CEO Connect: David Habib spills his saucey secrets

David Habib discusses scaling Yo Mama’s Foods from a Clearwater kitchen to national retail during a live CEO Connect interview.

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David Habib speaks on stage during a CEO Connect interview with Bridgette Bello at the Motor Enclave in Tampa
The next generation of leadership at International Diamond Center

How Keith Leclerc’s son and sons-in-law are stepping into leadership roles at International Diamond Center as the family business enters its next chapter.

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International Diamond Center leadership collage featuring Brian Leclerc, Brian Stamey, Chad Masters and founders Keith and Peggy Leclerc
How David Habib built Yo Mama’s Foods

From his family kitchen in Clearwater, David Habib built Yo Mama’s Foods into a national clean-label brand sold in 24,000 stores.

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Yo Mama’s Foods founder David Habib sits among pallets of packaged sauces inside the company’s Clearwater warehouse
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa donates $750,000 to Tampa Bay area charities

Seminole Hard Rock Tampa donated $750,000 to 75 Tampa Bay charities in honor of National Philanthropy Day.

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Crowd gathered inside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa as 75 local charities receive $10,000 checks during a National Philanthropy Day celebration with confetti falling from above.
Buddy Brew partners with Coppertail for 1st house beer

Buddy Brew Coffee and Coppertail Brewing have teamed up to launch Dog Dayz IPA, the coffee brand’s first house beer.

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Buddy Brew Coffee Dog Dayz IPA served in branded glass
Hands on, up in the air and remaining grounded. Harry Hedaya does it all.

A deep look at Tampa entrepreneur Harry Hedaya and the resilience, setbacks and grit that shaped his career.

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Should starting a business be your next career move?

If your career feels stagnant, these signs can help you decide if now’s the time to start a new business.

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Through a glass lightly: St. Pete’s hidden glass art treasures

St. Pete’s hidden glass art treasures come to life inside First United Methodist Church, home to rare Tiffany style stained glass windows.

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Texas Cattle Company in St. Pete closes

Texas Cattle Company St. Pete closes after 33 years in business, marking the end of a longtime local dining staple. The news was confirmed by the company’s official Facebook page on November 6. The last operating business day was November 5.  Located at 2600 34th Street North, the restaurant had been in that location for

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Grilled steak cooking over an open flame on a barbecue grill.
Hillsborough County: Business moves and appointments

A roundup of leadership moves, promotions, mergers and investments across Hillsborough County.

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Downtown Tampa skyline with office towers and residential buildings along the Hillsborough River under a bright blue sky.
How Paul Leone, Flagler’s heirs and a team of 2,200 keep The Breakers on top

As a high school student in Paris, Kentucky, Paul Leone helped out at his family’s 17-room Starlight Motor Court, sharing a room with his two brothers. These days, he’s still in the hotel business—as CEO of The Breakers in Palm Beach, one of the nation’s grandest hotels since it opened in 1926. The Breakers and

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