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October 13, 2006

Little Pharma, Big Drugs

A group of former Eli Lilly executives hopes to build a blockbuster pharmaceutical company in Southwest Florida.

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October 13, 2006

Out of the Purse

Kristy Sobel sells more than handbags at her startup, LaNeige Purse. 'I want LaNeige to become a life link to other people ... We're all given that one opportunity to save others."

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Kraft's Robert Carsello built the largest commercial-construction company on Florida's Gulf Coast by being loyal to his customers, subcontractors and employees. But he's not so sanguine about the company's recent growth.

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October 13, 2006

Raise the Roof

A willingness to do work others won't has been a catalyst for consistent and stellar growth for a century-old family run roofing company.

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October 13, 2006

How Low will it Go?

Bonita Bay Group Chairman David Lucas says homebuilders and developers should be prepared to weather a downturn that could last two years.

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October 13, 2006

Quay project moves forward

The developer still plans to build a $1 billion mixed-use complex on 14.5 acres in downtown Sarasota.

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October 6, 2006

Let the Competition Begin

Sweetbay Supermarket CEO Shelley Broader says Kash n' Karry was "an aging beauty that was never really beautiful." Sweetbay will go head-to-head with Florida's largest supermarket chain, Publix, on its home turf.

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October 6, 2006

Radio Play

Don't count broadcast radio out yet. Beasley Broadcasting Group of Naples is holding its own against new competition.

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October 6, 2006

Hang on till '08

Housing economist Brad Hunter predicts two years before the housing market rebounds.

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October 6, 2006

Betting Big is Better

A Michigan developer who seeks out retiring baby boomer hot spots picked the Gulf Coast as the next location for his $1 billion portfolio. He's pitting his stellar track record against a not-so-stellar condo market.

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October 6, 2006

Going to the Dogs

Sharn Veterinary's three-year average annual growth rate of 371% has it well on its way to becoming the industry leader with its medical devices for animals.

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September 28, 2006

Breaking Out

A fledgling architecture firm in Clearwater, led by a planner who once designed jails, is trying to get in on the good times by adding flair to a city not known for artsy architecture.

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September 28, 2006

A plan to expand

Tribridge's founders plan to grow the company by at least 20% annually over the next five years. It'll hit $50 million to $100 million in five years, depending on how many more acquisitions it makes.

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September 28, 2006

Prepare for Soft Landing

Florida's single-family housing sector is nearing the bottom of a slowdown, but commercial construction opportunities abound in Tampa Bay.

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September 28, 2006

Cape Growth

Cape Coral is the fifth-fastest growing city in the nation. Developers have taken note.

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Little Pharma, Big Drugs

Out of the Purse

Krafting the Company

Raise the Roof

How Low will it Go?

Quay project moves forward

Let the Competition Begin

Radio Play

Hang on till '08

Betting Big is Better

Going to the Dogs

Breaking Out

A plan to expand

Prepare for Soft Landing

Cape Growth

Englewood roofing company to lay off 65 workers

After nearly $39M land deal, Parrish residential project begins selling homes

Orlando investor pays $2.6 million for Manatee building

Sarasota Square developer pre-leases 88% of initial commercial space

Largo industrial buildings sell for $23.5 million

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