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By Jean Gruss
January 7, 2011

High Road

Fred Pezeshkan has the vision to see trends before his competition and the connections on the Gulf Coast to do something about it. But that's just one part of the builder's success.

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By Carl Cronan
January 7, 2011

Not Retiring

Tom James stepped back from his CEO role at Raymond James last spring, but he hasn't slowed down much. The executive chairman is staying as busy as ever in the community.

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By Jay Brady
January 7, 2011

Government Digest: Jan. 7 - Jan. 13

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

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By Jay Brady
January 7, 2011

State Sen. Mike Bennett exceeded all expectations when he became the Senate's number two leader, but it wasn't the first time this sailor went above and beyond the call of duty, and not likely to be the last.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
January 3, 2011

Still Grim

The 2011 real estate market will be no place for the weak-hearted. Opportunities could be scarce.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Carl Cronan
January 3, 2011

Tight Vise

Contractors along the Gulf Coast are caught between ongoing capital restrictions and rising supply costs. Specialization is helping companies get through the downturn.

Industries

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By Jean Gruss
January 3, 2011

New Alliances

Physicians and hospitals are facing new challenges from a slow economy — lower insurance reimbursements and government mandates. Alliances and technology are two keys that will help them manage in 2011.

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By Jean Gruss
January 3, 2011

Room Service

It's tough to gauge hotel demand when leisure travelers and corporate groups make reservations at the last minute. But a better-than-expected fall season may be a harbinger of better times ahead for hoteliers.

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By Carl Cronan
January 3, 2011

Emphasis Shift

Companies will need to be concerned with health coverage for employees in years to come as ObamaCare takes effect. However, agents advise against complacency.

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By Mark Gordon
January 3, 2011

Prepare to Thrive

Ambitious Gulf Coast manufacturers plan to be on the right side of the economic turnaround.

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By Jean Gruss
January 3, 2011

Better Banking

Gulf Coast-based banks are shoring up their balance sheets and striving for profitability. Banks that fail will help usher new entrants into the market and provide market-share opportunities for those that survive.