The Wine Garden of Polk County When Lisa Brophy opened The Wine Garden on April 1, 2025, in Lakeland, it was the culmination of a lifelong dream. The wine and gourmet food retail market, complete […]
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LUCIGO Jewelry, founded by Paola Swartz, CEO and Co-Founder, was created to offer authentic, ethically sourced Colombian emeralds to women worldwide. Each piece of LUCIGO Jewelry is a celebration of resilience, strength, and inner brilliance—a […]
It’s a hyper-competitive world out there for entrepreneurs and small business owners. They can have a great idea and love what they do but will always need to have focus and a competitive advantage to […]
In the charming town of Fernandina Beach, a new preschool has opened its doors, serving children ages 2 to 5. The founder, Donna Ferreira, a dedicated educator with a passion for early childhood education, saw […]
In November 2022, three men with a passion for railcar mechanics and a commitment to exceptional customer service founded Sunshine Rail Service in Putnam County, Florida. James Hinson, Doug Fournier, and Joe Fournier launched the company with a […]
Red7Tees is a custom apparel company specializing in embroidery, screen printing, and direct-to-garment printing for a diverse range of clients. The business was acquired in November of 2024 by Mike Hume. Mike is a retired […]
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Origins The beginnings of Authentifi AI did not unfold in a moment of crisis or sudden revelation. Instead, the idea emerged gradually, shaped by decades of experience in technology and a changing digital landscape that […]
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My Direct Physician of Hillsborough County When Dr. Seetha Lakshmi opened My Direct Physician, a medical clinic in Tampa, she set out to offer something that felt lost in today’s fast-paced healthcare system—time, attention, and […]
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In charming downtown Milton, Florida, a culinary journey steeped in family tradition and ambitious spirit is unfolding with The Sweet Greek. Melissa Simpson owns this vibrant business that’s a celebration of heritage, hospitality, and the […]
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After retiring from the US Navy, Foday Sambolah and his wife decided to embark on a new adventure by purchasing a property with the intention of investing and flipping it. Foday, who had become a […]
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