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March 17, 2017

Gone fishing

Entrepreneur Austin Abney did the next best thing when he couldn't find an on-demand smartphone app for a niche industry. He invented one.

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Alicia Ceccarelli
March 17, 2017

Brave cravings

Ruth Wardein has gone nearly six years without a paycheck — a time when she learned some valuable business lessons.

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Traci McMillan Beach
March 3, 2017

Like a bull

University of South Florida's entrepreneurship program has grown into a nationally known business launching pad.

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Randi Donahue
March 3, 2017

Twin tank

Brothers with a knack for product development hope to score big with their latest invention — an affordable desktop jellyfish tank.

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Traci McMillan Beach
February 24, 2017

'On the map'

Entrepreneur Stephen Schrutt has opened four restaurant concepts in St. Petersburg in the last five years. It's part of a plan to create a destination block.

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Beth Luberecki
February 24, 2017

Chef's choice

A chef looks to grow his culinary empire through a new brand of products. He's not afraid to tinker with past successes.

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Randi Donahue
February 17, 2017

Treats of the trade

A specialty pet food business credits a product packaging makeover for a major uptick in sales.

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Mark Gordon
February 17, 2017

'Push through'

There's little that could slow down Nick Vojnovic once he set out to grow a restaurant chain. Then he was diagnosed with a rare cancer.

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Alicia Ceccarelli
February 10, 2017

How to ... Plan the perfect company party

Jessica Wells, vice president of corporate communications and public relations for Fort Myers-based retailer Chico's FAS Inc., says company parties are embedded in the company's culture and “provide camaraderie and a greater sense of community within the workplace.”