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Entrepreneurs

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  • April 17, 2006
Follow the Roads

If you want a good indicator of where to invest for future growth, a good place to start is with the state's road-building plans. If you build them, they will come.

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The Case Against Hedge Funds

A long-time executive in the mutual fund industry gives a lengthy indictment of what he derides as "the investment du jour."

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  • April 17, 2006
A Clinical Success

From investing in the stock market as a teenager to turning around failing retail businesses as an adult, Bryan Shobe has shown a knack for fixing things. His latest venture is taking an animal hospital chain national.

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'I Love Fear'

Pam Kauten has succeeded selling uniforms, radio ads and cosmetics by balancing the line of aggressive and friendly. Her latest venture is online job ads.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • March 31, 2006
What's Ahead...

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  • 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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  • 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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