Industries

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By Business Observer Staff
September 15, 2006

Corporate Report

Corporate Report: Naples-based Health Management Associates Inc. completed the sale of two psychiatric hospitals and a closed inpatient psychiatric facility in Lakeland Progress Energy, Tampa Electric seek price hikesLee Memorial plans purchase of health systemsSuperior Bancorp completes merger with 1st Kensington Bank parentNuevo Advertising Group attracts two new clientsBancshares of Florida to merge with Old Florida BancsharesExecutive shake-up at Morgan Beaumont Clockwork Home Services buys Nashville franchiseeOutback restaurant chainscomparable-store sales fall moreIndustrial Biotechnology Corp. buys bug-repellant companyMorgan Beaumont takes in more, but loses even moreRadiation Therapy Services acquires Beverly Hills centerCarbiz nears listing on over-the-counter boardNobility Homes riding above lower-demand home market

Industries

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By Business Observer Staff
September 15, 2006

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate:Venice hotel owners acquire local Holiday Inn Ocean Properties buys Lido resort, plans major renovationsMcKibbon buys land in Gulf Coast Town CenterBarfield Bay Properties buys Terrace PointeHillsborough Community College buys former Alterman building

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
September 15, 2006

Robust Restaurants

Sales at Peach's and First Watch restaurants average $1 million per store. But growth plans for both lie in opening new stores nationwide.

Entrepreneurs

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September 15, 2006

Jaza Delivery

An important sales meeting for a startup coffee business has led to other opportunities.Perseverance and confidence are essential.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
September 7, 2006

Westminster Palms owner buys North Shore

Stern says the new ownership will be gutting the apartment complex to create new apartment.

Commercial Real Estate

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September 7, 2006

Cape Coral firefighters union buys building

The purchase entity Cape Coral Firefighters Building Corp. mortgaged the building to Wachovia Bank NA for $344,000.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
September 7, 2006

Gulf Coast Tech Push

Enthusiasm was rampant at a Sarasota tech conference filled with A-list speakers. Among the unique tips:Create an enemy to combat complacency.

Entrepreneurs

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September 7, 2006

'The Sky's the Limit'

Entrepreneurs Chuck Miller and Lynette Bohanan created a PR firm that they hope to grow into a powerhouse, and they're having fun in the process.

Entrepreneurs

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September 7, 2006

Full of Grace?

Ave Maria has opened up northeastern Collier County to development, but the slowing home sales may cool the red-hot market.

Entrepreneurs

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September 7, 2006

Real Estate Briefs

Commercial Real Estate: AutoNation planning Mercedes dealershipPort Charlotte buyers take over North Port buildingTwo automotive insiders plan Infiniti dealershipCalifornia investors buy Fort Myers CVSKBS REIT purchases Sabal PavilionInland Real Estate buys Walter's CrossingFlorida Spine Institute acquires headquarters

Manatee-Sarasota

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September 7, 2006

Change? Copy That

Eileen Rosenzweig has orchestrated several comprehensive changes at the printing store she runs with her family. What hasn't changed is her aggressive and fearless attitude, not to mention solid sales increases.

Entrepreneurs

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September 7, 2006

Jet Sports Management plans new sports bar

Abbott has hired Tampa-based Veranda Homes to completely renovate the building. 

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
September 1, 2006

It's beginning to look a lot like ...a boom

A population spurt is driving growth in shopping centers all along the Gulf Coast. Highlights include a new JCPenny concept, a Best Buy in every market and a segment of tiny national retailers.

Entrepreneurs

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September 1, 2006

Keeping Afloat

Asset-based lending that allows companies to borrow against accounts receivables is a fast-growing industry in the U.S. It grew 16% in 2005 to a record level of $420 billion.

Entrepreneurs

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September 1, 2006

Corporate Report

Johnson Controls buys Environmental TechnologiesPeach's goes to Ohio, adds new Sarasota restaurantParker-Hannifin leaves Sarasota, eliminates 117 jobsBank of Florida buys Bristol BankChico's reports record quarter, same-store sales fall for main brandHigh-speed internet provider enters Tampa marketBusch Entertainment bringing Sesame Street to parksRoyal Palm shareholders approve Mercantile purchase

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Corporate Report

Commercial Real Estate

Robust Restaurants

Jaza Delivery

Westminster Palms owner buys North Shore

Cape Coral firefighters union buys building

Gulf Coast Tech Push

'The Sky's the Limit'

Full of Grace?

Real Estate Briefs

Change? Copy That

Jet Sports Management plans new sports bar

It's beginning to look a lot like ...a boom

Keeping Afloat

Corporate Report

SWFL employee-owned wealth management firm hits $1B in assets

Lakewood Ranch primed to get five new hotels, nearly 600 rooms

Tennis legend Mike Bryan lists St. Pete Beach home for $2.6M

Ferry service adds third vessel in Manatee

AdventHealth breaks ground on New Port Richey emergency room

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