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  • January 7, 2011
Choice Environmental Services buys Lehigh warehouse building

Fort Lauderdale-based Choice Environmental Services Inc. purchased an 11,448-square-foot warehouse for $1.26 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss
  • January 7, 2011
Giving Power

David Lucas' record of quality development and charitable endeavor combined to make him a pillar of the Lee County business establishment. The recession hasn't dented his reputation.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • January 7, 2011
Publisher Power

Diane McFarlin was reluctant to become a publisher of a daily newspaper. Her ultimate acceptance was a good move, both for her and the community.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • January 7, 2011
Kinder, Gentler

Even Rex Jensen's admirers use words like crusty and bristly when they describe the accomplished developer. Jensen's success, however, is based on much more than being tough.

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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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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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  • January 7, 2011
Government Digest: Jan. 7 - Jan. 13

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Jay Brady
  • January 7, 2011
Beyond Bennett

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.

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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.

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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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  • 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.

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