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By Business Observer Staff
October 13, 2006

Krafting the Company

Kraft's Robert Carsello built the largest commercial-construction company on Florida's Gulf Coast by being loyal to his customers, subcontractors and employees. But he's not so sanguine about the company's recent growth.

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October 13, 2006

Raise the Roof

A willingness to do work others won't has been a catalyst for consistent and stellar growth for a century-old family run roofing company.

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October 13, 2006

How Low will it Go?

Bonita Bay Group Chairman David Lucas says homebuilders and developers should be prepared to weather a downturn that could last two years.

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October 13, 2006

Quay project moves forward

The developer still plans to build a $1 billion mixed-use complex on 14.5 acres in downtown Sarasota.

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October 6, 2006

Let the Competition Begin

Sweetbay Supermarket CEO Shelley Broader says Kash n' Karry was "an aging beauty that was never really beautiful." Sweetbay will go head-to-head with Florida's largest supermarket chain, Publix, on its home turf.

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October 6, 2006

Corporate Report

Gevity opens new Chicago officeTIB Financial Splitting StockHillcrest Bank Florida starts retirement branch expansionCarbiz plans store expansion, targets FloridaFort Myers site for new GMC dealershipProgress Energy pushing for efficiency programsSarasota Memorial tops healthcare consumer choiceSchifino Lee Advertising produces Networking ViewsIA Global appeals de-listing from AMEXNeoGenomics introduces new Genetic Pathology servicesSarasota Ritz to host government healthcare conference

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October 6, 2006

Commercial RE Briefs

Osprey SA buys Tampa OaksPorter Development preparing the Royale projectNew ownership group expanding Turtle Cove MarinaLiberty Property Trust buys 100 Legacy ParkBest Western Island Gateway sold, converted to La QuintaLee County government acquires Wachovia Bank buildingVengroff buys Airport Inn for housing, business incubatorSenior Living Management buys Grand on Beneva

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October 6, 2006

Radio Play

Don't count broadcast radio out yet. Beasley Broadcasting Group of Naples is holding its own against new competition.

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October 6, 2006

Hang on till '08

Housing economist Brad Hunter predicts two years before the housing market rebounds.

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October 6, 2006

Betting Big is Better

A Michigan developer who seeks out retiring baby boomer hot spots picked the Gulf Coast as the next location for his $1 billion portfolio. He's pitting his stellar track record against a not-so-stellar condo market.

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October 6, 2006

Going to the Dogs

Sharn Veterinary's three-year average annual growth rate of 371% has it well on its way to becoming the industry leader with its medical devices for animals.

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September 28, 2006

Breaking Out

A fledgling architecture firm in Clearwater, led by a planner who once designed jails, is trying to get in on the good times by adding flair to a city not known for artsy architecture.

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September 28, 2006

A plan to expand

Tribridge's founders plan to grow the company by at least 20% annually over the next five years. It'll hit $50 million to $100 million in five years, depending on how many more acquisitions it makes.

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September 28, 2006

Prepare for Soft Landing

Florida's single-family housing sector is nearing the bottom of a slowdown, but commercial construction opportunities abound in Tampa Bay.

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September 28, 2006

Corporate Report

Global Imaging buys CopyCo Office SolutionsCarrabba's Italian Grill takes Consumers' Choice top spotHSN, home improvement icon partner to create Bob Vila Tools Roskamp Institute starts 18-month Alzheimer's studySarasota EDC awards Hall of Fame companiesDNAPrint Genomics patents genetic feature process

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Krafting the Company

Raise the Roof

How Low will it Go?

Quay project moves forward

Let the Competition Begin

Corporate Report

Commercial RE Briefs

Radio Play

Hang on till '08

Betting Big is Better

Going to the Dogs

Breaking Out

A plan to expand

Prepare for Soft Landing

Corporate Report

Tampa tower owners get $55 million loan

AdventHealth tops out Polk County emergency room

270 solar panels installed on Naples Airport campus

SEC accuses Port Richey real estate investment trust of $152M fraud scheme

3 master-planned communities in region among top 5 in US for home sales

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