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Fuel the World

Paul Woods has spent two decades working on a way to mass produce ethanol from seaweed. Production starts next year.

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Documented appeal

eBridge Solutions keeps prices down to appeal to smallbusinesses, as well as large, who need document management help.

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First In, Last Out

Florida was one of the first states to get hit hard by the recession and will be one of the last to come out because of the housing bust. But the Fed will come to the rescue by buying mortgages, says economist David Jones.

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Purse strings

Anita Spector turned apersonal interest in making purses into a business that could vault her to fashionstardom. Her son, Jeffery Spector, helped her turn her creativity into business reality.

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King Cash

Stocks are the cheapest they have been since 1995, and now many strong companies' cash exceeds their market value.

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  • December 11, 2008
Urine Off cleans up

The dirty work of removing the stainand smell of urine is a key to onecompany's fortunes. It's a bright future.

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  • December 4, 2008
Middle Market

A pair of Northeast transplants is trying to put fun and familyinto retail banking on the Gulf Coast. So much for bankers' hours.

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  • December 4, 2008
Capital Idea

Capital is a precious commodity these days. Here's how four banks on the Gulf Coast have raised capital this year to strengthen their financial positions.

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  • December 4, 2008
Leading by EXAMPLE

C12 is a Christian business-ownersorganization focused on boosting profits and seeing its members walk out their faith.

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  • December 4, 2008
Scary Stories

What's it like to be on the inside of a bank in crisis? It's amix of gray hairs, tears, fist pumps and lots of heartache.

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  • December 4, 2008
No quick fix

Commercial real estate on the Gulf Coast will feel the effects of the economic downturn in 2009. Here's how to prepare.

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  • December 4, 2008
Condo Aid

Frank Silcox and Bruce Rodgers help condo associations collect delinquent fees from property owners.

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  • December 4, 2008
Custom Fit

In what could be a sign of things tocome, RR Simmons Construction builds a unique urban hybrid store for Publix.

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  • December 4, 2008
Niche Player

The past year hasn't been great for many investment banks, but Skyway Capital Partners in Tampa has been steadily growing as a middle-market firm.

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  • November 28, 2008
Listening Aid

Pete Salazar, the son of migrant workers in Immokalee, has built a successful manufacturer of crate and produce washers. The key: He listens to customers.

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