Sean Altice, 31

Sean Altice gave up the bright lights of Hollywood, where he worked in set and stage design, as well as audio and video production, to return to his roots in Sarasota. That was five years ago, and at the time, his mother was about to retire from a career as an executive in the hotel industry. They decided to team up and launch Altez Vacations LLC, a travel company that specializes in matching vacationers with unique properties that meet the highest standards of excellence.