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  • January 12, 2007
Quantitative Quality

The statistical approach to stock selection hasn't always been the most popular. But that's irrelevant to Doug Case, who has used the theory to build a firm managing almost $2 billon.

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  • January 12, 2007
Quantifiable success

Moran Asset Management Group uses computer-run objective measures to find strong investments.

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  • January 12, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Thomas Ranch owner buys Venice lotInvestor George Perreault buys Pen West buildingsPalmetto Bay investor buys Phoenix Professional CenterFlorida Gulf Bank develops Coconut Point branchPulte home-builders buys land for Ave MariaPrudential Insurance buys two Naples shopping centersWishnatzki Farms buys 100-acre Plant City farmNovare Group, intowngroup kick off Element constructionOdessa developer planning Suncoast Meadows center

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • January 12, 2007
Corporate Report

Chico's income grows 11.9% in DecemberKraft's Carsello retires, numerous officers change jobsLawsuit charges tribe, Hard Rock rigged bidSeveral on Gulf Coast reach top 100 of golf communitiesRaymond James Financial COO joins board of SIFMAMIVA Inc. signs with Google ending Yahoo! ad dealPrice Donoghue Ridenour moves, becomes PDR CPAs

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  • January 5, 2007
Beall's Inc. buys Tropicana HQ

The move cements Beall's headquarters in Manatee County.

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  • January 5, 2007
Quick and casual

Franchising is a perfect fit for budding entrepreneurs, but getting the financingis the key to making it work.

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  • January 5, 2007
Turnaround, Anyone?

In three years, Larry Scott has dramatically improved the fortunes of woman's professional tennis. It started with a deft touch, a balance of listening and leading.

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  • January 5, 2007
A Grown Up Cup

Tervis Tumbler, a 60-year-old company once known for its quirky cups, is starting to be known for its annual sales growth. Revenues are up more than 300% over the past decade to $23 million in 2006.

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  • January 5, 2007
Staying on track

America's First Home keeps costs under control while staying nimble enough to shift with thechanging market. It's paid off.

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  • January 5, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Brookdale Senior Living buys two Gulf Coast centersMiami firm buys Airport Commerce CenterSarasota developers plan Fruitville strip centerSeattle's Emeritus Corp. buys Cypress GardensDeveloper plans Bonefish PlazaAlico renegotiates 5,600-acre Ginn saleScripps Howard buys Naples News buildingAtlanta hotelier buys Hilton Garden TampaSeminole Tribe acquires two Harney warehouse buildingsTampa family buys Pinellas Park Howard Johnson

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  • January 5, 2007
Corporate Report

Source Interlink delay could risk NASDAQ listingFlorida employees feeling more confidentVIP Realty Group buys Harvey & AssociatesBancshares of Florida changing to Bank of Florida Corp. Chico's founders retiring, leave boardAnderen Bank of Tampa Bay files state charterMorgan Beaumont changes its name, ticker

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  • December 29, 2006
Corporate Report

Moffitt, Merck partnering to study cancer care Progress Energy inks deal with Shady Hills PowerNeoGenomics offers new service, partnership with pathologistsKimball Electronics offers cash for Tampa's Reptronand more...

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  • December 29, 2006
Winn-Dixie project hits county blockades

County officials assured Steve Kossoff his $50-million project would get 'fast track' treatment. A year later, he's still waiting.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • December 29, 2006
Family success

The Pezeshkan family name is well-known in construction circles in Naples. Another Pezeshkan has made his mark in the architectural field and offers lessons for succession planning.

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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2006
Going Up

Phil Camillo, who once sold training materials to rocket scientists, really knows how to make a sales pitch. His latest success? Winning a national elevator pitch contest for entrepreneurs.

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