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By Business Observer Staff
August 25, 2006

Business titans shift to political arena

Businessmen Vern Buchanan and Tramm Hudson are leading Republican candidates to replace Katherine Harris as the party's nominee for the 13th District congressional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. And since the district - which covers Sarasota, Hardee and DeSoto counties and parts of Manatee and Charlotte counties - is Republican-heavy, the winner of the Sept. 5 primary is considered a likely favorite to take the general election in November.

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August 25, 2006

Real Estate Briefs

Meridian preparing office condos next to former Winn-Dixie distribution centerLocal Investor Buy Two Siesta PropertiesLutz Real Estate Investment buys Central Station buildingYacht Clubs of the Americas LLC buys Tampa Bayside MarinaKawama Development Group invests in Belcher officeKimco Realty buys strip centersNaples investors buy Bougainvillea, vacant landOmega Healthcare Investors buys elder housings centersSchottenstein Stores buys three local Albertson's spaces

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
August 25, 2006

Running on Ego

Oscar Parsons openly admits that his ego is part of the fuel behind the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center. But he also fully believes he can make it work.

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August 25, 2006

Landlords Rule

Sticker shock.That is what tenants in Gulf Coast office buildings and warehouses, whose leases are scheduled for renewal, may soon feel.Low vacancy rates combined with strong demand means rents will continue to escalate up and down the coast, from Tampa to Naples. What's more, the high cost of land, building materials and labor means developers have been slow to build new office complexes and warehouses to fill the void.

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By Business Observer Staff
August 25, 2006

It Takes a Team

A $3,000 loan sparked the idea for a company that generated more than $10 million in sales in its fourth year. Turns out, there's a hot market for used computer hardware that costs a fraction of its original retail price.

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August 25, 2006

Developer on the Defense

The developer behind one of the Gulf Coast's biggest projects fights back against criticism from elected officials that the firm doesn't do enough to build roads. How about nearly $80 million dollars worth over the last 15 years?

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August 18, 2006

Unflinching Optimism, Practical Steps

Even as they predict brighter days, Gulf Coast Realtors and those in related industries are taking protective measures now.

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By Business Observer Staff
August 18, 2006

'Balancing Act'

Tampa attorney and HR consultant Eduardo A. Suarez-Solar, chief executive of Integrated Employer Resources, says more and more lower-wage workers are migrating east of Interstate 75 in an effort to find affordable housing.With beachfront property selling for as much as $800 a square foot and housing near the interstate costing an average of $200 to $300 a square foot, two questions should be asked, he says. How are employees who make an hourly wage of $10 to $12 supposed to live? How are employers going to afford hiring the staff they require to support their business needs?

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By Business Observer Staff
August 18, 2006

More Costs, Fewer Applicants, More Stress

Rising health care costs, a tight labor market and expensive housing are issues facing the Gulf Coast HR industry. Companies must innovate.

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August 18, 2006

Ready Fire Aim

The story of how Joe Brachle went from being more than $50,000 in debt to building a near multi-million dollar computer company from scratch has to end with a punch line.How could it not?

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August 18, 2006

Corporate Report

Bristol Bank merging with Bank of FloridaSuperior Bancorp one step closer to merger with Kensington BankshoresNine projects recognized by AIA for architectural excellenceVerizon Wireless broadband covers Lee, Charlotte, SarasotaSunTrust promotes Waetjen for Southwest Florida American Commerce Bank gaining 'Momentum'Clearwater office listed fourth in Top Specialty ContractorsFirst Watch Restaurants creeping up the East CoastSarasota Ritz' Vernona named 'best' restaurant in FloridaEnvironmental Process Systems rolling out mold-resistant coating

Industries

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August 18, 2006

Commercial Real Estate

Coral Gables company buys Cypress Place ApartmentsJMC buys additional piece for OvationING Management acquires Campus Club ApartmentsNaples Center for Dermatology buys new Fort Myers locationFirst Priority buys at Toledo, PeachlandJHM Hotels buys Sanibel propertyObstetrics, Gynecology practice buys Prudential Cascade headquartersBruce Williams starting sales in Lexington PreserveEar Research buys property from Floyd Street Properties

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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August 18, 2006

Hospital Innovation

The human-resource team at Lee Memorial Health System in Lee County is nationally recognized for its innovative retention and recruitment programs. They work hard to keep employees.

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By Business Observer Staff
August 11, 2006

Cultivate Friends Not the Business

Trudi Williams started her engineering firm out of her home in 1989. Today, TKW Consulting Engineers is on track to generate $8 million in revenues.

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By Business Observer Staff
August 11, 2006

Not in My Backyard

A rise in NIMBYism is costing U.S. companies billions and leading to project cancellations. Consultant Patrick Slevin, who is writing a book about the trend, offers his insights.

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Business titans shift to political arena

Real Estate Briefs

Running on Ego

Landlords Rule

It Takes a Team

Developer on the Defense

Unflinching Optimism, Practical Steps

'Balancing Act'

More Costs, Fewer Applicants, More Stress

Ready Fire Aim

Corporate Report

Commercial Real Estate

Hospital Innovation

Cultivate Friends Not the Business

Not in My Backyard

National homebuilder buys 130 lots in Lakeland

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Sarasota cybersecurity firm raises $20M, plans to scale

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