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Bridges to somewhere

Jebco Ventures has built everything from luxury condos to dollar stores in the last four decades. That diversity could be an asset in the company's latest stage — $100 million in current commercial projects.

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Eyes on Estero

With the announcement of Hertz relocating its national headquarters to Estero, the area in south Lee County has gone from unknown territory to the next hotbed of development.

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A pet project

Running a business with an image nested in Hollywood horror can be scary. One company discovered a way through the challenge.

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Corporate Report: March 21

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Mobile health

Sarasota could be the next Kansas City or Madison, Wis. Don't laugh. For entrepreneurs and executives in the emerging mobile health industry, that's a good thing.

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Corporate Report: March 14

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'Ballet in the water'

Rowing is a family affair in the Taaffe household. It's a good balance to Michael Taaffe's busy legal career.

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Global gurus

A Gulf Coast investment firm with $3.2 billion in assets under management puts a premium on the process — not merely the result. That defies Wall Street's standard mentality, but the results are stellar.

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Working through the wait

While Interim U.S. Attorney Lee Bentley awaits a possible permanent appointment to the post, operating with limited resources spread across five offices gives him plenty to stay busy with during the wait.

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Brokered passion

The recession dented Stacy Alario's business. But her zeal to help others become entrepreneurs never waned.

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Robo growth

St. Petersburg's Hine Automation is just settling into its fourth expansion in four years. This time around, it has planned for room to grow.

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Understanding crowdfunding

Tales of success and tips on how to raise your own capital — one donation at a time.

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Ten reasons brand value matters

Often overlooked in corporate planning and analysis, your brand's value is one of your company's most important assets. Discover how paying attention to it can pay off for your firm.

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Corporate Report: Feb. 28

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Flex casual

Naples Flatbread promises an efficient and flexible operation to franchisees. It took Ralph Desiano five years to perfect the concept.

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