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November 28, 2003

Strategic Decisions

American Land Lease Inc. officials decided three years ago to centralize their operations as a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust. The strategy worked.

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November 28, 2003

Sarasota Arena: How Big a Drain?

Read the consultants' report on a new arena at Sarasota County's fairgrounds. It provides plenty of information to question the project's viability.

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November 28, 2003

Peltz Shoes Goes Full Circle

A family shoe business, nearly 50 years old, adapts to customer needs. Business is booming on the Internet.

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November 28, 2003

The Art of Banking

Veteran Bay area banker Joseph M. Wheeler came out of retirement to work where he can truly practice his craft. He says decent earnings will come eventually at Atlantic States Bank.

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November 21, 2003

Whirlwind from Wharton

A Tampa businesswoman will apply what she learned marketing Tropicana and Nestle products to a new equity fund she and some business school classmates are forming.

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November 21, 2003

On the Boulevard

Atlanta businessman Wayne Morehead is cutting his development teeth on what will become the largest project in downtown Sarasota.

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November 21, 2003

Fireworks Sales Halted

Stores who sell fireworks say a new Sarasota County ordinance will shut them down. Commissioners contend the sales are illegal.

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November 21, 2003

Uniroyal Technology Corp.'s chairman led a group that bought the coated-fabrics division for $17.39 million, about $12.6 million less than the Sarasota company was asking for the division prior to bankruptcy.

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November 14, 2003

Thorns of Deception

In a tale of broken trusts, more than a dozen clients claim Bradenton attorney Richard Groner mishandled their money prior to his suicide.

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November 14, 2003

Construction Growth Continues

Multifamily development in Sarasota and Manatee counties fell this year. But single-family construction continued to grow.

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November 14, 2003

All in the Family

Sarasota's Atlas Insurance has been in business for 50 years, with a 287% increase in sales in the last 30 years. The company's secret: Focus on what they do best.

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November 14, 2003

Banks Market Share

Smaller fry gain on the big banks along the Gulf Coast.

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November 7, 2003

Kangaroo Court?

Sarasota's Nuisance Abatement Board puts local property owners on the hook for the actions of their tenants. Ignorance is no excuse.

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November 7, 2003

YP: Kirstin Severs

YP: Kirstin Severs Second Vice PresidentInvestments, Smith Barney - Sarasota

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November 7, 2003

Baron of Collier

Paul Marinelli says the growth of the Barron Collier Co. is a result of 'we,' not 'I.' But his philosophy on partnerships has generated some extraordinary results.

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Strategic Decisions

Sarasota Arena: How Big a Drain?

Peltz Shoes Goes Full Circle

The Art of Banking

Whirlwind from Wharton

On the Boulevard

Fireworks Sales Halted

Insider Buyout

Thorns of Deception

Construction Growth Continues

All in the Family

Banks Market Share

Kangaroo Court?

YP: Kirstin Severs

Baron of Collier

Work starts on Naples apartments as developer secures $45M in financing

$300K Bradenton EDC contract up for vote in Manatee

27 Gulf Coast companies ranked among fastest growing in Southeast

Tampa tire store franchisor rolls into new brands, buys a restaurant

Tickets on sale for Business Observer's flagship event: Top Entrepreneur Luncheon

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