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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 7, 2021
Tiffany Bailey, 37

Bayside Sod Inc., President

  • Class of 2021
  • By Denise Federer |
  • April 8, 2021
Five steps every family business should take for a successful succession

In going from one generation to the next in a family-run company, there are a lots of minefields to avoid. A big one: Don’t rule from retirement.

  • Advice
  • By A.G. Lafley |
  • April 16, 2021
Want a glistening factory? First kill the snakes.

A global manufacturing executive behind several multibillion-dollar brands reflects back on some core decisions — and how Florida can be a manufacturing hub.

  • Industries
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 6, 2021
To cut down on interview no shows, restaurant owner turns to incentives

Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria offers cash to lure new employees

  • Travel-Tourism
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 27, 2021
What They're Saying: Cushman & Wakefield

Projected Tampa Bay job growth through 2025 will further boost apartment rent growth to among tops in the nation, new report states.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 15, 2021
Young and bold entrepreneur quickly builds beauty school brand

Young entrepreneur follows through on a critical business practice, in re-investing significantly into her company. It’s already begun to pay off.

  • Strategies
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 13, 2020
Stick together: Growth equity leaders partner up for the long haul

Steve Lux, Travis Milks and Brian Model, the co-founders of Tampa, Florida-based Topmark Partners, have worked alongside each other for 20 years.

  • Finance
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 20, 2020
Music man: Restaurateur looks to add pitch-perfect venue to city

Lucas Herraiz, undeterred by pandemic challenges, believes a Japanese-style karaoke club will top the charts in St. Petersburg, Florida's eclectic Grand Central District.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 12, 2021
Rock industry veterans drum up interest in new venue

Looking beyond the pandemic, a pair of music industry entrepreneurs target a new entertainment business with an old-school vibe.

  • Travel-Tourism
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 15, 2020
Rod Nobrega, 36

Suffolk, project executive

  • Class of 2020
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 15, 2020
Christin Lilly, 38

Beach Babe Boutique, owner

  • Class of 2020
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 13, 2019
Firm overcomes obstacles, setbacks to reach real success

Their products may be faux. But the potential is genuine at Creative Architectural Resin Products.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 20, 2019
Work at 200 Central is like an upgrade to Versailles

Two years after buying 200 Central Ave., downtown St. Petersburg's most iconic office building, owner Third Lake Capital has unveiled a series of improvements to the lobby and new tenants.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 21, 2020
Top brokers join new firms in Tampa, Fort Myers

Avison Young and Colliers International add veterans Ayers, Stoneburner to their rosters.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 28, 2020
Senior living complex hones in on luxury with $60 million project

Active senior living community raises the stakes in the effort to stay ahead of trends — and discerning residents.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 6, 2020
Tampa office values, along with rents, have climbed in the past decade

New study says office values are up nearly 30% over the past decade; experts see more growth on the horizon.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota City Center deal could have "transformative impact"

Feldman Equities and partners plan to spend up to $10 million to enhance their newest acquisition in downtown Sarasota.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 13, 2020
Medical practice digests large growth plans

Florida Digestive Health Specialists seeks to deliver on the latest in health care trends.

  • Health Care
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 17, 2019
Entrepreneur: Employees and employers can benefit from confidence, negotiation training

Even Fortune 500 executives have gaps in confidence when they doubt their worth. There are ways to get it back.

  • Leadership
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 14, 2019
In Focus: Fort Myers

The Lee County submarket of Fort Myers has tempered somewhat in the past year after reaching a number of commercial real estate superlatives

  • Commercial Real Estate
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