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Adam Hughes
July 17, 2006

Against the 'Gran'

What residential slump? A weak market hasn't dampened Sam Rodgers' enthusiasm for his grand project, the 2,000-unit Gran Paradiso.

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Adam Hughes
July 6, 2006

The Banking Issus: Charts

The Review breaks down Gulf Coast banks by assets, net income, return on assets and return on equity.

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July 6, 2006

Sarasota Economy: Upward Bound

Sarasota County's economy recovered faster after 9/11 and is generating jobs and boosting wages faster than six other growth markets.

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July 6, 2006

No Gorillas

With a strategy of giving each unit an independent board, Bancshares of Florida has grown rapidly. And the directors of those boards share the wealth, so power isn't controlled by one player.

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Adam Hughes
July 6, 2006

Jeff and Rich Sloan, national investors in technology companies, preach optimism and gung-ho spirit to small business owners. The duo will bring their entrepreneurial gospel to the Gulf Coast next month.

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July 6, 2006

The Logo is Your Face

In Florida's competitive banking market, differentiation starts with the face of the bank. Bankers should give their logos a lot of thought.

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July 6, 2006

Risky Rewards

A Gotham bank must depend more and more on Sunshine State real estate markets to keep the profits coming.

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July 6, 2006

Still Going Strong

Bankers have a growing list of worries these days. Nonetheless, Florida has been and is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing banking markets.

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July 3, 2006

The Lawyer in the center of the... Double Standard

Debra Lafave's Barbie doll-like looks and sexual encounters with a teen were the topic of worldwide news coverage. Her Tampa attorney, John Fitzgibbons, was already a local star.

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July 3, 2006

Sembler Co. Diversifies

For the country's sixth fastest-growing retail developer, bigger really is better.

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July 3, 2006

Bankruptcy Bust

Last year's change in bankruptcy rules are cited as the primary reason for a drop in filings. Attorneys are feeling the pinch.

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July 3, 2006

Immigration Quandary

Employers already face severe limits on hiring foreign workers in the United States. And attorneys warn that stronger enforcement of immigration laws is looming.

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July 3, 2006

Offense to Defense

David Haenel went from prosecuting DUI offenders to defending them. He launched his private practice with a partner and a combined $5,000 in savings.

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June 23, 2006

Forced to Reinvent

With the advent of digital photos, Photo-Tech Inc.'s Peter Turo saw his corporate photography business becoming a commodity. He had to change or die.

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June 23, 2006

Organizational Clarity

Harley Davidson dealer Scott Fischer is fanatical about improving employee morale and his customers' experience. He calls it a sickness. But his company is healthier than ever.

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Against the 'Gran'

The Banking Issus: Charts

Sarasota Economy: Upward Bound

No Gorillas

Startup Prophets

The Logo is Your Face

Risky Rewards

Still Going Strong

The Lawyer in the center of the... Double Standard

Sembler Co. Diversifies

Bankruptcy Bust

Immigration Quandary

Offense to Defense

Forced to Reinvent

Organizational Clarity

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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