Entrepreneurs

Observer Staff
July 16, 2009

Starting Over

Suzi Marteny, 37 Marteny & Toner Law Firm

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
July 16, 2009

Rocket Parts

Matt Griffin, 39 Vortex Racing

Strategies

Mark Gordon
July 16, 2009

Special 40 under 40: The Right Mix

Patricia Entsminger, 39 • Belinda Holmes, 37 Jennifer Glassmoyer, 36 Chris Chiaro, 32Ben Jones, 26 • Kerkering Barberio

Strategies

Mark Gordon
July 9, 2009

Hybrid Capital

Florida's venture capital well hasn't completely dried up. One Gulf Coast startup with big plans is hoping to tap into some funds soon.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
July 9, 2009

Eddy Garcia has always been a disciplined real estate buyer, only choosing well-located sites in the path of growth. He hit a home run when Lee County picked his land for the future spring training stadium of the Boston Red Sox.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
July 9, 2009

Mission: Difficult

The job market might be in tatters, but a pair of military veterans sees promise in running a business devoted to finding work for other veterans.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
July 2, 2009

Choco-preneur

A physicist set out to create something kids can use to help them eat healthier. He ended up inventing a natural kind of chocolate, which is now made on the Gulf Coast.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
June 25, 2009

Virtual Vine

What's the secret to selling tomatoes online? Cut out the middleman.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
June 11, 2009

School of Matlacha

Leoma Lovegrove is one of the Gulf Coast's most prolific artists. She's also an entrepreneur who has turned her small gallery into a global draw. Her advice: Think big.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
June 4, 2009

Rev up sales

John Marazzi opened the Naples Nissan dealership at a new location in Naples in October, just as the credit crisis took a turn for the worse. Now, it's all about grabbing market share.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
May 28, 2009

Against the Tide

The boating industry may be down, but it's not out. One entrepreneur is betting yachts and larger boats will ride out the economic downturn and he says he's already seeing the first signs of a recovery.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
May 28, 2009

Foot Patrol

Bill Johnson's entrepreneurial spirit — and his inner inventor — can be traced to his wife's un-tanned feet. His next step: Sales.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
May 21, 2009

Stimulus you can believe in

Successful Gulf Coast entrepreneur and commercial real estate investor Harvey Vengroff has long said the region's economy lacks diversification. He sees the recession as a chance for real change.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
May 21, 2009

The Invisible Entrepreneur

Companies such as Harvey Software that grease the wheels of American commerce often work quietly behind the scenes.

Entrepreneurs

Observer Staff
May 14, 2009

Where are they now?: Man of the People

Amscot Financial serves the financial services needs of many consumers who prefer to cash checks at a location other than a bank.

Entrepreneurs

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Starting Over

Rocket Parts

Special 40 under 40: The Right Mix

Hybrid Capital

Sox Appeal

Mission: Difficult

Choco-preneur

Virtual Vine

School of Matlacha

Rev up sales

Against the Tide

Foot Patrol

Stimulus you can believe in

The Invisible Entrepreneur

Where are they now?: Man of the People

450-unit Nokomis apartment complex opens near Legacy Trail

Developer proposes Tampa's tallest building: 70 stories at $650 million

Airline adds flight from Fort Myers to upstate New York

50-year-old Tampa education-tech firm receives $350M investment

'Distressed' Tampa office building sells for $40M in short sale

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