Tampa Bay Business News, Companies, Real Estate & Economic Development
Scott Sylvan Bell 
I said it and I pulled no punches. Maybe you agree with me. Or maybe you think I’m a lunatic who wants to force my views on others. Either way, I stand by what I said 100%. If you happen to disagree with me, regardless of your political leanings, I believe that by the time … Read more
Entrepreneurs from across the country recently attended the annual 2026 DOMINATE Entrepreneurial Summit, hosted in Clearwater, Florida just a few weeks ago. The mission was straightforward: Give business owners the information, resources, and connections they need to thrive in today’s challenging economic environment. And to achieve that mission, the event’s founder, Jeremy Knauff, brought some … Read more
Not all great stories start with a happy beginning This story starts with a mortgage that was due and a fridge that was empty. That means tough decisions were ahead. He walked to the closet and pulled out a prize possession. He looked at it twice before he listed it on Ebay, then the bids … Read more
The real estate coaching industry has enjoyed a bull run for well over a decade, driven largely by historically unnatural growth in the real estate market on a national scale. Throughout much of the country, home values have appreciated by percentages far above the historic 3-5% average. At the same time, elected officials have artificially … Read more
Despite increasing interest rates and credit balances, banks are facing a more challenging business environment today. That’s because late payments and defaults are also increasing, and unfortunately, that’s happening at an even faster pace compared to previous years. Our weak economy is also impacting consumers and small businesses as well. Since they don’t have the … Read more