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We need an un-consolidation of power

How the Fed came to exist, and why its power is one of the most dangerous forces in our economy today.

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Can executives get past the election? Some say they won't make any plans for 2013 until they have more certainty about taxes, health care and other critical business issues.

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Leaving a will of legacy

How to ensure the impact of your legacy on the next generation is richer than money.

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Pop-Up Retail

Al Mueller has been an entrepreneur since he was 15 years old, when he started selling Christmas trees.

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Jump Bump

Rich Heruska has already built and run a fast-growth business. Now he aims for fast — and sustainable — growth.

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Engineering Her Business

Stephanie Caldwell launched her engineering firm, Greensite Engineering, after she was laid off in 2009.

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Big Appetite

The Seidensticker brothers have nearly made it five years in an industry — restaurants — with a high failure rate. They are hungry for more.

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Scarry Numbers

Duncan Scarry's advertising agencies target auto dealers, and growth has been torrid.

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Political Partners

A pair of motivated entrepreneurs hopes to turn a passion for politics into a thriving business. They're getting the buzz part down.

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Bank Shot

Brian Lamb successfully brought team sports lessons to the boardroom. He aims for a lot more success.

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2012 40 Under 40

Check out who made the Business Review's 2012 40 Under 40 list from Tampa to Naples.

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Bolt Jolt

A national insurance company that shunned Florida now wants in on the sunshine. The company — which targets small business customers — has an aggressive attack plan that starts with the Gulf Coast.

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Travel Time

A high-flying Gulf Coast-based Internet travel firm with a niche in international sales hopes to score big with a domestic service. The company's counterintuitive strategy has so far proved successful.

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