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Wanted: A biotech company to call Florida home

The head of a San Francisco-based biotechnology firm has advice for industry recruiters seeking to bring similar companies to the Gulf Coast: Universities are the key. Incentives and tax breaks help, too.

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Right Time, Right Place

Southern Comfort Heating & Cooling is aiming to be the 'Lexus of the industry.' CEO Rick Allard says his firm is heading into the perfect storm for growth.

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His Private Sky

Entrepreneur Vincent Wolanin has turned a $250,000 repair tab on his Gulfstream into a $10 million and growing jet-repair business.

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Across the Pond

A U.S. trade official talks up the opportunities for Florida businesses in Europe and beyond.

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Early Returns

The fledgling Sarasota Economic Development Corp.'s budget rose 24% in a year. The results? Its seeds are germinating.

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  • March 31, 2006
Market Analysis

While residential sales dip, commercial market still strong

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Real Estate Briefs-Tampa

Tampa warehouse sells for $8.5 millionPasco acreage sells for $3.8 million

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • March 31, 2006
Real Estate Briefs-Lee/Collier

Chicago firm acquires Naples apartmentsNew York firm acquiresNaples commercial centerINDIANA DEVELOPER BUILDS CONDOS AT MALL

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  • March 31, 2006
Hello, Florida

With 35% market share in Southeast Michigan, a century-old land development firm follows its national clients to Florida, where demand exceeds capacity. The firm expects to hit $100 million next year.

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • March 31, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at briefs from Gulf Coast businesses for free.

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  • By Adam Hughes
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Real Estate Briefs-Sara/Mana

de Morgan Homes creating Villages of AvignonKaplan, Bennett, others buy land for subdivisionInvestors buy Ellenton Sleep InnLAKESIDE SITE WORK BEGINS

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • March 31, 2006
No Edicts

Brown & Brown's decentralized and entrepreneurial approach helps the broker to navigate stormy weather - from hurricanes and within the industry.

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • March 31, 2006
Out of the Public Eye

Free from having to appease Wall Street, Dental Care Alliance executives are focusing on long-term growth. The payoff is steady growth and more happiness.

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • March 31, 2006
Troubled Waters Ahead

Marinas and boaters get ready: Insurers will boost premiums and deductibles to cover hurricane-related losses. And some companies won't write any marine insurance in Florida.

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • March 31, 2006
State of Shock

Commercial insurance premiums are going up as much as 30%, thanks to the 2004 and 2005 hurricanes. No one is immune.

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