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Andrew Warfield
May 23, 2019

Top Entrepreneurs: Glass company shines in grabbing market share

Bill Daubmann abandoned one career dream to address a family illness. Now, with a rapidly growing business on the cusp of an even-bigger breakthrough, Daubmann is primed to reach another dream.

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Andrew Warfield
May 23, 2019

Top Entrepreneurs: Roofing component manufacturer's growth is no flash in the pan

Fort Myers specialty products maker is on pace with ambitious expansion plans. That could lead to more challenges for founder Jeffrey Bonk.

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Grier Ferguson
May 23, 2019

Top Entrepreneurs: CEO grows boat club business, expands into other vehicles

John Giglio has grown Freedom Boat Club by focusing on customer service. His plans for the company’s next phase include a move into RVs — and he’s ready for the road trip.

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Grier Ferguson
May 23, 2019

Top Entrepreneurs: Ice cream company owner scoops out winning formula

Matt Eastman is building off sweet success to gain big time clients and expand Lickity Splits Ice Cream across Florida. One key: relentless determination.

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Andrew Warfield
May 17, 2019

Entrepreneur cleaning up with skin care stores

Chronic skin conditions led Deanna Wallin into a career change. Her Naples Soap Company founded 10 years ago is now a $10 million retailer and wholesaler.

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Brian Hartz
April 26, 2019

Crunch time: Industry veteran returns to his passion with renewed vigor

Crunch Fitness president and co-owner Geoff Dyer, based in Tampa, Florida, finds himself back as a fitness industry entrepreneur after decades of working his way to the top.

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Mark Gordon
April 12, 2019

Leader helps build great teams — from Baghdad to fast-food counter

Onetime military logistics expert turns his expertise toward the restaurant industry.

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Andrew Warfield
April 12, 2019

Pool rules

Retired executives acquire Tri-City Pools with the goal of raising the level of professionalism in the pool service industry. They say retraining, rebranding and refinement will result in resurgence.

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Brian Hartz
April 5, 2019

Buzzer beater: Entrepreneur aids athletes' search for a second act

Paige Thomas, founder and CEO of Elevate Branding in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, secured a deal to help Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade transition to a business career after he retires from basketball later this year.

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Andrew Warfield
March 22, 2019

Cycling studio co-owner comes full circle

CycleBar Naples partner Jake Maulin started as spin class instructor, now serves 340 members at Mercato studio.

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Brian Hartz
March 1, 2019

Healthy obsession: Determined businessman brings long-dormant idea to life

Jim Price founded St. Petersburg, Florida-based Go Epic Health and acquired control of Cholesterade, a health supplement created by the late Dr. Robert Cade, the University of Florida professor who brought Gatorade to the world.

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Andrew Warfield
March 1, 2019

Child watch

Behind a $5 million valuation and some national attention, tech startup IGPS has eyes on bigger days ahead by filling a growing demand.

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Andrew Warfield
February 22, 2019

Making ice in a pinch

After three generations as a family fishery on Pine Island, red tide put a deep freeze on Barnhill Fisheries stone crab and mullet business. Reinvention awaits as its new venture, Got Ice, caters to emergency deliveries.

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Brian Hartz
February 8, 2019

How to go out on your own and leave a corporate gig and salary behind

After leaving his 20-year corporate career behind, Robin Hazel now runs a profitable BrightStar Care franchise, based in Pinellas County, Florida.

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Brian Hartz
January 25, 2019

Business slow? Try taking a Nickel Ride

One part mobile marketing agency, one part eco-friendly transportation service, The Nickel Ride, headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, has grown rapidly as communities seek new and improved ways to move people and boost commerce year-round in downtown bus

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Top Entrepreneurs: Glass company shines in grabbing market share

Top Entrepreneurs: Roofing component manufacturer's growth is no flash in the pan

Top Entrepreneurs: CEO grows boat club business, expands into other vehicles

Top Entrepreneurs: Ice cream company owner scoops out winning formula

Entrepreneur cleaning up with skin care stores

Crunch time: Industry veteran returns to his passion with renewed vigor

Leader helps build great teams — from Baghdad to fast-food counter

Pool rules

Buzzer beater: Entrepreneur aids athletes' search for a second act

Cycling studio co-owner comes full circle

Healthy obsession: Determined businessman brings long-dormant idea to life

Child watch

Making ice in a pinch

How to go out on your own and leave a corporate gig and salary behind

Business slow? Try taking a Nickel Ride

$203B wealth management firm expands in state with Naples debut

Fort Myers land zoned for single-family houses sold

Naples retail building sold by Hoffmann in 2023 is sold, again

Fort Myers memorial to veterans to be done by America 250 celebration

Watersports business relocates in Sarasota County

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