Florida Business Minds
By The Florida Business Journals
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Florida Business Minds is a weekly podcast focused on the top business leaders in our state. Each week, we profile executives from across the state, rotating between the Tampa Bay, South Florida, Orlando and Jacksonville markets. Florida Business Minds is proudly presented by The Business Journals of Florida and sponsored by Peoples Gas.
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South Florida: Fort Lauderdale's Iconic Pier Sixty-Six Shines for a New Generation
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Tampa Bay: Appspace President Holly Grogan Talks Growth and the Impact of AI
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Jacksonville: Mona Co-Founder Andrew Leon Hanna Shares His Vision for Small Business FinTech
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Orlando: An Update on Florida's Venture Capital Market with Govo's Rob Panepinto
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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South Florida: With Land at a Premium, RK Centers Finds Success with Retail Strategy
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Tampa Bay: United Soccer League in Growth Mode as Sport's Popularity Continues to Rise
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Jacksonville: Nick Carrera Brings His Asado Life Restaurant to the Shipyards
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Orlando: Pharmaceutical Entrepreneur Stan Loomis Leads Industry Innovation
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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South Florida: Real Estate Veteran Lyle Stern Reflects on the Past, Present and Future of South Beach
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Tampa Bay: Florida Chamber CEO Shares Stats Impacting Businesses in Every Zip Code
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Jacksonville: Angela TenBroeck on Protecting and Growing Florida's Food Supply
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Orlando: Addition Financial CEO Kevin Miller Talks Growth, Lending and What Business Leaders Should Know
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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South Florida: City National's Jorge Gonzalez on Why Florida's Boom-Bust Cycles Are History
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Tampa Bay: Tackling the Challenges of Housing Costs with PMG Affordable's Dan Coakley
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Jacksonville: How Lisa "The Boatanista" Almeida Went From Rough Seas to Smooth Sailing
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Orlando: Publix Fights Off Competition as Florida's Grocery Battle Heats Up
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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South Florida: JM Family Enterprises CEO Dan Chait Reports on the Automotive Sector
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Tampa Bay: Peoples Gas VP Shawn Connell Forecasts the Future of Natural Gas in Florida
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Jacksonville: Florida's Homeowners Insurance Crisis Creates Opportunity for Itel
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Orlando: OEP's Bob O'Malley on the Future of Brightline and Commuter Rail Across Florida
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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South Florida Means Business: Bob Swindell Shares Why the Growth Will Continue
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Tampa Bay: Habitat for Humanity CEO Mike Sutton Builds Relationships to Inspire Giving
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Jacksonville: Axia Advisors Sean Shapiro on Growing Consolidation in the Trades Sector
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Orlando: The Impact of a Winning Women's Soccer Team on the Central Florida Community
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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South Florida: Is the Commercial Real Estate Market Bouncing Back?
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Tampa Bay: Vinik Sports Group CEO Steve Griggs Pushes the Fan Experience Envelope
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Jacksonville: Tourism Heats Up In Spite of Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Orlando: Angel de la Portilla Bridges the Divide Between Business and Government
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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South Florida: Richard Berkowitz Reflects on AI and People Skills in Business
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May 27, 2025 |
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Tampa Bay: Interim U.S. Attorney Gregory Kehoe Reflects on His Career and Legal Leadership
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May 20, 2025 |
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Jacksonville: Entrepreneur Craig Smith Serves up Food and Entertainment
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May 13, 2025 |
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Orlando: Tavistock CEO Craig Collin Shares Lake Nona Magic
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May 06, 2025 |
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Tampa Bay: Alicia Schulhof on Challenges and Opportunities in Pediatric Care
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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South Florida: How AI and Hybrid Work are Transforming the Legal Profession
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Jacksonville: PR Pro Jason Mudd - The Tools Have Changed, But the Profession Remains the Same
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Orlando: Align CEO Dena Jalbert Reports the M&A Market is Hot In Spite of Tariff Shock
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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South Florida: Carlos Fernandez-Guzman Explains Why Tariffs May Be a Good Thing
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Tampa Bay: Cirkul Co-Founder Garrett Waggoner on the Hydration Company's Super Bowl Splash
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Jacksonville: JU President Tim Cost Offers an Upbeat Assessment of Higher Ed's Impact Across Florida
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Orlando: Hispanic Chamber CEO Pedro Turushina Extends Reach to All Central Florida Business Owners
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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South Florida: The State of Healthcare in South Florida with Broward Health CEO Shane Strum
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Tampa Bay: Larry Feldman - "Things Were So Damn Cheap We Had to Buy Them"
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Jacksonville: Homegrown Hero Allishia Bauman Leads City Year Kids & Community Focus
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Orlando: Cole NeSmith and Creative City Project Drive the Arts in America's Entertainment Capital
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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South Florida: It's Called Native Realty for a Reason, and the Outlook is Optimistic
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Tampa Bay: The Accidental Entrepreneur Who Tells All After Finding Unexpected Success
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Jacksonville: Cadrenal Founder & CEO Quang Pham Rings the Bell Again with New Drug
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Orlando: CFX Executive Director Michelle Maikisch Provides a Road Map for 2025 and Beyond
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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South Florida: Serial Entrepreneur Christopher Barnett On Growing Business While Giving Back
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Tampa Bay: Boys & Girls Club Alum Freddy Williams Sees a Bright Future for Florida's Next Generation
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Jacksonville: Opera Singer Robyn Lamp Takes the Lead at Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Orlando: GO Sports CEO Jason Siegel Reports on the Business of Sports in Orlando
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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South Florida: United Way Miami President & CEO Symeria Hudson the Impact of Giving
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Tampa Bay: THEA CEO Greg Slater on Traffic Management Lessons That Apply Statewide
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Jacksonville: BHRS Companies Founder Brandon Hurd's Optimistic Outlook for 2025
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Orlando: Justin Williams Returns to Lead the Luxurious and Artistic Alfond Inn
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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South Florida: Melissa Medina and the Impact of eMerge Americas on Florida's Tech Scene
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Tampa Bay: Lynnette Clinton Rejoins BayCare Health System the Day Before Hurricane Helene
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Orlando: Central Florida's Oldest Theme Park Celebrates 75 Years of Family Entertainment
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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South Florida: Andrew Doole Previews the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Jacksonville: PR Pro Natalie DeYoung Dishes on What's Hot and What's Not in Media
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Tampa Bay: Hospitality, History and the Epicurean Vibe with Mainsail President Joe Collier
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Jacksonville: ETM President Tyler Mathews Eyes Expansion to Additional Florida Markets
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Orlando: Oktoberfest Intrigue as a Favorite German Restaurant Considers a New Location
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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South Florida: The Research Park at FAU Fuels the Region's Growing Tech Scene
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Tampa Bay: The Next Generation Steps Up to Stage Disney On Ice and Other Favorites
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Jacksonville: The Future is Now in Jax as Tony Cho's Vision Becomes a Reality
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Orlando: ThreatLocker CEO Danny Jenkins Explains the Mysterious World of Cybersecurity
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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South Florida: With Worldwide Interest in the Region, Are We Immune to a Slowdown?
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Tampa Bay: Oscar Horton Among Our Inaugural 10 Most Admired CEO's
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Jacksonville: Eddie Farah - Home Grown and Heavily Invested in the Success of River City
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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South Florida: Heathcare Entrepreneur Dr. Alejandro Badia Disrupts Urgent Care
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Orlando: EA Sports Exec Daryl Holt Reports on the Much Anticipated College Football 25
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Tampa Bay: Home Grown Business and Civic Leader Mike Griffin Charts Florida's Future
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Jacksonville: How the New Kid in the Neighborhood Took Over the Real Estate Market
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Orlando: International Space Medicine Expert Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta Joins UCF Team
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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South Florida: Related Companies SVP Jordan Rathlev Remains Bullish on the Florida Real Estate
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Tampa Bay: Thomas Mantz Drives Home the Impact of Food and Shelter Insecurity on Business
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Jacksonville: J.P. Morgan's Matt Marcin Eyes Opportunity with JAX continuing growth
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Unicorp CEO Chuck Whittall Taps the Brakes on Development But Remains Optimistic
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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South Florida: UDT CEO Henry Fleches Offers AI Adoption Advice for Business Leaders
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May 28, 2024 |
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Jacksonville: Cybersecurity Expert Chris Freedman Has a Warning for Businesses
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May 21, 2024 |
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Orlando: VyStar Credit Union's Lysa Barbano Leads Central Florida Expansion Efforts
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May 14, 2024 |
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Tampa Bay: Business and Civic Leader Ed Narain on the Social Climate and the Politization of DEI
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May 07, 2024 |
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South Florida: The Sunshine State's Edge for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Tampa Bay: The Critical Role of Workforce Development in a Challenging Labor Market
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Jacksonville: NLP Logix CEO Ted Willich on Florida's Future in AI and Machine Learning
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Orlando: Port Canaveral CEO Captain John Murray Prepares for Cruise Passenger Growth
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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South Florida: Coworking on a Yacht? It's the Future According to Quest Workspaces CEO
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Tampa Bay: Holland & Knight's CEO Reveals How AI is Transforming the Legal Profession
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Jacksonville: Malone Air Charter CEO Christine Kirk Prepares to Level Off in the Year Ahead
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Orlando: Brevard Zoo Executive Director Keith Winsten Drives Toward $100 Million Goal
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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South Florida: Banking Veteran Fab Brumley Reports on the Economy, AI, and the Year Ahead
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Tampa Bay: Fifth Third Commercial Bank Chief Economist Jeff Korzenik's Cautious Forecast
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Jacksonville: CEO Bryan Moll and Gateway Jax Aim to Duplicate Their Development Success
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Tampa Bay: Luxury Real Estate Remains Red Hot In Spite of Economic Concerns
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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South Florida: Verdex Construction Founder Rex Kirby Offers His 2024 Outlook on Development
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Family Business, Philanthropy and the Arts: Liz Dimmitt on the Past, Present and Future
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Jacksonville: Why the First Coast Continues to Attract Tourists in a Competitive Market
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Orlando: Tackling Affordable Housing with Habitat for Humanity's Catherine Steck McManus
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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South Florida: Abe Ng's Sushi Maki Overcomes Challenges and Keeps Rolling
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Tampa Bay: Tackling Florida's Top Concerns with Former State Senator Jeff Brandes
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Jacksonville: Ability Housing CEO Targets Expansion to Serve More Communities
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Orlando: The Inspirational Story of Tennis Phenom Turned VC Leader Gregg Hill
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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South Florida: United Way of Broward County CEO Kathleen Cannon on the Impact of Giving
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Tampa Bay: Celestar CEO Leads Intelligence Industry's Growing Presence in Florida
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Jacksonville: Amped Up! Inside the Success of The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Orlando: OUC CEO Clint Bullock's Mission to Improve Renewable Energy and EV Opportunities
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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South Florida: The Pulse of Public-Private Partnerships with Beacon Council's Rodrick Miller
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Tampa Bay: SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams on the Synergy Between Higher Ed and Business
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Jacksonville: Ultimate CEO Honoree Quang Pham Plants the BioScience Flag in JAX
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Orlando: YMCA of Central Florida Handles Demand While Planning for Future Growth
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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South Florida: How Does Our Growing Tech Scene Compare to Austin or Silicon Valley?
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Tampa Bay: Peoples Gas VP Joann Wehle on the Impact of Clean Energy on Florida's Economy
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Jacksonville: FURYK & FRIENDS Tees Up Another Fun-Filled Week for a Good Cause
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Orlando: Central Florida's Growing Hispanic Population Welcomes Business Opportunity
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Tampa Bay: Vinik Sports Group COO Mark Pitts Shares Inspiration, Leadership and Teamwork
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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South Florida: Who's Bigger in Banking? Florida vs Texas in the Battle for Big Bucks
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Jacksonville: Justin Honeysuckle and the Team at TendedBar Blend Technology and Mixology
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Orlando: Rentyl Resorts Blends the Comforts of Home with High End Resorts
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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South Florida: Stiles President Scott MacLaren on the Biggest Challenge Facing Florida
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Tampa Bay: First Horizon Bank's Marty Lanahan on Leadership, Florida's Economy, and Giving Back
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Orlando: UCF Drives Economic Impact in Collegiate Sports Conference Shuffle
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Jacksonville: An Economic Outlook from VyStar Credit Union CEO Brian Wolfburg
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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South Florida: Business and Community Leader Tony Argiz on the Economy and Giving Back
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Tampa Bay: The Inspiration for University of Tampa President Ron Vaughn to Rebuild the Campus
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Jacksonville: Minor League Baseball Jumbo Shrimp Score Major Hits with Fans
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Orlando: The Biggest Names in Boating Navigate Innovation and Carbon Neutral Goals
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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South Florida: City Furniture CEO Andrew Koenig on Family, Culture and Continuous Improvement
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Tampa Bay: How Do Florida's Major Markets Compare Economically Against Each Other?
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Jacksonville: Firehouse Subs CEO Mike Hancock Shares Recipe for Franchise Success
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Orlando: Travel and Tourism Continue Driving Central Florida's Economic Engine
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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South Florida: UM President Dr. Julio Frenk on the Vital Link Between Higher Ed and Business
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May 30, 2023 |
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Jacksonville: Higher Interest Rates? The Outlook from Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic
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May 23, 2023 |
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Tampa Bay: From RN to CEO - BayCare Health System's Stephanie Conners on Leadership
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May 16, 2023 |
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Orlando: Prospera CEO Leads Hispanic Small Business Growth Across the Southeast and Beyond
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May 09, 2023 |
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South Florida: Magic Mushrooms, Ecstasy and the Psychedelic Path to Mental Health Treatment
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May 02, 2023 |
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Tampa Bay: An Inside Look at Florida's Clean Energy with Tim O'Connor of Peoples Gas
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Orlando: Attorney & Entrepreneur John Morgan Weighs In on the Business and Political Climate
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Jacksonville: Ready for Takeoff! Mark VanLoh Charts Expansion at JAX and Cecil Airport
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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South Florida: Why Our Region is Recession Proof in the Commercial Real Estate Sector
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Tampa Bay: Embracing Diversity in Business with Equality Florida's Nadine Smith
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Jacksonville: Florida's Thriving Spirits Industry Tips the Glass to St. Augustine Distillery
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Orlando: Magic CEO Alex Martins on Community and the Sports + Entertainment District
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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South Florida: Uncertainty and Rising Interest Rates Test the Region's Small Businesses
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Tampa Bay: Michael Tomor's Passion Leads Increased Exposure and Funding for the Arts
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Jacksonville: Mayo Clinic in Florida CEO Dr. Kent Thielen Highlights Breakthroughs in Patient Care
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Orlando: National Entrepreneur Center's New Leader Has Ambitious Goals
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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South Florida: Inside Tech and the M&A Market with Jaret Davis of Greenberg Traurig
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Tampa Bay: Bloomin' Brands CEO David Deno and His Team Serve Up Success
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Jacksonville: A Robust Commercial Real Estate Sector Prepares for a Pullback
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Orlando: AdventHealth's Randy Haffner on Leadership, Community, and the Challenges Ahead
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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South Florida: Novo CEO Michael Rangel on the Impact of Relo's to the Local Tech Scene
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Tampa Bay: Banking Veteran Nikky Flores Offers An Upbeat Outlook for Florida Business Owners
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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South Florida: Phil Purcell Highlights the Marine Industry's Massive Impact on Florida's Economy
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Tampa Bay: Melanie Griffin Spreads Sunshine Across the State as Florida DBPR Secretary
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Jacksonville: Bank of America's Mark Bennett Offers an Optimistic Economic Outlook
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Orlando: Foundry CEO Paul Ellis Surveys Florida's Unique Commercial Real Estate Market
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Tampa Bay: Dr. Patrick Hwu Leads Moffitt Cancer Center and Moonlights in "The ReMissions"
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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South Florida: Restaurant People Founder & CEO Tim Petrillo Shares the Ingredients for Success
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Jacksonville: Pet Paradise CEO Guides Growth and Enhanced Services for Furry Friends
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Orlando: Inez Long Explains Why Florida is a Magnet for Minority Small Business Migration
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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South Florida: Is Miami's Tech Scene Having a Moment, or Is This a Movement?
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Tampa Bay: Coke Florida Chairman & CEO Troy Taylor Invests Locally to Grow Statewide
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Orlando: Inside Disney World with President Jeff Vahle, Whose Career Comes Full Circle
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Jacksonville: President A. Zachary Faison Leads Growth at Edward Waters University
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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South Florida: Is DE&I Taken For Granted? Germaine Smith-Baugh Shares Surprising Insight
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Tampa Bay: President Rhea Law Energizes The University of South Florida's Growth
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Jacksonville: PS27 Ventures Founder & CEO Jim Stallings Invests in Florida's Future, and Beyond
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Orlando: Craig Ustler's Creative Village Drives Continuing Growth of the Downtown Core
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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South Florida: Cruising's Comeback with Celebrity Cruises President & CEO Lisa Lutoff Perlo
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Tampa Bay: John Couris Charts the Future of Healthcare at Tampa General Hospital
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Jacksonville: BDO Managing Director Jim White Takes the Temperature on Florida's Economy
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Orlando: How Healthy is the Central Florida Small Business Community?
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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South Florida: OneWorld Properties CEO Reveals Why South Florida Real Estate Remains Hot
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Tampa Bay: Lightning Owner and Business Leader Jeff Vinik Shares His Optimistic Economic Outlook
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Jacksonville: Pat Geraghty Grows Florida Blue to Serve the State's Diverse Population
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Orlando: Walt Disney's Vision Becomes Reality in Central Florida's Transportation Hub
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May 31, 2022 |
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South Florida: Eddy Arriola on the Impact of Community Banking on Florida's Growth
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May 24, 2022 |
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Tampa Bay: TECO Peoples Gas President Helen Wesley Invests in Florida's Future
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May 17, 2022 |