business women of style

She’s the boss

Sabrina Ciceri has no problem getting down to business. Photos: Douglas Tyler Sabrina Ciceri has a high tolerance for risk and seldom worries about rejection. She’s full of determination, maintains a high level of confidence, and relishes every opportunity to…

Lake Centre Home Care

Lake Centre Home Care has come a long way since it opened four years ago. CEO Shayna Grunewald has guided the skilled home health agency’s growth from an average of 30-35 patients to 250-325 at any given time. And based…

Emz on Fifth

Em’z on Fifth is filled with stylish women’s fashion in all sizes, along with beautiful jewelry, hats, and shoes, and yet it’s the boutique’s stellar customer service that patrons value the most. During the coronavirus shutdown, owner Clara Schneider and…

Yvonnne Combs

The beautiful Yvonne Combs, 72, of The Villages, grew up in war-torn Vietnam, the daughter of a Vietnamese mother, teacher and French officer father during the Indochina War. She went on to become a successful businesswoman, working at the U.S.…

Stellar Real Estate Agency

Nikki Serrano has developed a reputation as a Realtor who gets things done. Her dedication to customer service, fun personality, take-charge attitude, and drive to succeed have helped her exceed clients’ expectations. More and more people are relying on her…

Mary’s Kountry Kitchen

Unforgettable cinnamon bun pancakes. Tasty biscuits and gravy. Juicy cheeseburgers. Crispy fried chicken. At Mary’s Kountry Kitchen, all those wonderful dishes are served with a side of Southern hospitality. Mary Cutlip wouldn’t have it any other way. She opened the…

A&B Title and Escrow Services

As a business owner, Ann Gibbs understands that doing the small things leads to big results. During the coronavirus pandemic, client safety became a top priority. For clients leery about entering her office, she accommodated them by offering drive-through closings.…

Micki Blackburn Realty

The Essentials. Gabriela Razo has been with Micki Realty for 22 years and is fluent in Spanish, which has proved very beneficial for many clients, whether buyer or seller. Gabriela assists in interpreting contracts, which is extremely important in the…

Merrill Insurance

“We are a family-owned company, and we really mean that all the way to the core. What we would do for one another, we extend to our clients,” says Katy Welch, chief operations officer for Merrill Insurance. Merrill Insurance is…

Health Insurance & Retirement Advocates

The team at Health Insurance and Retirement Advocates, Inc. is “Making Medicare Easy!” Whether you are approaching 65, are new to the area, or are getting ready to retire, we are here to help you find the plan that works…