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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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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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Tracking Business

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

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Innovating Ancient Industry

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Culture of Serving

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

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Starry Dreams

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

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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.

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More Money

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

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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.

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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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Power Lunch: Everything Greek

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

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Flying has always been a part of Dave Dale's life. He just prefers to be the one behind the throttle.

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Good Wood

Ann Jackson has learned lessons to last several lifetimes in the nearly 40 years she has run her family business. One key lesson: Hire slow, but fire fast.

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Skinny Prots

There's money to be made in the diet business. But how do you break out from the crowd?

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Risky Education

Rebecca White inspires Tampa's next generation of entrepreneurs to assess — and take — risks.

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