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  • June 29, 2007
Moratorium redux

Collier County commissioners threatened to impose a moratorium on new construction. Builders are worried the anti-growth trend has spread north to Lee County and beyond just as the economy falters.

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  • June 29, 2007
Tailor Made Merger

John Landrum better enjoy challenges: The new Gulf Coast CEO is running a U.K.-based company and a large portion of a billion-dollar merger.

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  • June 29, 2007
Give us a Voice

Many Gulf Coast businesses and organizations are up in arms against the Hometown Democracy movement, but its supporters say the criticisms are incorrect and overblown and the economy is not in danger.

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  • June 29, 2007
Corporate Report

MoneyShow, S&P partner to improve Web offeringAssociated Asphalt buys local Mariani AsphaltOrthopedic Development sues former employees over e-mailsSun Hydraulics board approves 50% dividend, chairmanSouthwest Florida airport receives $5 million in grantsOrion Bank garners top rankingVision Homes adds Nice as COO

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  • June 29, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Fort Myers' P.F. Holdings buys Horizon PlazaParadise Development buys ArborGate land for WalgreensDebbie's Drapery Design Studio moves to Trace Center WayManatee County School Boardbuys Superior Electronics buildingsSarasota investors buy Riverside Oaks ParkMassachusetts investor buys Commerce Court buildingNewland Communities planning FishHawk neighbor Lake HuttoBPG Investment Partnership buys, renames telecom buildingOcala investors buy buildingsplan condo conversion

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  • June 29, 2007
Tuning up Deals

Anthony Migliore comes to commercial real estate with songs still spinning in his head from a past career. His best melody has been to aim for small successes.

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  • June 29, 2007
Still Booming

New shopping centers, hotels and office buildings are in the plans as the Tampa Bay region continues to see low vacancy rates, growing rental rates and steady demand.

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  • June 25, 2007
Magnetic Attracts Success

Careful hiring has allowed the Tampa-based web development firm to offer expert advice in design and development, attracting clients throughout the country. Its grown 300% over the last five years.

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  • June 25, 2007
DULYChanged

A $175 million contractor with five branches in three states learns its growth will be stunted without "constant vigilance" when it comes to inter-office communication.

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  • June 25, 2007
The New Gringos

Central America is the Next Big Thing for Southwest Florida developers. The key is putting the right team together.

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  • June 25, 2007
Market Trappings

A risk-taking, adventure-starved Realtor finds out a slumping market isn't all bad: It has given him time to chase, and catch, alligators.

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  • June 25, 2007
Beyond the Bay

Bayshore Solutions, the Tampa-based web development firm, is now in Dallas, Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale thanks to a track record of helping clients grow revenues through the web.

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  • June 25, 2007
Eagle Concrete Soars

Michael Leannah left a high-powered corporate post to become an entrepreneur. Now his concrete company is fast becoming a major player in Southwest Florida's commercial-construction industry.

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  • June 25, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Investment company buys Sarasota Commerce CenterPublix Super Markets closes on Charlotte distribution siteManatee County buys Perico land for preservationTriton Cos. plans Hyattfractional on Siesta KeyLowe's home improvement store headed to Palmer RanchCore buildsin West PalmTimberstone Group buys, redevelops Avenue ShopsGarden Street Iron & Metal buys adjacent land, plans expansion, new grinderNorthStar buys funeral homeDeveloper plans Wesley Chapel centerFifth Third Bank buys land for Pasco branchLargo investors buy Clearwater office building

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  • June 25, 2007
Corporate Report

NeoGenomics sells stock, adds $4 million in financingTyco Plastics' Sutter becomes Gerdau Ameristeel COOQuality Distribution promotes president to CEOOSI Restaurant Partners completes buy-outHSN celebrating 30th in July, adding Emeril cookware lineCorporate Write starts cruise Web site

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