The Steps Tampa Bay Business Owners Should Take Before Selling a Company

Early preparation can shape value, buyer confidence and deal terms before a business is listed.

Last Rep expands Tampa distribution for THC drink, targets 100 stores

Cans of Last Rep THC recovery drink on a production line during an early manufacturing run.

Tampa startup Last Rep is expanding its THC recovery drink into up to 100 retail stores.

Nakery Beauty built a $21M business by listening to women over 50

Liz Folce, founder and CEO of Nakery Beauty, stands in front of a pink floral wall wearing a white lace dress.

The Tampa Bay founder turned overlooked needs into a $21M beauty brand.

Greenlane plans 2–3 new Tampa Bay stores each year

Greenlane drive-thru restaurant exterior with green panel facade and roadside sign under a bright blue sky.

Erica Spector Wishnow came up with Greenlane during long car rides in Covid, when she spent hours driving her children and faced the same frustration at nearly every drive-thru window. Her kids wanted burgers and fries, and she wanted something filling that aligned with her vegetarian diet and left her satisfied. “I wasn’t just going … Read more

Big Frog grows to 75 stores, plans 10 more in 2026

A Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More storefront

The Dunedin franchisor is using AI to speed production without losing the human touch.

The early decisions that shaped Buddy Brew Coffee

Susan Ward prepares coffee at an espresso machine as Dave Ward looks on inside a Buddy Brew Coffee space.

How early choices around trust shaped Buddy Brew Coffee’s growth.

Volta bets downtown St. Pete is ready for gourmet grocery

Rendering of Volta Wine + Market interior at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg

Volta Wine + Market is betting downtown St. Pete wants a great vibe and a gourmet grocer built for everyday life.