Strategies

By Jim Stinson
June 20, 2023

St. Pete firm adds office 700 miles away — rather than lose employee

An accounting firm in St. Pete found a creative solution to keep an employee, who, for family reasons, needed to move 700 miles away.

Strategies

By Beth Luberecki
June 16, 2023

Yacht subscription business off to smooth start

Naples-based Exclusive Yachts offers the first subscription-based membership club for luxury yacht experiences. Two keys to the early success: be thoughtful and be flexible.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Amanda Postma
June 14, 2023

Downtown Bradenton seeks to grow its arts scene

As more people flock to the area, the arts and culture scene in Bradenton is growing — with a new gallery and a $15 million expansion.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
June 9, 2023

AI: Opportunity or obsolescence for workers?

With AI technology fueling a revolution, companies and employees are looking at how — and if — humans can work alongside automation.

Technology

By Mark Gordon
June 9, 2023

Creative organizations and entrepreneurs get real with artificial intelligence

Entities across the region discover a variety of ways to incorporate advanced technology into the daily workflow, with an eye toward increased efficiency.

Technology

By Amanda Postma
May 30, 2023

The Louis Vuitton of real estate, Living Vogue seeks to glam up industry

In four frenzied years, luxury real estate brokerage Living Vogue has added a second location and is now up to 100 agents. "We had confidence in ourselves," the co-founder says.

Strategies

By Mark Gordon
May 29, 2023

Tampa developer has new weapon in community amenity battle: A farm

Metro Development Group seeks to wow, and win over, homebuyers with a unique farm offering.

Strategies

By 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

By 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

By 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

By 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

By Mark Gordon
May 9, 2023

Call center giant debuts $28M SWFL facility

Construction began in 2019.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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."

Strategies

By 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

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St. Pete firm adds office 700 miles away — rather than lose employee

Yacht subscription business off to smooth start

Downtown Bradenton seeks to grow its arts scene

AI: Opportunity or obsolescence for workers?

Creative organizations and entrepreneurs get real with artificial intelligence

The Louis Vuitton of real estate, Living Vogue seeks to glam up industry

Tampa developer has new weapon in community amenity battle: A farm

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

Naples attorney promoted to partner

Florida ranks second nationwide for most expensive home on market

Tampa restaurant giant eliminates major position

SWFL plumbing business expands, launching air conditioning service unit

Manatee County port absolved of involvement in oil spill

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