Bright Ideas

Game-changing innovations from five local companies. Game-changing innovations from five local companies.

In this issue:

Eat & Drink

Biz Bites

Drago's Brings Cuban Flavors to Downtown Bradenton

Drago's is a great place to grab a quick cup of coffee or sit down with a killer hot-pressed Cuban.

03/14/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Fashion & Shopping

Purse Power

The Right Bag Offers Style and Function

A sophisticated handbag that holds everything is a must-have for a long day.

03/14/2016 By Jackie Rogers

Home & Real Estate

Real Estate News

Are We in for Another Real Estate Bubble?

The price index increased at a rate of about 13 percent a year between the end of 2011 and the end of 2015.

03/14/2016 By Brad Edmondson

News & City Life

The CEO

Ramesh Bulusu Takes Charge at Sarasota-Based MyUs

Ramesh Bulusu tackled big data and customer service to make Sarasota’s MyUS the world’s largest exporter of consumer packages.

03/15/2016 By David Ball Photography by Salvatore Brancifort

You Do What?

Gene Payson Customizes Drones With His Troy Built Models

The Sarasota-based company customizes drones for commercial applications.

03/14/2016 By Ilene Denton

Inspiration

John Saputo Shares What Inspires Him

John Saputo, owner and president of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, shares what keeps him motivated.

03/14/2016 By Susan Burns

Career Path

Nick Choat, Owner of Sports Clips of SW Florida, Shares His Career Trajectory

Nick Choat shares his journey from part-time worker at Goodsprings Grocery to owner CEO and owner of Sports Clips of SW Florida.

03/14/2016 By Lori Johnston

Ask the Boss

Three CEOs Share Their Strategies for Running a Family Business

Drs. Anne-Marie Chalmers and Bo Martinsen, Brian Hoopingarner and David Dignam weigh in on running a family business.

03/14/2016 By Lori Johnston

Newcomer

En-Vision America Opens Palmetto Office

David Raistrick and his En-Vision America open a local office.

03/14/2016 By Michelle Baruchman