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Band of brothers

How do you bust a conventional business model that resists change? Lots of persistence. And never relent on quality.

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After a life-changing event, Brad Lunz is ready to grow his Lakeland-based architectural firm. The expansion has been cautious, and cathartic.

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Even businesses with successful histories can use upgrades. A $3.5 million project is the way there at one storied resort.

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Might as well jump

The trampoline park industry on the Gulf Coast is on a fast growth track. A doughnut entrepreneur wants a taste.

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Finding home

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High-deductible plans have created a gap in coverage for many employees. Voluntary benefits increasingly bridge that gap.

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Million dollar maybe

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Medical is in

The specialty office product has exploded in popularity among investors.

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So not boring

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Banks on the Gulf Coast have worked hard to get rid of bad loans on their books so they can focus on lending again.

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Mary Anne Servian was never a walker. But a major injury led to a life transformation.

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