Why a South St. Pete staple said goodbye

Elihu Brayboy decided to make good on a promise made to himself and, with little fanfare, closed Chief's Creole Café.

Brayboy recently celebrated his 74th birthday, and the daily grind of running a restaurant for 10 years takes a toll. Also, he and his wife, Carolyn, are eager to devote more time to the next chapter in their ongoing quest to help revitalize the culturally significant Deuces Corridor in South St. Petersburg.

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Clearwater entrepreneur Rudy Mawer’s mission to $1 billion

Rooms covered inch to inch in red paint, filled with anime figures and a wall display of custom-designed Nike sneakers are all part of local entrepreneur Rudy Mawer's brand.

Mawer is one of the most well-known marketing consultants and serial investors in the U.S. - working with retail brands and celebrities from his headquarters in Clearwater.