Strategies

Louis Llovio
May 25, 2023

Florida Aquarium launches creative plan to lure more businesses, donors

The Tampa aquarium has created a corporate membership program that aims to both raise money and create a cultural institution.

Strategies

Beth Luberecki
May 19, 2023

Strategy shift pays off for locally based homebuilder

No longer one of the little guys, Fort Myers-based Christopher Alan Homes — a $142M business — keeps expanding in Southwest Florida and statewide.

Strategies

Amanda Postma
May 16, 2023

Popular Sarasota flower shop rebrands, plots expansion to new markets

After more than 35 years, Beneva is getting a brand makeover, with a focus on the emotional side of the company's products and services. "We do so much more than just florals," says the CEO.

Strategies

Louis Llovio
May 10, 2023

Major Midwest hardware retailer buys land in Manatee

Wisconsin-based Menards has bought 30 acres of land east of Interstate 75.

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
May 9, 2023

Call center giant debuts $28M SWFL facility

Construction began in 2019.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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."

Strategies

Brian Hartz
April 25, 2023

Family business executive navigates major career change

With a background in finance and education, Kelly Hendry never expected to take over her father’s dredging and ship-repair company. Yet she’s risen to the challenge with bold and fresh ideas.

Strategies

By Alex Walsh
April 20, 2023

Banks flush with cash as customers squirrel away money

As consumers seek safer havens for their money in the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, Florida banks have benefited from a sharp rise in deposits, but challenges loom.

Finance

Louis Llovio
April 19, 2023

As more multimillion-dollar homes enter market, Realtors look to cash in

Despite the price tag, luxury agents say the skills needed to sell a mansion are not so different from those needed to sell an average house.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
April 6, 2023

Fast-growing Southeast sushi chain to make debut in Tampa, Naples

Rock N Development group plans 35 restaurant locations in the Sunshine State.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Brian Hartz
April 6, 2023

Clearwater family prepares for new era after acquisition

The decision to sell a successful family-owned business can be fraught with emotional baggage. Piper Fire Protection's unique corporate structure helped it get everyone onboard.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
April 4, 2023

Father-daughter duo mix risk with stability at $220M beer business

Even after five decades in the beer and beverage business, John Saputo isn’t ready to walk away. If (when) he does, he’s confident the next generation is ready to run the company.

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

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Florida Aquarium launches creative plan to lure more businesses, donors

Strategy shift pays off for locally based homebuilder

Popular Sarasota flower shop rebrands, plots expansion to new markets

Major Midwest hardware retailer buys land in Manatee

Call center giant debuts $28M SWFL facility

Top Marvel exec visits St. Pete, reveals secrets to blockbuster film success

Family business executive navigates major career change

Banks flush with cash as customers squirrel away money

As more multimillion-dollar homes enter market, Realtors look to cash in

Fast-growing Southeast sushi chain to make debut in Tampa, Naples

Clearwater family prepares for new era after acquisition

Father-daughter duo mix risk with stability at $220M beer business

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

Cannabis industry gears up for potential gold rush

Publix commits to addressing food insecurity

St. Pete asks residents to design its next creative neighborhood

Charlotte warehouse developer once jailed over alleged Hamas connection

Report: 4 markets in region among top 10 nationally in home price cuts

Frontier Airlines offers new Virginia flight from Tampa International

450-unit Nokomis apartment complex opens near Legacy Trail

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