM stations

Carolyn Cassidy has worked in Vermont, Massachusetts, Colorado and Ohio, in addition to Florida.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 3, 2023
7 principles to being a leader: Start with better breathing

Susan Freeman’s advice for those who seek a new path to become better leaders requires an open-your-mind (and body) spirit.

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  • May 2, 2023
Community bank names Sarasota market president

Mike Moschella has worked in both Sarasota and Manatee county markets for over 20 years.

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  • By Amanda Postma
  • May 2, 2023
Top Marvel exec visits St. Pete, reveals secrets to blockbuster film success

Marvel Studios executive Mitchell Bell, like some of the characters in the movies his company makes, says in business, you shouldn't run from fear. Says Bell: "If something scares you, do it."

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