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  • November 10, 2017
Star Search

An entrepreneur — barely of legal age to drink alcohol — hopes to nurture and grow the Southwest Florida tech scene.

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Christian Cotter, 29

Director of Management Recruitment and Development, First Watch Restaurants Inc.

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The Lollicake Queen, co-owners

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Partner, Big City Events LLC

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  • August 29, 2014
Don't Get Hooked

Even with a simple and great design, it takes time and resources to bring a new product to market.

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  • May 2, 2014
The Friendliest Destination

A unique training program in Lee County aims to make the Fort Myers area the certifiably friendliest destination in the country.

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  • May 23, 2014
Turn the Page

Ron Turner isn't jaded on politics, even after a few decades in public service.

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  • November 1, 2013
Feed the map

Geofeedia maps social media posts so journalists, emergency officials and companies can track what's being said.

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  • December 27, 2013
Closer to Normal

Deal-making is picking up at Gries Investment Fund as company leaders become more confident and seek capital to grow.

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  • July 29, 2016
House of shares

VeryUs lets travelers rent a room instead of the whole house. It's a tech twist on the bed-and-breakfast model.

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  • October 10, 2014
Linda Doan, 38

Entrepreneur in real estate, frozen yogurt and hospitality

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Alex Miningham, 29

President, Discount Park and Ride

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James Bryan Caudill-Ritter, 39

Founder and CEO, Pulse Business Solutions

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Eric Rosenthal, 37

President and Owner, Florikan

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Charles 'Chas' Bruck, 31

Principal, SoHo Capital

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  • October 31, 2014
More choices

Students at a leading art and design college are taught to think and act like entrepreneurs. They might soon get more chances to do that.

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  • October 16, 2015
Amy Barrett, 34

Senior associate, commercial services, Colliers International Tampa Bay

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Jenny Alday Townsend, 33

President, Suncoast Connections and Music Compound

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Jackie Zumba, 28

Owner, Jackie Z Style Co.

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  • November 6, 2015
Better spread

Betsy's Best nut and seed butters are sold in all Whole Foods supermarkets in Florida. But the company's founders have bigger plans.

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