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Change and Adapt

John Williams helped take one Gulf Coast firm to the top of a niche industry. Now, after a two-year break, he's back.

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Pet Protection

Dogs will no longer be second-class citizens in the backseats of cars with Joe Volpe's patented invention. Mass market vindication, and sales, are his next challenges.

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Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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Shady Business

Florida Shade Co.'s plan to build shade structures in the Sunshine State is paying dividends. Now the owner sets his sights on positioning his firm for long-term growth.

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Well-known HVAC industry business owner dies at 72

Mark Anderson grew the Cortez Heating and Air Conditioning company from five to 40 employees during the span of his ownership.

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Business agility: empower employees to be better remote workers

Implementing mobility and flexibility is key.

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Retail, dining destination uses outside setup to its advantage amid pandemic

Hyde Park Village in Tampa has promoted outdoor shopping and dining experiences lately.

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State closes in on 16,000 legal cannabis industry jobs.

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Wed Ahead

Forget Northern California. A web-based business that connects newlyweds with honeymoons relocated to the Tampa region — with an eye on rapid growth.

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Terraform Design turns ordinary plywood into functional works of art. The young entrepreneur behind the business has big plans.

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Wildlife wonderer

Marc Harris intimately explores the far reaches of Florida's Everglades. What he photographs is so impressive, some deny that it is even real.

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Access Granted

ID&C makes wristbands used at many of the most talked-about festivals nationwide. Ambitious growth plans aim for even greater industry dominance.

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No More What Ifs

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Secured Success

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Bash Brothers

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