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In Episode 134, Garrett Greco sits down with Joe Collier, president of Mainsail Lodging & Development, for a deep dive into Tampa’s hospitality scene and the story behind the Epicurean Hotel’s unique partnership with Bern’s Steak House. They discuss the city’s planned $80 million stormwater tunnel through Howard Avenue, why it’s raising concerns for local businesses, and an alternative approach that could protect both the neighborhood and the bay. Collier also shares his journey from dishwasher to private island resort owner, complete with pirate history, a poisonous tree massacre, and his daughter’s upcoming wedding on the island.
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:12:35 - Howard Stormwater Project
0:29:40 - The Fenway
0:39:07 - Getting Started In Hospitality
0:47:43 - Hospitality Industry Impact on Tampa
1:01:26 - Boutique vs. Corporate Hotels
1:07:04 - Scrub Island
By Garrett Greco4.6
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In Episode 134, Garrett Greco sits down with Joe Collier, president of Mainsail Lodging & Development, for a deep dive into Tampa’s hospitality scene and the story behind the Epicurean Hotel’s unique partnership with Bern’s Steak House. They discuss the city’s planned $80 million stormwater tunnel through Howard Avenue, why it’s raising concerns for local businesses, and an alternative approach that could protect both the neighborhood and the bay. Collier also shares his journey from dishwasher to private island resort owner, complete with pirate history, a poisonous tree massacre, and his daughter’s upcoming wedding on the island.
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:12:35 - Howard Stormwater Project
0:29:40 - The Fenway
0:39:07 - Getting Started In Hospitality
0:47:43 - Hospitality Industry Impact on Tampa
1:01:26 - Boutique vs. Corporate Hotels
1:07:04 - Scrub Island

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