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An Open Letter from the Governor About Economic Development. You have probably heard that Florida is the Sunshine State, and you would probably agree that each state has its own defining characteristic. New York has... more
Creating Cogs and Dreams
Lead, leverage, innovate. Repeat. A case study in redefining the potential of philanthropy through bold ventures and calculated risks. Impatient. Dissatisfied. Restless. Probably not the first adjectives you’d expect to describe one of Florida’s largest... more
Ripple Effect
A rising tide of collaboration is buoying St. Petersburg's marine industry cluster. To Larry Langebrake, the past five years must feel like a blur. Or perhaps a wave that continues to build. The tide of... more
Serial Starter
Tech entrepreneur Tom Wallace shares his views on life in the world of betting the house to build something out of nothing. Tom Wallace knows startups. For more than 20 years, he's been both a... more
Legendary Landscapes
November marked the 50th birthday of one of the Super Region's wondrous ecological resources: Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando. Leu Gardens was given to the city of Orlando in 1961 by resident Harry P.... more
Message in a Bottle
Wine and social media entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk arrives in Orlando with a glass-full approach to the next big opportunity. At age 8, he operated seven lemonade stands in his neighborhood, and by 10 he... more
Green Lights
The drive toward environmental enterprise and sustainability is creating an expressway shared by both entrepreneurs and educators. Entrepreneurs, quite apparently, like the business of green—as in the environment and sustainability. The idea isn't new,... more
Education on the Go
Like many entrepreneurs on the fast track, Tom Cannon sought a crash course in strategic planning. The BungoBox franchisor got up to speed using the Rollins Business Accelerator. With the tough economy locked tighter than... more
Party (Planning) Time!
The new rules for event organizing preach restraint and vigilance but leave room for panache. As you read this, many organizations across the region are making plans for their holiday parties. And so they should... more
Wright Place
Florida Southern College The organic designs that grace the campus of Florida Southern College in Lakeland have long been recognized as the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, hailed by the American Institute of Architects as... more
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