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Entrepreneurs

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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 18, 2012
Quick Turnaround

Rob Smithson's graphic design firm went from hemorrhaging cash to fast growth in two years. More growth could be forthcoming.

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  • May 18, 2012
Pat Neal: Observed

A day in the life of Sarasota-Manatee Entrepreneur of the Year Pat Neal.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • May 18, 2012
Angel Builders

John DeAngelis and David Diamond are masters at commercial construction, but they're just as skilled at helping startups build their own businesses.

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  • Rod Thomson
  • May 18, 2012
Make the Customer Happy

Dan Rodriguez's Veredus Corp. is building a national organization with the right people and hard work.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 18, 2012
Back Again

Well-known homebuilder Pat Neal, through Neal Communities, has posted a pair of notable three-year growth periods twice in the past decade.

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  • May 18, 2012
Sex Apparel

Former TV star and comedian Rhonda Shear has broken a lot of molds. But creating a global company growing at a torrid pace may be her most shocking.

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  • May 18, 2012
Tracking Business

Felix Lluberes and Hong Long built a successful software company that helps track global-positioning devices.

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  • May 18, 2012
Innovating Ancient Industry

The recession tested many a business model, but the shift FreightCenter made to weather the downturn opened a new avenue of sales.

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    By
  • Rod Thomson
  • May 18, 2012
Culture of Serving

An entrepreneurial itch led Tony DiBenedetto to start his own venture, but his management values are what keeps it growing strong.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 18, 2012
Starry Dreams

Revenues at Norm Worthington's software and communications firm are up nearly 379% since 2009. He projects more fast growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • May 18, 2012
The 1% Mover

To save his moving and storage company from the recession, Jim Henderson focused on the ultra-high-net-worth people moving to Naples.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 11, 2012
More Money

A new federal law alters the rules that regulate how private firms can raise money. One local entrepreneur senses opportunity.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Jean Gruss
  • May 10, 2012
More Than Meatballs

Come with a hearty appetite for Italian fare. The menu offers pasta, pizzas, calzones, veal, chicken and seafood prepared in the classic Italian styles.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 4, 2012
Eyes Wide Open

An occupational therapist-turned-eye care entrepreneur recently recreated her business model. She has renewed hopes for fast growth.

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  • May 1, 2012
Power Lunch: Everything Greek

El Greco combines an Old European style with an upscale feel.

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