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Lots of Runway

A national low-fare airline leader targets a new business — luxury condo resorts — starting in underdeveloped Charlotte County. How will the project takeoff?

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Out of the Box

Graphic designer Betsy Wild is harnessing the power of a popular business model — subscription boxes — through her line of family craft kits.

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  • October 6, 2017
Make it Proud

Manufacturers need qualified workers more than ever. An innovative local program seeks to fill the void.

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'Lead with Service'

A Tampa tech firm seeks to maintain a rapid growth pace, behind a new leadership team and some grandmotherly advice: Stick to your knitting.

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Image isn't everything

The founders behind a $200 million business pursue growth with the right systems in place. If not, says its chairman, 'playing catch-up is like being in debt.'

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Proof is in the pastry

A gluten-free brand is working its products into stores nationwide with the help of a gung-ho top executive.

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  • September 29, 2017
Here's the beef

Aaron Carricato worked his way up from dishwasher to award-winning restaurant franchise owner. Perseverance keyed the rise.

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  • September 22, 2017
Stick Together

A networking group has found some fast growth with a twist on the traditional model.

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  • September 22, 2017
After the Storm

From Tampa to Naples, area businesses faced challenges big and small from Hurricane Irma. Here's how some companies are meeting those challenges.

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  • September 22, 2017
Stage Presence

Turning around an organization in a financial hole requires quick decisions. It also requires a long-term approach.

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  • September 18, 2017
'Burden of excellence'

An intensely focused entrepreneurial couple, with a rarely satisfied mindset, targets dizzyingly fast growth.

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  • September 18, 2017
Bright Lights

Area executive Fabio Zaniboni speaks four languages. He's also becoming fluent in the language of managing fast growth.

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  • September 18, 2017
For the Love of Code

The complicated world of hospital health care billing is ripe with business possibilities. One company seized the market.

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  • September 18, 2017
Bolt and Jolt

SeaBreeze Electric isn't afraid to plug into growth opportunities — a nimble mindset that has led to rapid expansion.

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  • September 18, 2017
Major Milestone

The construction industry has gone from reeling to resounding recovery. A leading regional firm pounced on the openings.

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