Chris W. Boss
Owner
Christopher Boss is a father, lawyer, farmer, and entrepreneur who owns and operates Ananda Farm, Boss Law, and Sunshine Investors Fund in Florida.
Ananda Farm, located on the island of Terra Ceia, Florida, is both a tropical fruit and palm tree farm and a thriving agritourism destination. Welcoming nearly 3,000 visitors per day, Ananda Farm invites guests to explore its flower fields, enjoy local attractions, and experience farm-to-table dining, dayboat-fresh seafood, fine wine, and live music. The farm opened to the public in 2023 and was founded by best friends Chris and Kristy Boss and Coby and Kyleen Hinkle.
Named after Chris’s late wife, Kristy Boss, who passed away from cancer in 2022, “Ananda”—meaning ultimate bliss in the Buddhist tradition—was Kristy’s favorite word. The farm was founded with the mission to provide families with a place to roam freely, preserve Florida’s agricultural heritage, and give the public access to a disappearing Florida treasure: its farms.
Boss Law is one of Florida’s largest private, unaffiliated title agents, specializing in residential and commercial real estate closings throughout the state. The firm’s attorneys handle transactions for homeowners, realtors, regional and national investors, and two of the nation’s largest residential REITs. Known for its accessibility and client-first service, Boss Law offers direct access to attorneys without the burden of excessive legal fees.
Sunshine Investors Fund is a Florida-based lending company providing purchase capital for residential and commercial investment properties.
Chris is a frequent lecturer on topics including real estate and agritourism, having spoken before organizations such as the Pinellas Realtor Organization, Greater Tampa Association of Realtors, CCIM Institute, and NBI Legal Seminars. He has also appeared as a legal analyst and commentator in media outlets including the Tampa Bay Times, Fox 13 News, 10 Tampa Bay, Fox News Radio, Bay Area Business Magazine, The Sarasota Sentinel, and The Gulf Coast Business Review.
Chris lives in Terra Ceia, Florida, with his three children, two dogs, two mini-donkeys, and too many chickens.
Boards, Awards & Recognition
- Board of Directors, Moffitt Foundation
- Member, Moffitt PR & Marketing Committee
- Board of Directors & Former President, Bay Area Advisors (Martinis for Moffitt)
- Member, Seacoast Bank Pinellas County Board
- Investor, Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation
- Tampa Bay Business Journal “40 Under 40” Award Winner
- Leadership St. Petersburg Graduate (2012)
- Adjunct Professor of Business Law, The University of Tampa
- St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce – Runner-Up, Business of the Year
- Division I Scholarship Athlete, Stetson University Men’s Tennis