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By Adam Hughes
February 20, 2006

Bigger Boats

As recreational boats get bigger and more sophisticated, manufacturers turn to companies like Marine Concepts to help design them.

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By Adam Hughes
February 20, 2006

Out of the Mold

How a Pinellals County plastics firm stays flexible to persevere against foreign competitors.

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February 20, 2006

Sales Fell, Sun Invested

To be ready for the rebound, Sun Hydraulics imporved delivery time, built a new Web site, introduced new products and expnded its distribution center.

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February 20, 2006

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February 20, 2006

Keep It Lean

Gulf Coast manufacturers are using the 'Lean' method to boost productivity and cut waste. But it's more than afactory-floor system. It becomes part of the corporate culture.

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By Adam Hughes
February 20, 2006

WANTED: Skilled Workers in Shrinking Industry

Florida's manufacturing sector has lost 78,400 jobs since 1997, but there are still about 400,000 high-paying factory jobs begging for skilled workers.

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February 10, 2006

The Fallacy of Controlling Growth

Here's a primer on the deleterious effects of trying to manage and control growth. Everyone loses - except those making the rules.

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By Adam Hughes
February 10, 2006

Corporate Report

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February 10, 2006

The Cleveland-based developer gave up $18 million worth of condos so downtown Fort Myers could have a Publix supermarket. But he also won $18 million in tax breaks from the city. Publix, meanwhile, agreed to bend some of its rules, too.

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February 10, 2006

Florida's 3-Legged Stool Has a New Leg

State job data show that health care has become the Gulf Coast's biggest employer.

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February 10, 2006

So Long HMO

An entrepreneur exploits a new concept in medical insurance. But raising capital has been hard. He predicts one in 20 Floridians will be covered by his company in five years.

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By Adam Hughes
February 10, 2006

Course Conversion: The house on the 8th green

Golf course redevelopment projects make investment sense, but must overcome opposition from neighbors.

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February 10, 2006

Real Estate Briefs

Neal Communities buys Duke RanchEnterprise Associates buys Bradenton land for towersConnecticut company buys Main Street propertyLely Development buys RV ResortMorrison Homes buys lots in Fort MyersWestpoints plans homes in Naples

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By Adam Hughes
February 3, 2006

Speed = Success

Mel's Diner is betting that getting the food out of the kitchen quickly while adding more gourmet meals will add up to 100 new restaurants in 10 years.

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By Adam Hughes
February 3, 2006

Corporate Report

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Bigger Boats

Out of the Mold

Sales Fell, Sun Invested

Corporate Report

Keep It Lean

WANTED: Skilled Workers in Shrinking Industry

The Fallacy of Controlling Growth

Corporate Report

Cameratta in Focus

Florida's 3-Legged Stool Has a New Leg

So Long HMO

Course Conversion: The house on the 8th green

Real Estate Briefs

Speed = Success

Corporate Report

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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