Business Observer 2026 40 Under 40

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This Year's Honorees Include

Sarasota / Manatee

  • Alexander Ronzino
    Rework Capital
  • Amariah Dawes
    Johnson Messal Bristow
  • Ervin Scott
    Sun Hydraulics/Helios Technologies
  • Hallie Peilet Young
    From The Heart Fundraising
  • Kelli Dancer
    Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
  • Mara Falahee
    Sun Protection of Florida
  • Marina de Sa Nogueira
    DutchCrafters Amish Furniture
  • Rachel Ocean Last
    Founder & Salon Owner — Low-Tox Beauty Entrepreneur — Luxury Balayage & Hair Extension Artist
  • Sadek Omar
    Jebcore / ORE
  • Samantha Stuntz
    Career Certified
  • Stacey Iltis
    Fly Dance Fitness
  • Tomer Amar
    TGA Kitchens & Remodeling
  • Trevor Ewen
    QBench
  • Tyler Holt
    AvSky Corporation & AvSky Charters

Tampa–St. Pete–Clearwater

  • Ben Powers
    Valley Bank
  • Cord McLean
    Bloomin' Brands
  • David Gordon
    Garver
  • Elizabeth Nelson
    Florida High Tech Corridor / University of South Florida
  • Gael Ragone
    Carter Funds
  • Jessica Chung
    J.C. Healthcare & Associates / International Business Association for Nurses
  • Kevin Albaum
    Clark, Campbell, Lancaster, Workman & Airth
  • Kourtney Sanchez
    United Way Suncoast
  • Max Vollmer
    Vollmer Real Estate / Cepheus Homes
  • Michelina Carbone
    United Soccer League
  • Ryan Kearns
    Kearns Mortgage Team
  • Thao Le
    Gain Property Group
  • Trey Lawson
    Liquor Depot / Joy Bar

Lee–Collier

  • Ahsan Shaikh
    Avis Budget Group
  • Andrew Cribbs
    Onda Housing Group
  • Bradd Konert
    Gamma Tech Services
  • Christopher Johnson
    SWFL Amusements
  • Dominique Coffman
    Design West
  • Gabriella DeLuca
    Benchmark GC
  • Jana Vanaman
    W Talent Solutions
  • Kristina Carlevale
    Discovery Village at Naples
  • Kristina Houlihan
    The School District of Lee County
  • Lauren Taylor
    Taylor Carpet One
  • Peter Michaels
    Halstatt Real Estate Partners
  • Tommy Huether
    Gulfpoint Construction Company
  • Tyler Hansen
    Aerodrome Systems

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