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Adam Hughes
March 24, 2006

Beyond Sox

A rare joint appearance by local CFOs prompts jeers for overregulation, but also pleas for better transit and arts funding.

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Adam Hughes
March 24, 2006

Luxury by Lutgert

A development firm founded by Raymond Lutgert in the 1960s has quietly been amassing a real estate empire. With more than 50 companies, the firm is now heading north to Sarasota.

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Adam Hughes
March 24, 2006

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Adam Hughes
March 24, 2006

PATRICIA GONDOLFO

Chief Operating Officer, Radiation Therapy Services

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Adam Hughes
March 24, 2006

Stuart Suddath couldn't hack business school; he wanted to deal with numbers that counted. Now the numbers at the moving company he runs mean something, such as 335%, which represents the firm's three-year growth. It made a nationwide fastest-growing list for the second straight year, too.

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Adam Hughes
March 17, 2006

Go-go Gadgets

What do you use to stay connected and organized? If you're still carrying that paper datebook, remember what happened to the guys who made buggies and buggy whips.

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Adam Hughes
March 17, 2006

High-growth ProS

India native Ajit Nair has built two companies into high-tech players. More revenue growth and possibly an IPO are up next.

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Adam Hughes
March 17, 2006

Finding their Way

A company that has been selling computerized mapping services overseas looks for new business closer to home. The challenge: Selling the cool factor.

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Adam Hughes
March 17, 2006

The Perfect Candidate

The single most important question to ask job candidates is: Of all that you've accomplished, what's the most significant? Hiring expert Lou Adler also says you need to compose the right ad.

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Adam Hughes
March 17, 2006

The Technical Investment

From large real estate firms to local banks, companies have various forms of a 'help desk.' The trick is to find a formula that is cost-effective, yet beneficial to employees and customers.

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Adam Hughes
March 17, 2006

Back from the Bust

Groups devoted to supporting the tech industry had growth problems of their own during the industry's slide. Being more active in the community and reaching out to untapped markets has helped them come back.

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Adam Hughes
March 17, 2006

Government Efficiency

It's no joke: A pair of top government officials have found that using technology keeps them on top ofSouthwest Florida's rapid growth. It saves money, too.

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Adam Hughes
March 17, 2006

Baby Steps

The Gulf Coast won't ever be Silicon Valley. But technology is becoming more of an economic force here as clusters grow, especially companies related to medical science.

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Adam Hughes
March 10, 2006

Dreaming BIG

Developer Joel Cantor plans to build what he says will be downtown St. Petersburg's tallest and best mixed-used tower. He signed up a star architect to design the $160 million, 35-story building. Trump Tower 'is going to be nice,' Cantor says. 'But I think we're going to trump Trump.'

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Adam Hughes
March 10, 2006

Close to Home

Health Management Associates succeeds by buying and turning around struggling rural hospitals. But as patients begin to bear a greater burden of healthcare costs, the company, and hospital industry, face a new set of challenges.

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Beyond Sox

Luxury by Lutgert

Calendar

PATRICIA GONDOLFO

Quick Move

Go-go Gadgets

High-growth ProS

Finding their Way

The Perfect Candidate

The Technical Investment

Back from the Bust

Government Efficiency

Baby Steps

Dreaming BIG

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