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Entrepreneurs

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  • Jean Gruss
  • April 15, 2010
Plug and Go

Kevin and Michelle Borders created an easy-to-use device that detects temperature changes and power loss in the home remotely. The Naples entrepreneurs aren't strangers to building a business from scratch.

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  • March 29, 2010
Entrepreneurial Excellence

Nominations for the Review's 2010 Entrepreneur Awards are due this Thursday.

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  • March 25, 2010
Back in Style

Even the fastest-growing franchises can stall in an economic downturn. But a WineStyles franchise owner is taking advantage of the recession by improving operations.

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  • March 25, 2010
CEO Fitness: Marathon Mom

Kristen Horler wanted to complete the 2010 Sarasota Half Marathon injury free.

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  • March 18, 2010
Dare to Dream

Scott Miller has successfully blended a corporate life with an entrepreneurial one. He's found there's a lot more similarities than differences between the pair.

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  • March 18, 2010
CEO Fitness: Two New Knees

Scott Fischer recovered from the surgical replacement of both of his arthritic knees in May.

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  • February 25, 2010
Silver Lining

Cloud computing is one of the hottest trends in technology. A Fort Myers entrepreneur is getting ready to take your business there.

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  • February 19, 2010
High Risk

Ralph Gross craved his own airline industry business for more than 10 years. His ultimate choice was all high-risk, high-reward.

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  • February 19, 2010
Plugged In

Who says you can't build cars in Florida? Two Pinellas County companies are betting on new electric technology to boost the auto industry's fortunes.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • February 12, 2010
Opportunity Max

A top corporate America executive bets big on the Gulf Coast economy. If his past success is a guide, the new venture will be a big hit.

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  • February 12, 2010
Supply the Demand

Leslie Hindman owns and manages the largest auction house in the Midwest. So what is she doing opening an office in Naples?

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  • February 12, 2010
Thumbs Up

Texting can wear out your thumbs and a slip can ruin your middle-school reputation. Count on a 12-year-old to help you type TXT MSG more accurately.

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  • Alex Walsh
  • February 12, 2010
Entrepreneur U

Students at both the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa are taking part in a new approach to entrepreneurship — being taught it in the classroom.

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  • February 12, 2010
No Rest

The recession hasn't sent Adam DeClerico into a spiral. He has instead used the downturn to tinker with his dizzying array of businesses.

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  • February 4, 2010
Political office

Joe Gammons uses his political savvy to sell office furniture in the Fort Myers area, one of the hardest-hit areas of the Gulf Coast. His management style has paid off.

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