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Business Observer Staff
June 1, 2007

Doing it the Roberts Way

Entrepreneurs, by necessity, need to block out all fear of failure - a theory in full force throughout this issue of the Review, which profiles 15 of the most accomplished entrepreneurs on the Gulf Coast.

Entrepreneurs

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Business Observer Staff
May 25, 2007

Three Generations Strong

A business started 50 years ago by Sheldon Smith is now run by his grandsons, Chris and Shawn Smith. The company is moving its focus away from national builders as it adapts to the housing slump.

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Business Observer Staff
May 25, 2007

The Investment Slip

The rising tide of Wall Street money is lifting Steeven Knight's business as he aims to develop a network of private yacht clubs in Florida and beyond.

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Business Observer Staff
May 25, 2007

Letters: Gov. Crist Recall

Our comments two weeks ago to begin a petition drive to recall Gov. Charlie Crist generated strong pros and strong cons. One reader sent in a $100 check to help jump-start the funding for the campaign.

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Business Observer Staff
May 25, 2007

WCI Battles Icahn

A lesson in corporate self-defense: How the board of directors and management of WCI Communities jousted with billionaire investor Carl IcaAhn. So far, the company has held its ground.

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Business Observer Staff
May 25, 2007

Heavy Lifting

Gevity develops a new business model as it slowly discards its old one. Some competitors follow, while some fill gaps left behind by Gevity.

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Business Observer Staff
May 25, 2007

It's Easy Being Green

Building an environmentally sound office for his new headquarters was nice for one architect, but not enough. It had to save him money, too.

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Business Observer Staff
May 21, 2007

A New Pitch

A top New York Yankees draft pick now dispenses financial advice, not fastballs.

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Business Observer Staff
May 21, 2007

Revenue Rescue

Cliff Carothers grounded his corporate career to invest $500,000 in life savings - plus $1.5 million in loans - into a flying ambulance firm. The results have been sky-high success, with more expansion on the horizon.

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Business Observer Staff
May 21, 2007

Fire up the Pit

A father-and-son team plans to grow the Rib City Grill barbecue chain to 100 restaurants in five years. They promise franchisees tasty profits.

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Business Observer Staff
May 21, 2007

Family Timing

With the help of an investor on the other side of the Atlantic, Tom Hanway started a business that his two sons now help run. A cash infusion from a brother helped the company turn the corner.

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Business Observer Staff
May 21, 2007

Re-Creating the Bern's Experience

From the wine cellars to SideBerns to an "epicurean hotel," David Laxer builds on what his father, Bern Laxer, started five decades ago in a strip center.

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Business Observer Staff
May 21, 2007

Tax the Builders (again)

Lee and Collier elected officials mull new taxes on builders even as the economy slows. Their mission is to fix the latest social crisis: lack of affordable housing.

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Business Observer Staff
May 21, 2007

Ace Bankers

With the largest community bank capitalization in state history, American Momentum plans to become "Florida's Bank." With money and experience, it might be big sooner than later.

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Business Observer Staff
May 11, 2007

The Hotel Conundrum

Guests at hotels along Florida's Gulf Coast have been paying more for lodging but occupancy rates have declined. How long can this last?

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Doing it the Roberts Way

Three Generations Strong

The Investment Slip

Letters: Gov. Crist Recall

WCI Battles Icahn

Heavy Lifting

It's Easy Being Green

A New Pitch

Revenue Rescue

Fire up the Pit

Family Timing

Re-Creating the Bern's Experience

Tax the Builders (again)

Ace Bankers

The Hotel Conundrum

Sarasota cybersecurity firm raises $250M in funding

From restaurant CEOs to a golf course owner: March on 'From the Corner Office'

2026 top 50 contractors zoom past $10B in annual revenue

Minnesota developer buys Fort Myers mixed-use project site for $20.45M

First Watch terminates COO amid restructuring

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