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By Jeff Brandes
October 29, 2025

Former state senator: Expanded term limits will be a big win for Florida

No business can flourish if it changes leaders every two years. But that’s Florida’s Legislature. Twelve-years terms would breed better, smarter results.

Opinion

By Elizabeth King
October 24, 2025

Studio that builds companies, backed by prominent leaders, launches in Sarasota

A group of Sarasota executives steeped in founding and exiting businesses has turned their attention — and wallets — to a new startup, Suncoast Venture Studio.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
October 23, 2025

Acclaimed local leadership author writes sequel — with her teenage kids

Teaching leadership skills should start at a young age, contends a two-time author on the subject. Her latest book, written with two leaders she knows rather well, proves the concepts are also ageless.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Denise Federer
October 21, 2025

5 traits that make a great third-generation family business leader

From humility to a nice human touch, it pays off to start developing these traits early in your career.

Advice

By Elizabeth King
October 17, 2025

Coworking spaces in region emphasize flexibility, culture

An amenities race — hello, cold plunge — is breaking out in developing and leasing coworking spaces. A pair of Sarasota entrepreneurs leads the way.

Florida

By Anastasia Dawson
September 23, 2025

Tampa area ranks third in Florida for job growth

According to the most recent report from FloridaCommerce, Tampa had 12,700 more private-sector jobs in August than it did last year – a 0.9% increase that accounts for 15% of the state’s gains.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Denise Federer
September 11, 2025

Shifting the paradigm on family business successions

Mindset matters when going through an ownership transition.

Advice

By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
September 3, 2025

Tackling imposter syndrome: How to begin

Self-doubt in the workplace, and in life, is a signal, not a setback.

Advice

By Denise Federer
August 13, 2025

Want to help your business thrive? Quit resisting the change.

Change is inevitable in life and in business. Here's how to make it happen.

Advice

By Elizabeth King
July 10, 2025

Bucs owners offer grants to hurricane-impacted businesses

The Glazer Family Small Business Fund was established to help those affected by Hurricane Milton.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Rich Mullins
July 3, 2025

Be wary of the power — and peril — of AI to record meetings

Legalities, ethics and more are at play when the automatic artificial intelligence kicks in on virtual calls.

Advice

By Denise Federer
June 17, 2025

How do you know when it's time to go? A business owner's guide to retiring

Retiring the right way takes planning — and courage.

Advice

By Denise Federer
June 13, 2025

For a successful business succession, don't sleep on mentorship

The generational divide in a family business shouldn't be an obstacle to strong, and consistent, communication.

Advice

By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
May 22, 2025

Lead like it's safe to speak: The real power of psychological safety

When the world outside feels chaotic, it’s tempting to double down on control. Fight that urge.

Advice

By Mark Gordon
May 16, 2025

USF debuts resilience video series for high-stress leaders, jobs

Instructor Bob Delaney has had two high-profile — and high-stress — careers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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