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17: Fifth Third Bank

Collier County

Financial services

Chief executive: Thomas R. Quinn Jr.

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $248 million

2005: $203 million

Employees: 800

Founded: 1991

www.53.com

Nationally, Fifth Third had $220 billion in assets under care as of December, of which it manages $34 billion for individuals, corporations and not-for-profit organizations. It was ranked No. 28 on U.S. Banker's list of the Top 100 Banks of 2005. Its South Florida division is based in Naples, and includes about 50 branches in Broward, Collier, Lee, Manatee, Palm Beach and Sarasota counties, with two more opening this year in Southwest Florida. It reclaimed the No. 1 spot in market share in Collier County and is fourth in Lee.

18: Taylor Woodrow

Lee County

Builder/developer

Chief executive: Alan Smith (division president)

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $233.9 million

2005: $146.5 million

Employees: 97

Founded: 1921

Taylor Woodrow has built homes in Mediterra, Estero Palms, Lucaya, Treviso Bay and Vasari Country Club with new communities currently underway at Portico, Magnolia Landing, River Hall and Tortuga. The Southwest Florida division opened new headquarters in Estero in December, centralizing construction, operations, warranty and sales services near its 6,000-square-foot design center. The Rock On Scramble & Jam fundraiser in March was held to showcase Magnolia Landing and raised more than $100,000 to benefit local children's charities.

19: Oswald, Trippe and Co. Inc.

Lee County

Insurance provider

Chief executive: Gary V. Trippe

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $228 million (premium sales)

2005: $184 million

Employees: 200

Founded: 1981

www.otc1.com

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, this independent, Fort Myers-based insurance agency has offices also in Cape Coral, Coral Springs, Holmes Beach, Miami, Naples, Ocala, Sarasota, Tallahassee and Weston. It moved into North Carolina in 2005 and opened a second office there in 2006. OTC sponsors the annual Southwest Florida Blue Chip Community Award program, recognizing entrepreneurs for overcoming adversity. It also sponsors Lee County Junior Achievement Hall of Fame, American Cancer Society's Fort Myers Relay for Life, Uncommon Friends Foundation's Business Ethics Award and Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce APEX Award.

20: Barron Collier Cos.

Collier County

Real estate developer

Chief executive: Paul J. Marinelli

Gross annual revenue:

2006: more than $200 million

2005: more than $200 million

Employees: more than 1,000

Founded: 1920s

With roots that go back to Collier County founder Barron Gift Collier, Barron Collier Companies provides development, management and stewardship of numerous land holdings nationwide. It has extensive agricultural operations, primarily in citrus and vegetable farming; commercial, retail and residential real estate development; oil exploration and mineral management.

21: ASG Software Solutions

Collier County

Software provider

Chief executive: Arthur L. Allen

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $180.6 million

2005: $200 million

Employees: more than 1,200

Founded: 1986

www.asg.com

A privately held firm headquartered in Naples, with more than 75 offices throughout the world, ASG provides a variety of enterprise software solutions. It has completed more than 30 acquisitions to enhance distribution, diversity and profitability. The company claims a customer satisfaction rate higher than 90 percent, and clients include such industry leaders as American Express, Coca-Cola, DaimlerChrysler, General Electric, HSBC, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Merrill Lynch, Procter & Gamble, Sony, Toyota, Verizon and Wells Fargo. Recognized as a family-friendly workplace and as one of the best employers in Collier County, ASG supports local charitable efforts, including the United Way.

22: Miva Inc.

Lee County

Online advertising

Chief executive: Peter Corrao

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $172.6 million

2005: $197 million

Employees: about 310

Founded: 1999

www.miva.com

Online advertising and media company operating across the United States and Europe, its mission is to deliver valuable digital audiences to advertisers, which it achieves through two divisions: Miva Media, which offers Pay-Per-Click Ads across both vertical and contextual networks and Miva Direct, which offers display and toolbar advertising solutions and focuses on the development and monetization of consumer Web sites. Formerly FindWhat.com, Miva remains at the forefront of the industry with product innovations, such as the recently launched Miva Precision Network, a vertically focused Pay-Per-Click network designed to offer highly targeted online advertising.

23: Orion Bancorp Inc.

Bank

Collier County

Chief executive: Jerry J. Williams

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $171 million

2005: $101 million

Employees: 280

Founded: 1977

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Orion's total assets are approaching $3 billion, and it operates 20 full-service banking offices throughout Collier, Lee, Sarasota, Palm Beach and Monroe counties. American Bankers Association Banking Journal recently placed it fourth in the nation in an annual ranking of more than 3,100 bank-holding companies and thrifts. For the second consecutive year, it was No. 1 on Allen C. Ewing & Co.'s list of Florida's Top 10 Community Banks. American Banker placed it 39th among 8,000 U.S. bank-holding companies and second among Florida-based bank-holding companies for performance. American Banker also recognized CEO Williams as 2006 Community Bank of the Year Award for Performance, the first banker from Florida to receive the award.

24: Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.

Lee County

Construction management

Chief executive: Steve C. Shimp

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $145 million

2005: $113 million

Employees: 70

Founded: 1891 (Michigan), 1982 (Fort Myers)

www.owens-ames-kimball.com

Marking its 25th anniversary in Southwest Florida, OAK established an office in Charlotte County and was named Lee BIA Commercial Contractors Council Contractor of the Year and Habitat for Humanity Outstanding Land Development Partner.

25: Gulfshore Insurance Inc.

Collier County

Insurance provider

Chief executive: Brad Havemeier

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $142 million

2005: more than $100 million

Employees: 95

Founded: 1970

www.gulfshoreinsurance.com

An independent insurance agency headquartered in Naples with offices in Fort Myers and Marco, it was a Business of the Year finalist in 2006 for Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year, and earned National Automation Excellence Award in 2006 from AMS (an industry software provider). It opened its first Lee County office, in Fort Myers, in May, with about 15 sales and service associates. The company supports the American Cancer Society and is a member of the Community Foundation of Collier County.

26: Motorsports Management Inc.

Lee County

Automotive products

Chief executive: J. Scott Fischer

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $128 million

2005: $98.9 million

Employees: 370

Founded: 1987

www.motorsportssolutions.com

Known as Motorsports Solutions, this management company oversees seven motor-sport dealerships, including Harley-Davidson of Fort Myers, Harley-Davidson of Naples, Westcoast Motorsports in Fort Myers, as well as dealerships in South Carolina, Alabama, Ohio and New Mexico. It has moved its corporate offices and training center to the 12271 Towne Lake Drive in Fort Myers.

27: DeAngelis Diamond Construction Inc.

Collier County

Contractor

Chief executives: David Diamond and John DeAngelis

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $126 million

2005: $103 million

Employees: 71

Founded: 1996

www.deangelisdiamond.com

Provides general contractor services and construction management for commercial, multi-family, religious and other projects in Southwest Florida. Four-time recipient of the Commercial Builder of the Year award from the American Specialty Contractors of Florida.

28: Beasley Broadcast Group Inc.

Collier County

Radio broadcasting

Chief executive: George G. Beasley

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $125.2 million

2005: $124.3 million

Employees: about 650

Founded: 1961

www.bbgi.com

Owns or operates 44 radio stations in 11 large and mid-sized markets throughout the United States. Since 1986 it has had corporate offices and five radio stations in Southwest Florida, from Port Charlotte to Marco Island. Locally, it has supported McDonald's Pennies from Heaven campaign, Tour de Friendship Bike Ride for the Immokalee Friendship House, American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, Autism Speaks, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Beasley also operates the Beasley Disaster Relief Fund and the Beasley Cares Fund through the Community Foundation of Collier County.

29: Vineyards Development Corp.

Collier County

Developer/builder

Chief executive: Michel Saadeh

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $125 million

2005: $172 million

Employees: 225

Founded: 1986

www.vineyardsnaples.com

Developer of the 1,370-acre Vineyards country club community in Naples, boasting two golf courses and more than 2,700 homes at build-out. Multiple-year winner of people's choice awards for best community and best country club.

30: Lutgert Insurance

Collier County

Insurance provider

Chief executive: H.A. "Bud" Hornbeck

Gross annual revenue:

2006: more than $120 million

2005: more than $100 million

Employees: 78

Founded: 1953

www.lutgertinsurance.com

Headquartered in Naples with locations in Ave Maria, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers and Marco Island, Lutgert Insurance is a division of the Lutgert Companies.

31: Causeway Lumber

Lee County

Building materials supplier

Chief executive: Scott Whiddon

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $100 million

2005: $94 million

Employees: 330

Founded: 1939

www.causewaylumber.com

A manufacturer of building materials and components, Causeway expanded in 2006 with the opening of a new location in Arcadia serving south-central Florida. It also has facilities in Bonita Springs, Fort Lauderdale and Stuart.

32: McGarvey Development Co.

Lee County

Construction

Chief executive: John S. McGarvey

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $97.4 million

2005: $100 million

Employees: 193

Founded: 1997

www.mcgarveydevelopment.com

Commercial and residential construction, leasing and property management, McGarvey has earned the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) 2007 Excellence in Construction Award. It has sponsored charitable causes, including the YMCA-Strong Kids Campaign in 2006 and 2007, as well as the 2007 Riverdale Wildcats football, Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Ronald McDonald House.

33: Crowther Roofing & Sheet Metal of Florida Inc.

Lee County

Contractor

Chief executive: Lee Scott Crowther

Gross annual revenue:

2006: $95.8 million

2005: $70.5 million

Employees: 530

Founded: 1975

www.crowther.net

Crowther has been ranked among the top 10 contractors nationally for the past three years. Among its subcontracting projects is the Suffolk-Kraft joint venture to build Ave Maria University, as well as numerous hospitals, schools and government facilities throughout Southwest Florida. In recent years, it added departments in light-gauge steel trusses and air conditioning and is expanding its Sarasota offices. Crowther provides financial support to a variety of local charities and is positioned for post-disaster response to hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, schools and government buildings.

34: Insurance and Risk Management Services Inc. (IRMS)