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Entrepreneurs

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Good batch

After success in its homeland, a Polish family looks to grow in the States with a spirit distillery. At least $10 million in sales by 2020 is on the goals list.

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  • July 1, 2016
Paper power

A paper-based business, founded five years ago by a resolute entrepreneur, defies the digital age.

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  • June 24, 2016
Speed of sound

Online crowdfunding provided three innovative business partners who share a passion for great sound a powerful kick-start to their business. Now the pressure is on to deliver.

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Apathy fighter

Frank Maggio has taken an active role in the Sarasota area community. A run for office someday is possible.

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  • June 10, 2016
Money makers

Selling the services of finding money isn't always as easy it sounds.Tami Wankoff makes it work.

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  • June 10, 2016
Venture boost

Dieter Kondek is on a mission to attract venture capital to Southwest Florida. For starters, he and his partners plan to raise $5 million for an angel fund and another $30 million for a health care fund.

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Give it sizzle

Shelly Stayer created an electric grill specifically designed to cook bratwurst. The small appliance could boost sausage sales.

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  • June 10, 2016
Lunge forward

After a life-changing event, Brad Lunz is ready to grow his Lakeland-based architectural firm. The expansion has been cautious, and cathartic.

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  • June 3, 2016
A nook for everyone

A business focused on tiny homes stores big potential. After five years, its founders want to seize it.

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  • May 27, 2016
Better learner

Adam Hall, the founder of Nervanix, sold a stake in his company to a financial-services technology firm that promises to boost the company's fortunes.

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  • May 23, 2016
Executive Q&A: Fight industry exec does grunt work, too

Tampa marketing executive Michael Weber combines instinct with technology.

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  • May 20, 2016
Spirited games

Two former Wilson Sporting Goods executives brought more than 800 competitors and national television coverage to Naples for the first US Open Pickleball Championships.

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  • May 20, 2016
Clean start

Joe and Sandy Nelson brought the sparkle back to a local Molly Maid franchise. Hiring the right people — and being unafraid to purge the wrong ones — has driven the comeback.

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Tap into it

HCI Group invested $25 million to launch a flood insurance business. It has bold ambitions.

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Progress not perfection

The success at Lanier Upshaw is predicated on having an elite workforce. Those employees even get to own a bit of the firm.

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