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Entrepreneurs

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  • May 18, 2018
Pursuit of perfection drives star pastry chef

Fort Myers-based Norman Love Confections co-founder Norman Love traces his success to the art of hard work.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 18, 2018
Entrepreneur goes for gold with third startup bank

Longtime Charlotte County banker has his third bank, with Tarpon Coast.

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  • May 18, 2018
Forge Ahead

It takes cunning commitment to make it as an entrepreneur.

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  • May 18, 2018
If I knew then...

Entrepreneurs, for the most part, move and think forward. These five took a reflective look at the past to shape their future.

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  • May 18, 2018
No plan 'B' ... but failure is an option

There's no plan 'B' for Rachel Carpenter, whose St. Pete startup, Intrinio, is growing rapidly while also disrupting the financial data industry.

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  • May 18, 2018
The straight road not taken leads to success

Rochelle Graham-Campbell founded Alikay Naturals a decade ago and has steadily built the Fort Myers hair and beauty products into a retail darling.

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  • May 18, 2018
Over the cliff, with no regrets

Chad Nuss, a St. Petersburg, Fla.-based serial entrepreneur, is comfortable taking risks, which he says is essential for good business ideas.

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  • May 18, 2018
Entrepreneur helps companies find ‘hero’ employees

At the helm of Sarasota-based employee recruiting company Rewired Solutions, Timothy Hearon focuses on goals every day.

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  • May 18, 2018
Real estate heavy hitter leads company with focus on vision

Judy Green has spent three years in the real estate industry, currently heading up Premier Sotheby's International Realty.

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  • May 18, 2018
One entrepreneur's key to success? Secure an 'A' team

Sarasota-based Rapid Security Solutions is headed up by entrepreneur Steven Paley, who says delegating is crucial.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2018
Board Game

The Business Observer asked a dozen accomplished entrepreneurs and business leaders, in a variety of industries, to dispense some advice to other entrepreneurs. Two of the biggest themes: have faith in yourself and your beliefs, and relationships matter.

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  • May 9, 2018
Entrepreneurs dispense career building — and saving — advice

Assistance for entrepreneurs comes from all sides and many angles. Some of the best advice can be from those who have done it.

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  • April 27, 2018
Dealmaker grabs life by the horns

Tampa real estate investor Brian Katz zigs when others zag, and he isn't afraid of a few risks, particularly in lending money for deals. The strategy, so far, has paid off.

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  • April 13, 2018
Entrepreneur smells opportunity with sweet sauce

Necessity caused restaurateur Bob Overholser to innovate with products. Now he has another revenue stream.

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  • March 23, 2018
Entrepreneur promotes travel through video segments

Tammy Levent promotes destinations worldwide through a new TV and web-based travel segment. Now, partially behind a powerful partner, she aims for increased exposure.

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