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Adam Hughes
April 7, 2006

Startup Grows Up

After a few years in an incubator, two of Startup Florida's baby companies are nearing the break-even point. The next phase: profit or bust.

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Adam Hughes
April 7, 2006

Wanted: A biotech company to call Florida home

The head of a San Francisco-based biotechnology firm has advice for industry recruiters seeking to bring similar companies to the Gulf Coast: Universities are the key. Incentives and tax breaks help, too.

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Adam Hughes
April 7, 2006

Right Time, Right Place

Southern Comfort Heating & Cooling is aiming to be the 'Lexus of the industry.' CEO Rick Allard says his firm is heading into the perfect storm for growth.

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Adam Hughes
April 7, 2006

His Private Sky

Entrepreneur Vincent Wolanin has turned a $250,000 repair tab on his Gulfstream into a $10 million and growing jet-repair business.

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Adam Hughes
April 7, 2006

Across the Pond

A U.S. trade official talks up the opportunities for Florida businesses in Europe and beyond.

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Adam Hughes
April 7, 2006

Early Returns

The fledgling Sarasota Economic Development Corp.'s budget rose 24% in a year. The results? Its seeds are germinating.

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Adam Hughes
March 31, 2006

Hello, Florida

With 35% market share in Southeast Michigan, a century-old land development firm follows its national clients to Florida, where demand exceeds capacity. The firm expects to hit $100 million next year.

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Adam Hughes
March 31, 2006

No Edicts

Brown & Brown's decentralized and entrepreneurial approach helps the broker to navigate stormy weather - from hurricanes and within the industry.

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Adam Hughes
March 31, 2006

What's Ahead...

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Adam Hughes
March 31, 2006

Out of the Public Eye

Free from having to appease Wall Street, Dental Care Alliance executives are focusing on long-term growth. The payoff is steady growth and more happiness.

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Adam Hughes
March 31, 2006

Troubled Waters Ahead

Marinas and boaters get ready: Insurers will boost premiums and deductibles to cover hurricane-related losses. And some companies won't write any marine insurance in Florida.

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Adam Hughes
March 31, 2006

State of Shock

Commercial insurance premiums are going up as much as 30%, thanks to the 2004 and 2005 hurricanes. No one is immune.

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Adam Hughes
March 24, 2006

Pay Dirt

The rapid growth at Metro Development Group - from $80 million in revenues to $200 million in one year - proves there's big time money buried in the Florida dirt. Digging it out takes a team of engineers who come up with creative ways for builders to use the land.

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Adam Hughes
March 24, 2006

Cookies with Cranor

In 35 years of working high-level jobs in the fast-food and snack industry, John Cranor developed a niche for leading the troops through change. It's a tricky task he handles with a simple approach of being honest, upfront and sticking to the final goal.

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Adam Hughes
March 24, 2006

'You Can Do It'

Tony Little, the man who trademarked 'America's personal trainer,' receives national recognition for his contributions to the fitness world. But he's got more than ponytails and TV slogans in his gym bag: He brings in about $3 million in retail sales for HSN during a typical three-day period and his company has annual revenues of $6 to $9 million a year.

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Startup Grows Up

Wanted: A biotech company to call Florida home

Right Time, Right Place

His Private Sky

Across the Pond

Early Returns

Hello, Florida

No Edicts

What's Ahead...

Out of the Public Eye

Troubled Waters Ahead

State of Shock

Pay Dirt

Cookies with Cranor

'You Can Do It'

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