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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 12, 2023
40 Under 40 class of 2023 are dreamers and doers

The region’s top young entrepreneurs and executives have success in abundance. They also are a resilient bunch, ready to tackle a variety of obstacles.

  • Class of 2023
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 25, 2023
St. Pete firm motors ahead on big plans to move fuel via rail lines

Belvedere Terminals' $750 million fuel delivery system will use specially designed railcars to haul 50 million barrels a year along the east coast of Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 16, 2023
Tervis names new CEO, former top exec moves into new role

The Tervis name and company dates back to 1946.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • January 15, 2024
Tampa real estate branding entrepreneur sells firm but isn't retiring

Longtime real estate branding and marketing entrepreneur Nancy Walker recently sold her business to two employees.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 28, 2024
10-year, $1.58 million lease deal for downtown Sarasota spa space

In the week's top commercial real estate news, apartments coming to Venice, a taste of Cuba in Tampa and rules changing in Southwest Florida.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 8, 2024
Naples dry-cleaning business overcomes series of obstacles, expands

The key to success at Platinum Dry Cleaners, a 40-employee, eight-vehicle business, revolves around a constant commitment to customer service.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 31, 2024
Clearwater company pays $7M for Venice, Bradenton senior living centers

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Tampa and Sarasota lay out affordable housing programs, and a Sanibel resort is being rebuilt.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • August 5, 2024
SWFL potato-infused food truck owners relish quick success

Jonathon Simpson and Hunter Busch are looking into expansion as word spreads of their unique menu items.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 2, 2024
Pinellas construction firm adds Sarasota office, nears $6M in revenue

Russell & Russell Construction builds everything from high-end condos to restaurants.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 17, 2024
Clearwater private air service firm nearly doubles revenue, to $40M

Keeping ultra-high-net-worth clients happy is what drives entrepreneur Barry Shevlin and his team at FlyUSA. A new enhanced membership program is a big aid in that effort.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 10, 2024
Jake Bowman, 39

40 Under 40 winner Jake Bowman is a partner at The Baldwin Group.

  • Class of 2024
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  • 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 Dan Veitkus, CEO & Managing Partner of Corsica Partners, LLC |
  • November 28, 2025
Q & A with Dan Veitkus, CEO & Managing Partner of Corsica Partners, LLC

Dan Veitkus, CEO & Managing Partner of Corsica Partners, LLC, a global strategic talent management firm, has been a member of the Gulf Coast CEO Forum since 2019.

  • Gulf Coast CEO Forum
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 25, 2023
International CPA turns Fort Myers into her global business hub

Marie Grasmeier didn't fret about starting an international tax accounting firm.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 25, 2023
A college president who almost didn't go to college

As a young woman, St. Petersburg native Tonjua Williams got an opportunity and has turned it into a career and a calling.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 17, 2026
Gasworx project's tallest residential building hits milestone

Construction crews celebrated completion of the 10th story on the Olivette residential building in Tampa’s Gasworx development.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 22, 2026
Sarasota officials approve $2.5M sale of historic downtown building

Architecture Sarasota, a nonprofit, intends to purchase the McCullough Pavilion in downtown Sarasota from the county.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 8, 2026
$60M in Manatee County projects coming to Lakewood Ranch area in 2026

Manatee County has multiple projects slated for Lena Road and Premier Sports Campus North.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 10, 2026
Pinellas boat giant backs CEO amid activist investor's 'failed management' accusations

Donerail has offered to buy MarineMax for nearly $1.1 billion.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 10, 2025
Officials deny east Manatee grocery store, storage facility proposal

Two Manatee commissioners cite flooding concerns. “It floods out there if you spit in the street,” commissioner Bob McCann said.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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