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Jean Gruss
January 22, 2016

Growth engine

Population growth will continue to drive rail freight into Southwest Florida, but Seminole Gulf Railway is diversified to manage the inevitable recessions.

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Mark Gordon
January 22, 2016

No barriers

A young entrepreneur's bold recession-era decision saved a company. Now she grapples with a new set of challenges.

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Steven Benna
January 22, 2016

Corporate report

Boat club opens new location; Community makes top 50 list; Port Manatee fuels up contracts; New hires at economic agency; Document firm heads south

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Jean Gruss
January 22, 2016

Dialing out

Air conditioning entrepreneur Louis Bruno overcomes the major objections to home-appliance monitors: privacy and security.

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Anita Todd
January 15, 2016

Squeezed in

The orange juice industry is being pressed from many sides. A recently promoted top executive with a large cooperative plans to battle back.

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Steven Benna
January 15, 2016

Corporate report

Ohio shipper adds 50 jobs in Tampa; Mobile health firms merge; Lab company gets boost from Canada; Ad agency renews boat contract; Company gains exclusive rights to iSwim

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Mark Gordon
January 14, 2016

Wonks among us

Data, and how to use it properly, is a priority for many businesses. A Gulf Coast college targets this segment, with hopes for a big bang.

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Jean Gruss
January 14, 2016

Laser focus

Jonathan Sigg started a day spa business in Estero with $500 and eight months of free rent. Now The Laser Lounge Spa has five locations, including Sarasota.