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By Business Observer Staff
April 27, 2007

A Seller's Market

The private equity market continues to set records, raising $44 billion in the first quarter, up 67% from last year. Growth is expected to continue well into 2008.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 27, 2007

Internet Marketer

Pam Gaylor, who opened a franchise of TruePresence late last year, isn't new to the industry. She has more than 20 years marketing experience in the Tampa Bay area.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Chico's reports strong March sales, comparables NCircle lands deal with Bert Smets ProductionsTIB Financial, Bank of Venice set to close April 30Javien Digital licenses NeoMedia's qodeRaymond James shuffles board membersGeoPharma completes $12.5-million equity deal Paradise promotes SolutionsSirion raises $45 millionGolfer Morgan Pressel signs endorsement with GemesisPersystent product in GSA ConnectWise adds COOWorld Energy purchases Sol-GelSmith president of OutbackInternational Realty name-change

Industries

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By Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Risk Eliminators

Surgeon and pilot Richard C. Karl expects his startup to play an important role in the national trend to reduce operating room mistakes. The company is working with hospitals to make surgery safer.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Avoiding Trouble

As Century Bank approaches $1 billion in assets, its strategy is changing to reflect the current banking market. Loan denials, for example, have doubled over the past year.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Clean Technology

Taking an old-tech company high-tech has meant huge savings and a competitive advantage for Platinum Total Fabricare.

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By Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Always on his mind

Being laid off was the tipping point for a marketing guru who long dreamed about starting his own firm. A timely run-in with country legend Willie Nelson was the inspiration.

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By Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Doing the Dirty Work

Spaulding Decon takes on Gulf Coast jobs most people don't want to see. It's an unusual niche with plenty of dirty work to go around.

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By Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

A different approach

Developer Leonard Gardner is asking for density increases and city funding to bring workforce housing downtown.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Commercial RE Briefs

Realco Florida LLC buys 91-acre Airport Technology CenterSarasota investors buys Treeline office buildingFort Myers ISP buys office for headquartersFox Creek Holdings LLC buys I-75 parcelBank officials buy land for headquartersArdaman & Associates official buys George F. Young buildingAmerica's Capital Partners buys four-building Breckenridge VIIISt. Petersburg group buys 34th Street North warehousePriority Developers, NY investors plan Triple J Ranch development

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Mastery Now

Research and long-term planning are key parts of the growth plan for a sign-making franchise company that grew more than 25% in 2006.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Commercial RE Briefs

Harp Development plans office, retail town centreMiami investors acquire Myerlee Square, plan officeNaples investor buys University Commons officeCharlotte State Bank plans North Port branchSarasota developer files Cobia Bay site planHupp Realty Advisors plans Manatee WalgreensKBS REIT buys Sabal VI officePublix buys Tampa land for GreenWise MarketOAM Associates buys Palm Harbor Red Roof Inn

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Connection Maker

One dean says the University of South Florida, with its 40,000 students, is a rising star, as is its business school. It's time to shine the light.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

On a Roll

Rick Collins had to cajole about 1,000 customers to rescue hurricane-shutter company Rolsafe. Now, he's marching up the West Coast to Sarasota and Tampa with ambitious growth plans.

Entrepreneurs

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By Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Mowing 'em Down

Finding ways to save on gas and electricity has provided a jolt for a growing landscaping company seeking to conquer the entire Gulf Coast.

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A Seller's Market

Internet Marketer

Corporate Report

Risk Eliminators

Avoiding Trouble

Clean Technology

Always on his mind

Doing the Dirty Work

A different approach

Commercial RE Briefs

Mastery Now

Commercial RE Briefs

Connection Maker

On a Roll

Mowing 'em Down

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