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It’s a Good Time to Start a Business in Tampa Bay!

If you’re stuck in some dead end job and live in the Tampa/St. Pete area, now might be a great time to “go all in” as they say on The…

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If you're stuck in some dead end job and live in the Tampa/St. Pete area, now might be a great time to "go all in" as they say on The Shark Tank, and start your own business.

  According to WalletHub Tampa ranks as the nations 5th best city for start up businesses with 3 of the top 10 in Florida!  Check out the list and start thinking about being your own boss!

1. Orlando, Fla.

2. Oklahoma City

3. Miami

4. Austin, Texas

5. Tampa, Fla.

6. Charlotte, NC

7. Durham, NC

8. Raleigh, NC

9. Atlanta

10. Denver

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Jeff Zito or just "Zito" as he is known to his friends, was born in Summit, NJ. Zito is the afternoon personality and program director of 987 the Shark. He has been with Beasley Media Group since 1999. Zito aspired to be a professional golfer and attended Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI majoring in PGM (pro golf management). Yes, that is a real major! After college, Zito was an assistant golf professional at the Meadows Country Club in Sarasota. Zito is an avid Bucs fan who likes to paddle board and can sometimes be spotted around the Bay area drinking a margarita. You can read his content about Tampa Bay sports, lifestyle, and celebrities’ first jobs.