Strategies

Elizabeth Djinis
May 20, 2026

Postcard company seeks to capture $500K in revenue — for starters — with AI shift

A legacy industry like postcards in your mailbox doesn’t seem ripe for the AI revolution. But some trial and error led one Clearwater company to a different result.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
May 19, 2026

The ‘Queen of pitch’ dishes on the secrets to her $2.5B success

Forbes Riley’s success in pitching billions of dollars of stuff, from ab rockers to Zoobooks, has led to a lifetime of hard-earned lessons.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Beth Luberecki
May 12, 2026

Workforce housing firm navigating pricing challenges adds units in Naples, Sarasota

Ohio developer CIG Communities, despite some bureaucratic and legislative challenges, grows its multifamily and workforce housing portfolio in Florida.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
May 8, 2026

Upstart auto injury medical practice targets ambitious growth plans

RejuvenX is a chain of auto injury clinics that is expanding across Florida, treating people who have been involved in vehicular crashes.

Manatee-Sarasota

Beth Luberecki
May 6, 2026

Fort Myers contractor goes global with marina storage niche technology

GCM Contracting Solutions’ ASAR automated storage solution made a big splash in the marina industry. Now it’s moving on to cars and other applications.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
May 2, 2026

Tampa technology company powers Naples' AI planning department tool

Blitz AI says bringing AI technology into a city or county planning department makes the process quicker without removing humans who make the final call.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
April 24, 2026

Eight months after sale, Tervis aims for resurgence, disruption

After a tumultuous year, a prominent drinkware manufacturer looks to pick up market share and grab opportunities. Moving slowly isn’t part of the strategy.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
April 21, 2026

Midwest gym franchise targets Gulf Coast for expansion

Fitness Premier 24/7 Sarasota has attracted potential franchisees due to its success in the market.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
April 17, 2026

Sarasota Ikea: Retailer's small-store strategy carries big impact

The soon-to-open Ikea is "huge" for Sarasota’s commercial real estate market, one broker says.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth Djinis
April 16, 2026

Rapidly growing payments tech firm embraces Tampa for talent

Payments firm Branch has done well with a decision to make Tampa its largest office. So well, it gets hundreds of applications for every job posting within days — many coming outside Florida.