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By Amanda Postma
May 4, 2023

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.

Entrepreneurs

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By Louis Llovio
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.

Entrepreneurs

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By Mark Gordon
May 4, 2023

Pair of former PepsiCo executives joins water company board

The move follows a lawsuit settlement.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
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.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
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.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
May 3, 2023

Fort Myers architecture firm expands to Michigan with acquisition

Studio+ now has six offices nationwide.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
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.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
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.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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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.

Leadership

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By Business Observer Staff
May 2, 2023

Community bank names Sarasota market president

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

Manatee-Sarasota

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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."