Industries

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By Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Always on his mind

Being laid off was the tipping point for a marketing guru who long dreamed about starting his own firm. A timely run-in with country legend Willie Nelson was the inspiration.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Doing the Dirty Work

Spaulding Decon takes on Gulf Coast jobs most people don't want to see. It's an unusual niche with plenty of dirty work to go around.

Entrepreneurs

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April 20, 2007

A different approach

Developer Leonard Gardner is asking for density increases and city funding to bring workforce housing downtown.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Realco Florida LLC buys 91-acre Airport Technology CenterSarasota investors buys Treeline office buildingFort Myers ISP buys office for headquartersFox Creek Holdings LLC buys I-75 parcelBank officials buy land for headquartersArdaman & Associates official buys George F. Young buildingAmerica's Capital Partners buys four-building Breckenridge VIIISt. Petersburg group buys 34th Street North warehousePriority Developers, NY investors plan Triple J Ranch development

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Mastery Now

Research and long-term planning are key parts of the growth plan for a sign-making franchise company that grew more than 25% in 2006.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Commercial RE Briefs

Harp Development plans office, retail town centreMiami investors acquire Myerlee Square, plan officeNaples investor buys University Commons officeCharlotte State Bank plans North Port branchSarasota developer files Cobia Bay site planHupp Realty Advisors plans Manatee WalgreensKBS REIT buys Sabal VI officePublix buys Tampa land for GreenWise MarketOAM Associates buys Palm Harbor Red Roof Inn

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Connection Maker

One dean says the University of South Florida, with its 40,000 students, is a rising star, as is its business school. It's time to shine the light.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

On a Roll

Rick Collins had to cajole about 1,000 customers to rescue hurricane-shutter company Rolsafe. Now, he's marching up the West Coast to Sarasota and Tampa with ambitious growth plans.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Mowing 'em Down

Finding ways to save on gas and electricity has provided a jolt for a growing landscaping company seeking to conquer the entire Gulf Coast.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Corporate Report

Nano Chemical Systems Holdings moves to Tampa, adds new CEONeoGenomics researches with Power3 Medical ProductsAblest directors approve Koosharem buyout offerOSI Restaurant Partners merger decision May 8NeoMedia Technologies divesting 12snap AGNCircle Entertainment lands Mighty Machines rightsiDatix teams with Nexsan Tech for joint shippingIndianapolis chooses MethodFactory IntranetTechnology Development reaches deal with LifeWare Ad agency celebrates 10-year anniversaryOAK recognized by Florida Education DepartmentSoftrim moves operations from Naples to EsteroFitch gives good ranking to Walter MortgageLee County Visitor, Convention Bureau director heads to St. PeteMoore & Williams to become Moore, BoguszMullet's Aluminum gets top PGT statusDebbie Does Freight adds corporate division

Industries

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By Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Build the Vision

34-year-old Matt Leiter is the point person on two high-profile projects on Palm Avenue. He has a vision for downtown Sarasota.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Moving On

Imagine buying a business that relies on the former owner to manage the day-to-day operations. Then, he dies.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

How to Sell Yourself

Forget the Internet and help wanted ads, a career adviser says. Expand your network to hear about the best jobs and learn how to sell yourself.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 6, 2007

'Capitalism at Its Finest'

Small- and medium-size companies are benefiting from increased competition among Tampa Bay area banks for their business now that the housing market has slowed.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 6, 2007

Lending Lessons

Loan loss reserve portfolios are increasing up and down the Gulf Coast, and for good reason: Banks don't want to be left without a seat when the real estate music stops.

Entrepreneurs

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Always on his mind

Doing the Dirty Work

A different approach

Commercial RE Briefs

Mastery Now

Commercial RE Briefs

Connection Maker

On a Roll

Mowing 'em Down

Corporate Report

Build the Vision

Moving On

How to Sell Yourself

'Capitalism at Its Finest'

Lending Lessons

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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