Strategies

Brian Hartz
April 3, 2023

Tampa Bay socioeconomic snapshot: Not bad — but lots of room to get better

For the sixth consecutive year, the Tampa Bay Partnership’s 2023 Regional Competitiveness Report has spelled out, in painstaking detail, the region’s highs and lows.

Strategies

Brian Hartz
March 29, 2023

Cannabis industry gears up for potential gold rush

If a ballot initiative succeeds next year, Floridians won’t need a medical card to buy cannabis, and legalization of the weed would be a business bonanza. But risks abound.

Strategies

Louis Llovio
March 24, 2023

Publix commits to addressing food insecurity

The Lakeland grocery giant held a hunger summit to work with food banks on how to best get food to those in need — a growing population.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Brian Hartz
March 16, 2023

Activist investor explains decision to go public with performance concerns

Legion Partners Asset Management has challenged Tampa-based Primo Water Corp. for what it views as a subpar return on invested capital and customer growth.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
March 8, 2023

Pickleball competition heats up — with millions of dollars at stake

A variety of entrepreneurs in the region are racing to get into — or get ahead — in the business of pickleball, with soon-to-be national leagues, all-encompassing social and sports clubs, and more.

Strategies

Amanda Postma
March 7, 2023

Sarasota law firm embraces growth to achieve top tier status

For a while, the founders of what's now Bentley Goodrich Kison resisted big-time growth. Not anymore.

Beth Luberecki
March 7, 2023

Plumbing pro takes high-tech, professional approach to essential service

After going through two prior incarnations of his plumbing company, entrepreneur John Verhof has hit on a concept built for the long haul.

Entrepreneurs

Amanda Postma
March 6, 2023

Kilt-wearing window-washing company looks to expand into Tampa

Exterior home services company plans to add 10 franchises to the Tampa area.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
March 6, 2023

Industry panel: Expect fewer amenities in new residential developments

Industry insiders discuss the residential market and how, with rising costs and a diminished appetite for debt, developers are likely to cut down on extras.

Commercial Real Estate

Mark Gordon
March 2, 2023

Pittsburgh Pirates GM talks leadership, trust, culture — and replacing a legend

Creating a stellar corporate culture is a must-do in today’s work environment. Pro sports executive Ben Cherington says he’s learned that to deliver the best culture, you have to first have the best people.