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How John Ruppe Brings Education, Honesty, and Personal Service to Storm Protection in Southwest Florida
After Hurricane Ian damaged his own home, John Ruppe became a customer of 360 iMPACT Windows & Doors. Now a project manager and sales manager for the company, he helps Southwest Florida homeowners make informed decisions about storm protection.
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How Edward and Jackie Pike Built PetWellClinic Around Accessible Care for Fort Myers Pets
Edward and Jackie Pike built PetWellClinic Fort Myers around walk-in, nonjudgmental veterinary care. Inside the MelloD Designs studio, Edward shared the personal experiences that shaped the clinic.
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How Steve Gerald Is Carrying Herman Woodcrafting’s 40-Year Legacy Forward in Southwest Florida
Veteran entrepreneur Steve Gerald shares how military leadership, family responsibility, and skilled craftsmanship continue to shape Herman Woodcrafting after four decades in Southwest Florida.
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How Brian Losh Built Ripple Water Treatment Around Honesty and Problem-Solving in Southwest Florida
Meet Brian Losh, owner of Ripple Water Treatment, and learn how a broken part at his own home led to a 15-year career and a Southwest Florida business built on honesty, communication, and practical solutions.
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How Letitia Davies Built Amaz’n Graz’n Around Artistry, Hospitality, and the Courage to Keep Learning
Veteran entrepreneur Letitia Davies shares how she built Amaz’n Graz’n LLC, a Southwest Florida charcuterie business rooted in artistry, hospitality, and the courage to keep learning.
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How Sabrina Levinson and Jourdan Niemiec Built Coastal Outlaw K9 Around Trust, Nutrition, and Second Chances in Southwest Florida
Meet Sabrina Levinson and Jourdan Niemiec, the team behind Coastal Outlaw K9, and learn how they built a Southwest Florida pet business around trust, nutrition, education, and second chances.
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How Dr. Bobby Ormsby Built Mangrove Chiropractic Around Movement, Mentorship, and Coming Home to Fort Myers
Meet Dr. Robert Ormsby, known to patients as Dr. Bobby, and learn how this Fort Myers native built Mangrove Chiropractic around movement, mentorship, and individualized patient care in Southwest Florida.
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Inside Pride SWFL 2026: Downtown Fort Myers Celebrates Community, Visibility, and Inclusion
SWFL Pride 2026 brought thousands to Downtown Fort Myers for a vibrant celebration of community, visibility, and LGBTQ+ pride in Southwest Florida.
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How Matt Pasquel Built Better Than Yesterday Home Services Around Trust, Detail, and Protecting Homeowners
Meet Matt Pasquel, veteran and founder of Better Than Yesterday Home Services, and learn how he built his Southwest Florida home inspection business around trust, detail, and protecting homeowners.
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How Chris Rodriguez Built Premio Marine Around Peace of Mind on the Water
Captain Christopher “Chris” Rodriguez turned a lifelong love of boating into Premio Marine, a Southwest Florida business built around giving boat owners peace of mind on the water.
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How Steve Kowalski Built Entrust Payroll Solutions Around Service, Relationships, and Community in Southwest Florida
Meet Steve Kowalski, founder of Entrust Payroll Solutions, and learn how this Southwest Florida business owner built a payroll company around people, community, and trust instead of transactions.
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How Thank My Barber Combines Grooming, Mentorship, and Community in Downtown Fort Myers
Inside the MelloD Designs production studio, Lloyd Duhon sat down with Nick Romero, founder of Thank My Barber, to talk about entrepreneurship, mentorship, and why he believes the barbershop can still change lives in a digital world.
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