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A 42-acre, city-owned tract in Sarasota will take the first tangible step toward a major, multiyear overhaul with a master plan in 2018.

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An ambitious Charlotte County development from a company known for its discount flights is getting off the ground.

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Boat Brigade

A Southwest Florida boat business, with a plan to bring more service to wherever its customer is, seeks more market share in 2018.

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Where to Prepare

Survive Anything — which thrives on preparing for the worst — expanded its physical and digital presence in 2017.

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Banking on a Breakthrough

The long road to profitability for Tampa's homegrown biopharmaceutical company, Intezyne, could have a nice patch in 2018.

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Move Forward

Turning a transportation hub — an old train station — into a technology hub is an expensive project. A recent $5 million fundraising effort has been a boost.

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Flight Control

Longtime banker Rita Lowman, decades into her career, brings a refreshing enthusiasm to her work. She has more goals to reach in 2018.

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In the Round

Maintaining consistency among far-flung locations is the holy grail of the franchise industry. One enterprising couple — think secret shoppers — has pursued the challenge with vigor.

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Rubber Soul

Rent-to-own industry veteran Larry Sutton found success with an innovative approach to selling tires. Will his 'rent and roll' philosophy boost his company to national prominence?

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Easy Button

A power-packed team of financial executives sees big potential in what they consider an underserved homeowners insurance niche: people with outsized checkbooks.

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Tools for Retention

Hardware store entrepreneur Michael Wynn tackles the conundrum of employee retention with respect, recognition and rewards.

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Love to Teach

A passion for competition, and sales, has driven Shelley Broader to significant executive achievements. But her favorite part of her career comes from a different place.

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Change it up

An inventor with a never-quit attitude aims to find success in virtual realty. 'I want to create the technology to catch that wave,' he says.

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Glass Ceiling

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Creating an online community — and constantly feeding it — allows a crafty entrepreneur to sell more fish in a bigger pond.

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