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Entrepreneurs

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  • September 1, 2006
No More Development?

Land use experts say the business community should vote against Florida Hometown Democracy - one of the biggest threats to development in the state. Property insurance and taxes also pose problems.

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  • August 25, 2006
Business titans shift to political arena

Businessmen Vern Buchanan and Tramm Hudson are leading Republican candidates to replace Katherine Harris as the party's nominee for the 13th District congressional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. And since the district - which covers Sarasota, Hardee and DeSoto counties and parts of Manatee and Charlotte counties - is Republican-heavy, the winner of the Sept. 5 primary is considered a likely favorite to take the general election in November.

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  • August 25, 2006
Running on Ego

Oscar Parsons openly admits that his ego is part of the fuel behind the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center. But he also fully believes he can make it work.

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  • August 25, 2006
Landlords Rule

Sticker shock.That is what tenants in Gulf Coast office buildings and warehouses, whose leases are scheduled for renewal, may soon feel.Low vacancy rates combined with strong demand means rents will continue to escalate up and down the coast, from Tampa to Naples. What's more, the high cost of land, building materials and labor means developers have been slow to build new office complexes and warehouses to fill the void.

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  • August 25, 2006
It Takes a Team

A $3,000 loan sparked the idea for a company that generated more than $10 million in sales in its fourth year. Turns out, there's a hot market for used computer hardware that costs a fraction of its original retail price.

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  • August 25, 2006
Developer on the Defense

The developer behind one of the Gulf Coast's biggest projects fights back against criticism from elected officials that the firm doesn't do enough to build roads. How about nearly $80 million dollars worth over the last 15 years?

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  • August 18, 2006
Unflinching Optimism, Practical Steps

Even as they predict brighter days, Gulf Coast Realtors and those in related industries are taking protective measures now.

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  • August 18, 2006
'Balancing Act'

Tampa attorney and HR consultant Eduardo A. Suarez-Solar, chief executive of Integrated Employer Resources, says more and more lower-wage workers are migrating east of Interstate 75 in an effort to find affordable housing.With beachfront property selling for as much as $800 a square foot and housing near the interstate costing an average of $200 to $300 a square foot, two questions should be asked, he says. How are employees who make an hourly wage of $10 to $12 supposed to live? How are employers going to afford hiring the staff they require to support their business needs?

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  • August 18, 2006
More Costs, Fewer Applicants, More Stress

Rising health care costs, a tight labor market and expensive housing are issues facing the Gulf Coast HR industry. Companies must innovate.

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  • August 18, 2006
Ready Fire Aim

The story of how Joe Brachle went from being more than $50,000 in debt to building a near multi-million dollar computer company from scratch has to end with a punch line.How could it not?

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  • August 18, 2006
Hospital Innovation

The human-resource team at Lee Memorial Health System in Lee County is nationally recognized for its innovative retention and recruitment programs. They work hard to keep employees.

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  • August 11, 2006
Cultivate Friends Not the Business

Trudi Williams started her engineering firm out of her home in 1989. Today, TKW Consulting Engineers is on track to generate $8 million in revenues.

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  • August 11, 2006
Not in My Backyard

A rise in NIMBYism is costing U.S. companies billions and leading to project cancellations. Consultant Patrick Slevin, who is writing a book about the trend, offers his insights.

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  • August 11, 2006
'Like a Pitbull'

Alexandra Miller was cut out of running the family business just as the company was nearing $20 million in annual revenues. She didn't sit on the sidelines for long.

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  • August 11, 2006
Look Out, Country

As interest rates go up and real estate sales decline, ForeclosuresDaily.com expects its business to rise as more property owners face foreclosure and investors find better deals.

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