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September 22, 2006

Coaster Ride

With a dozen new branch openings in the last two years - but three CEOs over six years - Coast Bank executives hope their story becomes one of successful growth, not management turmoil.

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September 22, 2006

A Buyers' Market

Jim Gillespie, Coldwell Banker's president and CEO, says there are plenty of homebuyers shopping for a home. They'll start buying again when sellers realize the market has changed.

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September 15, 2006

Rooms to Grow

Room rates at Gulf Coast hotel rooms have been steadily rising, spurring construction of new hotels from Tampa to Naples. But high land and materials costs could undercut the boom.

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September 15, 2006

Wake-Up Call

As Kathleen Shanahan transforms an environmental remediation company into a market leader, the CEO is on the hunt for acquisitions - backed by one of the nation's largest equity firms.

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September 15, 2006

Pub Crawl

After 15 years of deliberate growth, a pair of lifelong friends running a bar and grill chain are about to pass $11 million in annual revenues. Expansion throughout the Gulf Coast is up next.

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September 15, 2006

Independent Streak

The Watkins family has steered the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club for 60 years by continually renovating and upgrading.

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September 15, 2006

Robust Restaurants

Sales at Peach's and First Watch restaurants average $1 million per store. But growth plans for both lie in opening new stores nationwide.

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September 15, 2006

Jaza Delivery

An important sales meeting for a startup coffee business has led to other opportunities.Perseverance and confidence are essential.

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September 7, 2006

Gulf Coast Tech Push

Enthusiasm was rampant at a Sarasota tech conference filled with A-list speakers. Among the unique tips:Create an enemy to combat complacency.

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September 7, 2006

'The Sky's the Limit'

Entrepreneurs Chuck Miller and Lynette Bohanan created a PR firm that they hope to grow into a powerhouse, and they're having fun in the process.

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September 7, 2006

Full of Grace?

Ave Maria has opened up northeastern Collier County to development, but the slowing home sales may cool the red-hot market.

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September 7, 2006

Eileen Rosenzweig has orchestrated several comprehensive changes at the printing store she runs with her family. What hasn't changed is her aggressive and fearless attitude, not to mention solid sales increases.

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September 1, 2006

It's beginning to look a lot like ...a boom

A population spurt is driving growth in shopping centers all along the Gulf Coast. Highlights include a new JCPenny concept, a Best Buy in every market and a segment of tiny national retailers.

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Business Observer Staff
September 1, 2006

Keeping Afloat

Asset-based lending that allows companies to borrow against accounts receivables is a fast-growing industry in the U.S. It grew 16% in 2005 to a record level of $420 billion.

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September 1, 2006

The Daily Grind

John Cauthen found a niche and way to meet it: the ground-up remains of the melaleuca tree.

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Coaster Ride

A Buyers' Market

Rooms to Grow

Wake-Up Call

Pub Crawl

Independent Streak

Robust Restaurants

Jaza Delivery

Gulf Coast Tech Push

'The Sky's the Limit'

Full of Grace?

Change? Copy That

It's beginning to look a lot like ...a boom

Keeping Afloat

The Daily Grind

$27M beach restoration project in Venice underway

Report: Florida CEOs post record high optimism levels

St. Pete mayor chooses team for coveted Gas Plant project

Is Polk County the next stop for Gov. DeSantis?

$1 billion Tampa development grows tenant roster

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