Entrepreneurs

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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

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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

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Jean Gruss
May 28, 2009

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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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Mark Gordon
May 14, 2009

Entrepreneur of the Year 2009: A Package Deal

Eric Baird has constantly pushed himself to do better at what is now his $26 million packaging and shipping company.

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Jean Gruss
April 30, 2009

Stock the fridge

Hotels on the Gulf Coast are counting on Florida visitors staying close to home to boost a lackluster year so far. Discounts for Floridians will abound to maintain occupancies.

Strategies

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Mark Gordon
April 20, 2009

Expansion Call

With a learn-to-delegate process nearly complete, an entrepreneur now hopes to continue growing her property management company.

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Observer Staff
April 16, 2009

Strong pulse

Engineer Thomas Osypka bought the cardiac medical products company his father started and has grown revenues with clients around the world.

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By Observer Staff
April 2, 2009

The Collector

John Osterweil has turned a childhood passion for memorabilia into a successful enterprise that helps charities.

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Jean Gruss
April 2, 2009

More fiber, please

Now that US Metropolitan Telecom has put hundreds of miles of fiber-optic cable in the ground in Lee and Collier counties, it's planning to build even more.

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Observer Staff
March 26, 2009

Uncaged

Tampa entrepreneur John Prisco is growing Xtreme Fighting Championships into an international brand.

Entrepreneurs

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Mark Gordon
February 19, 2009

An Open Garage

A young construction entrepreneur hopes his way out of the recession will be by going down to a basement.

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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

Entrepreneur of the Year 2009: A Package Deal

Stock the fridge

Expansion Call

Strong pulse

The Collector

More fiber, please

Uncaged

An Open Garage

$27M beach restoration project in Venice underway

Report: Florida CEOs post record high optimism levels

St. Pete mayor chooses team for coveted Gas Plant project

Is Polk County the next stop for Gov. DeSantis?

$1 billion Tampa development grows tenant roster

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