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August 17, 2007

Corporate Report

People's Community Bank becomes Superior Bank"Rip" du Pont retiring from Whitney BankWachovia appoints Nicholas to head Gulf CoastPestAgon Termite & Pest bought by Massey ServicesArtisTree Landscape 67th largest in nationRadiation Therapy Services buys California centerMcGarvey Development adds new COOPetermichael associates creating Chesapeake Bay reportTIB Financial buying back 10% of sharesMerrychef USA lands oven deal with Subway systemHSN adding productsfrom Colin CowieTauck World Discovery CFO joins eSuites HotelsPilgrim Software servicing Scantibodies Laboratory

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August 17, 2007

Figuring out Government

Tampa attorney Steve Anderson has brought business and government to the negotiating table to find positive results for both sides.

Entrepreneurs

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August 17, 2007

Brick by Brick

Florida's masons gathered on Lido Beach last weekend to compete for the title of the state's best and fastest brick layers.

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August 17, 2007

Moyer's Moment

Gary Moyer, who spent the early and most successful part of his development career in strip malls, is back. The cornerstone project of his second act could prove to be either his signature performance or his worst flop.

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August 17, 2007

Home sales uber alles

Why wait for euro-carrying Germans to visit Southwest Florida? One homebuilder is selling Fort Myers and Naples homes directly to Germans in their own country.

Entrepreneurs

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August 10, 2007

Uncorking a Market

Tampa-based Cork & Olive is expanding throughout the Gulf Coast through franchises and plans to go national.

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August 10, 2007

Saving Time and Money

St. Petersburg's RapidVector takes a different approach to Web site development locally: It sells its product to resellers and uses a workforce primarily in India.

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August 10, 2007

Coasting Out

Coast Bank finds a buyer, but losses are plentiful. The bank's chairman is out more than $4 million, while a Naples investment firm is down more than $2 million.

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August 10, 2007

Perfect Timing

Starting a homebuilding company in one of the worst housing downturns may appear foolhardy. But don't bet against Jamie Pirello. He's made a fortune timing the housing market right.

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August 10, 2007

Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Montecito Medical Investment acquires Summit Medical CenterMilestone Group acquires Lutz's Willow LakeSt. Petersburg investor buys Raymond James Office ParkMissouri developer plans Alico Road retail centerEd Bonkowski group acquires three duplex propertiesMD Developers buildFort Myers officeJoint venture takes control of two Holiday InnsFort Myers investorimproves Self StoragePublix Super Markets buys University Walk retail center

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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August 10, 2007

Murphy Goes Nationwide

The Clearwater-based business brokerage, which expanded into real estate, wants to take its formula outside Florida through franchises.

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August 10, 2007

Virtual Innovation

A descendant of a family-run golf tee business and a West Point graduate are hoping their use of wow-like technology in their respective businesses will outlast the real estate slump.

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August 10, 2007

Corporate Report

Quality Distribution buys Boasso AmericaSource Interlink closes deal with Enthusiast MediaWalter Industries awards five-cent dividendDenovo Anderen Bank approved by FDICManatee Chamber wins third state awardSigns Now's July franchise growth nearly equals all of 2006MoneyShow.com offering university coursesContent provider Sky Angel adds Gospel Music ChannelSarasota WilsonMiller VP becomes regional managerInsignia Bank's first branch opens in Lakewood RanchObee's restaurant planned for Texas

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August 3, 2007

GULF COAST ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

Aggregate population growth in Collier and Lee is expected to outpace Hillsborough-Pinellas.

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August 3, 2007

Same dance, New Tune

Bay City Plywood and Cabinets is rebranding itself to emphasize its all-wood cabinets, but it is retaining its offbeat side, including those commercials.

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Corporate Report

Figuring out Government

Brick by Brick

Moyer's Moment

Home sales uber alles

Uncorking a Market

Saving Time and Money

Coasting Out

Perfect Timing

Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Murphy Goes Nationwide

Virtual Innovation

Corporate Report

GULF COAST ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

Same dance, New Tune

National homebuilder buys 130 lots in Lakeland

AeroVanti's Britton-Harr looks to squash evidence as May trial approaches

7 in region make Forbes’ Best Large Employers list

Suncoast Credit Union announces merger, would grow to over $21B

Sarasota cybersecurity firm raises $20M, plans to scale

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