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Jean Gruss
March 24, 2012

Driving to Work

Gulf Coast construction companies that survived the downturn have had to expand geographically. Brooks & Freund is one that did it well.

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Mark Gordon
March 24, 2012

Limber Lumber

The Alsums turned their labor of love into a thriving woodwork construction business — until the recession nearly squashed it.

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Jean Gruss
March 8, 2012

Mr. Comeback

John Pierce was diagnosed with cancer. He successfully beat it, and he's growing his business.

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Jean Gruss
March 8, 2012

Population Forecaster

Paul Van Buskirk helps municipalities and developers accurately forecast long-term population growth.

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Alex Mahadevan
February 23, 2012

The Next Shah

Punit Shah expected to jump into the boardroom of his father's business after college. Raxit Shah had dirtier plans for his eldest son.

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Mark Gordon
February 16, 2012

Brew Master

The business of beer manufacturing drafts an element of amusement, but achieving success isn't all fun and games.

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Jean Gruss
February 16, 2012

The Full Deck

Brian Lewis turned a hobby designing playing cards that lampoon left-wing politicians into a business.

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Jean Gruss
February 16, 2012

Stop Giving Free Stuff

Companies can do more to help alleviate poverty by helping poor people become self-reliant.

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Mark Gordon
February 10, 2012

Boots Up

Finding a client base for a niche product can be an entrepreneur's greatest challenge. One Gulf Coast business hopes it has stepped in the right direction.

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Mark Gordon
February 10, 2012

Mesmerizing Appeal

The company with the biggest budget won't win the battle for the best brand. The champ instead will be the firm that delivers the most memorable experience.

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Mark Gordon
February 3, 2012

A poised and ambitious inventor, armed with both a potentially powerful product and the lessons of a past mistake, now sits on the cusp of a big-time breakthrough. Still, risk cuts into the opportunity.

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Jean Gruss
January 27, 2012

A Dry Idea

The entrepreneurial culture of 3M Corp. lives on through its retirees. Paul Johansen is an alumnus of that corporation and he hasn't let retirement get in the way of creating a new product.

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Alex Mahadevan
January 20, 2012

Staffing Opportunity

Staffing firms saw increased demand during the downturn. Two Tampa business leaders foresee the trend continuing.

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Alex Mahadevan
January 13, 2012

Seal of Approval

Ed Marchiselli followed the old adage about starting a company during a downturn. His firm, AskTheSeal.com, is planning an aggressive Florida and nationwide expansion during the next two years.

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Alex Walsh
January 1, 2012

Plan and Attack

After selling out the Towers of Channelside, Cheryl McCormick Brown and Steve McAuliffe created their own business.

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Driving to Work

Limber Lumber

Mr. Comeback

Population Forecaster

The Next Shah

Brew Master

The Full Deck

Stop Giving Free Stuff

Boots Up

Mesmerizing Appeal

Clear View

A Dry Idea

Staffing Opportunity

Seal of Approval

Plan and Attack

Lakeland logistics company cutting 178 jobs in Plant City

New 228-unit apartment community opens in Lakeland

Clearwater firm starts work on $51 million government office project

Manatee County apartment complex sells for $67 million

Tarpon Point Marina completes multimillion-dollar expansion

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