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Big Fish

John Langley is quietly building a giant medical-transcription company, outsmarting the competition with sophisticated technology and talent. His next challenge: government health care.

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Godfather of Barbecue

When the recession hit, Rib City's prices enticed customers to its value-oriented menu of barbecue favorites. But this father-and-son team proved to be nimble operators and grew through the downturn.

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Arching Achievement

Since taking the helm of his family's McDonald's franchise, Blake Casper has seen local sales grow throughout the recession. Getting things right and meeting customer needs are his keys to success.

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  • May 12, 2011
Distressed sales hurt Sarasota

Broker estimates 45% of closings so far this year were short sales or REO.

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  • May 12, 2011
Collier tourism traffic grows

Collier visitor traffic increased 3.3% in 2010 relative to the prior year.

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Sun Hydraulics stock pops

The Sarasota firm gave back all the gains it earned from strong Q1 report.

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  • May 12, 2011
Raymond James is top broker

National magazine names Raymond James nation's top full-service broker.

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  • May 12, 2011
Enterprise Florida seeks nominees

Enterprise Florida, the state's economic development agency, is seeking nominations for the 2011 Governor's Business Diversification Awards.

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  • May 12, 2011
Likes bikes, so he bought out dealer

Most motorcycle enthusiasts are content with one or two bikes. Aaron Sprague likes them enough that he purchased an entire dealership.

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  • May 12, 2011
Sarasota hits its valentine stride

Sarasota earned some love from New York, at least when it comes to film festivals.

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  • May 12, 2011
University loses a top administrator

Florida Gulf Coast University seems to be fertile recruiting grounds for academia.

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  • May 12, 2011
Ex-Beef's president returns with gyros

It wasn't likely that Nick Vojnovic would stay out of the restaurant business very long after leaving Tampa-based Beef 'O' Brady's sports pubs nearly a year ago.

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  • May 11, 2011
Scott appoints five to water board

Dan DeLisi is one of the five South Florida WMD board appointees.

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Citrus prices help Alico profit

Quarterly profits nearly doubled for the La Belle-based firm, to $2.7 million.

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Transportation group seeks veto

A total of $150 million swept from a state trust fund is at issue.

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