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Tom's time

Tom Santilli guided his firm to the top of Entrepreneur Mountain, a climb that included surpassing $20 million in sales. Then he made the decision of a lifetime.

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Baby buzz

Gina Almonte came up with an idea for baby bottles on the go nine years ago. With a growing list of national retailers, she's finally at the tipping point.

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The real thing

Bob Tufts sometimes looks back with surprised awe at a career filled with accomplishments. One key: Be patient.

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Travel trends

St. Petersburg-based Squaremouth provides a website to compare travel insurance options online. The company's CEO says he's learning as it grows.

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Profit with purpose

Seeking to raise $100 million to convert rundown motels into profitable housing for the homeless sounds a tad bizarre. But longtime entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff might be onto something.

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Skin in the game

Andrew Jaffe grew his solo dermatology practice to 16 offices by seizing opportunities created by changes in the health care industry.

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A good yarn

Outdoor shirt maker Snikwah stands apart from competitors with its patented convertible neck that protects you from the elements.

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Million dollar babies

The median price of a home in the Naples neighborhoods west of U.S. 41 recently hit $1 million. Some caution that price escalation can't continue indefinitely.

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Sea what happens

The aquarium industry has emerged from an industry downturn. Several Gulf Coast businesses have dipped into the rebound.

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Water management

Dan DeLisi is chief of staff of the South Florida Water Management District, which he once criticized.

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Off the path

Mary Anne Servian was never a walker. But a major injury led to a life transformation.

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Running your business

Phyllis Ershowsky started running later in life as a way to relieve stress and stay healthy.

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Cave man

Christopher Pacitto says cave diving gives him special insight into his engineering practice.

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Tough one

Brian Ehrlich is used to sidestepping danger, at least the proverbial kind. But once a year he does it for real.

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Living the dream

Entrepreneurs Felix Lluberes and Hong Long indulge in their passion for fast cars as a reward for their hard work.

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