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Visual Victory

Home makeovers have a seen a recession-era lift in popularity. A forward-thinking entrepreneur hopes to capitalize on the trend, with technology leading the way.

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Jason Fry was tending bar when he won the Florida Lottery in late 2007. Unlike lucky people who spent all their winnings, Fry parlayed his millions into successful businesses.

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Smooth Moves

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Sam Vrinios is a decidedly unordinary teenager. For one, his business is approaching $500,000 in total sales — and he's only 15.

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Economic turmoil forces people to become entrepreneurial. Economic growth will be powered by new entrepreneurs born in incubators.

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The CEO of Scott Fischer Enterprises, owner and operator of five Harley-Davidson motorcycle stores, opened his Fort Myers office for a peek into his world.

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Pet Luxuries

Turning old spaces into new success stories is a powerful antidote to the downturn. Bob Huff, an ambitious entrepreneur, intends to pull it off.

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How hard could it be to sell insect-repellent in Florida? It's not as easy as you think, but one entrepreneur is undeterred.

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A group of entrepreneurs plans to sell advertising on virgin territory: the wheels of taxicabs.

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

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

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