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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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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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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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Condo Aid

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

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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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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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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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Entrepreneur Bob Gaudreau has takenminiature golf and made it mobile, marketingit to companies, schools and organizations.

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Downtown Survivor

Raimond Aulen's bar in downtown Fort Myers has survived bad city ordinances, years of street repairs and now aneconomic slump. It doesn't inspire investor confidence.

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Game On

A onetime cell phone companyexecutive is trying to exorcise golf's 'hollowpromises,' one lesson at a time.

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Athlete's advocate

Tampa business attorney Ken Turkel helps young athletes win endorsement contracts.

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Mooring Maneuvers

A marina management firm is aiming to expand its reach, both in geography and potential clientele, so it can avoid the sinking market.

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