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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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Chef for you

Innovative Food Holdings is making a big push into the consumer market. The company's recent acquisition of The Fresh Diet will double its sales.

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Virtual niche

Augmented reality company Marxent Labs has doubled every year for the last three years. In 2015, it expects to double again.

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Savvy users

Executives with a St. Petersburg-based tech startup believe 2015, which marks five years in business, will be a sizable leap forward.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Turn to TV

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

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