Industries

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By Business Observer Staff
October 22, 2009

Battle Royale

Gulf Coast business owners hear the chatter about the supposed end of the recession. While many cling to optimism on that front, the reality is that 2010 could be another Toughest Year Ever for many businesses.

Strategies

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By Business Observer Staff
October 16, 2009

The Tampa Theatre Inc. buys lobby, office, flower shop

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
October 16, 2009

In-Rel Management buys Plaza 66 center

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Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
October 16, 2009

West Gulf Properties buys two landmarks

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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
October 16, 2009

Medallion buys Cascades from bankruptcy

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Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jay Brady
October 15, 2009

Risky Business

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation relies on $3.6 billion from the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, coverage that may not be there when it is needed. And the Cat fund has its own claims-paying shortfalls when the big one hits. That all means much bigger assessments on policyholders.

Florida

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By Business Observer Staff
October 15, 2009

Government Digest

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

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By Jean Gruss
October 15, 2009

'Does anybody care?'

Florida lets its state-owned property insurer raise rates to become more fiscally sound, but it won't allow private companies to do the same. That's not the way to fix the state's property insurance problems, says Citizens' chairman.

Industries

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By Jay Brady
October 9, 2009

Schoolhouse ROCKED

When the Legislature shifted school construction dollars to cover operating expenses it rocked a school construction industry already on its heels, and may now add to districts' borrowing costs if they can sell bonds at all.

Florida

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By Business Observer Staff
October 9, 2009

Make it Klich

Branch Banking & Trust is betting big on Florida's future with the acquisition of Colonial Bank. Longtime Florida banker William Klich is the man charged with making it work.