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Entrepreneurs

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  • Jean Gruss
  • December 26, 2014
Moratorium's end

Bonita Springs stalled development when the city council imposed a one-year moratorium on large developments east of Interstate 75. The moratoriumexpires next month, but the politics of growth will continue.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 26, 2014
Head pin

Bowling legend Patrick Ciniello is building a 48,000-square-foot bowling and entertainment center in Fort Myers. He plans to make it a showcase for the industry.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • December 26, 2014
Assuming risk

HCI Group continues to grow rapidly by assuming policies from Citizens Property Insurance. Its most recent batch helped it set a new record for premiums.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • December 26, 2014
Turn to TV

In 2015, Tampa-based Ideal Image will slow expansion to focus on lead acquisition.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 26, 2014
Worth it

The past year was big-time busy for prolific commercial real estate developer Jim Bridges. That should be the case again in 2015.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 26, 2014
King of content

Companies like Netflix and Amazon need content to provide video-on-demand services. ITZ Media Group is making a big push to create new television shows and films to satisfy the growing demand.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • December 19, 2014
Base belief

Premier Eye Care CEO Lorna Taylor believes her parents raised her to understand the value in giving back. Taylor says that value has paid back in business.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 19, 2014
Freedom seekers

Economic freedom is the key to prosperity, but Florida isn't as free as other states. Excessive state and local government spending is one big reason why.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 19, 2014
New focus

Losing a leadership role at a fast-growth company jarred Michael Corley. But he recovered.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 12, 2014
Razor sharp

Arkansas-based Home BancShares has been snapping up banks across Florida since the financial crisis. Chairman John Allison says he's scouting the Gulf Coast for more acquisitions.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • December 5, 2014
Sensitive sales

Laura Myers may have an uncomfortable product to sell, but she uses humor to win people over.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 5, 2014
On target

A Fort Myers ophthalmologist hopes his device will help patients take eye drops more effectively.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 5, 2014
Game of thrones

Renting portable restrooms is a tough job, but Robin Youmans is one of the best in the business.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • December 5, 2014
Radio days

AJ Lurie says people who sell radio advertising inevitably go through dry spells. Here's how they stay motivated.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • November 28, 2014
Hoist the cranes

WCI Communities was one of the most prominent condominium developers in Florida during the real estate boom, but it hasn't built one for seven years — until now.

  • Entrepreneurs
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