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  • April 21, 2006
No Black Holes

A trio of veteran bankers formed a successful trust company by focusing on the areas missed by large banks. It turns out the big boys miss a lot.

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Real Estate Briefs

Realtor, RBS Cos. buy Silkwood propertyTibbetts, partner buy office on OrangeReliance Partners, others plan Mendoza developmentUPGRADES TO THE PALMS NEARLY COMPLETETarpon Springs One acquires land for marina, residentialClearwater resident buys Southron ApartmentsCompany purchases Bayside at Palma CeiaTwo land developers buy 40 acres on Pine IslandMobile home park sold, improvements plannedTwo Steves buy Sanibel marina

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes
  • April 21, 2006
Hungry for Growth

The second largest public real estate brokerage in Florida fills holes in its market coverage by buying a firm in two Gulf Coast counties. It looks to get bigger by acquisitions and agents.

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  • April 21, 2006
For Sale: Real Life Lessons

John Hindman and Richard Walling learned the hard way what not to do in running multimillion-dollar businesses. Now the former executives help other companies manage growth.

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Gulf Coast Banks and Thrifts (Stats)

View the statistics of the Gulf Coast's Banks and Thirfts for free

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Play It Again, Charlie

An industry veteran likes using Bay area bank charters to conquer Florida. But he'll need another IPO this time, too.

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  • April 21, 2006
Comfortable, Not Stuffy

A private banking operation new to the Gulf Coast goes after an exclusive clientele. Tampa and Sarasota are first on the list; Naples could be next.

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • April 17, 2006
Right Way to Sell

Developers seeking an edge in the competitive world of selling real estate can learn from one of the nation's best, Claudine Leger-Wetzel: She starts by believing in the product and selling the dream.

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  • By Adam Hughes
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Corporate Report

Look at briefs from Gulf Coast businesses for free.

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Executive Session: GERRY DAVID

The GCBR sat down with the COO of CyberWize.com Inc.

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  • April 17, 2006
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Investment company buys lots in River HallFort Myers investors planning office, retail developmentGE Commercial buys Robb & Stucky building

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • April 17, 2006
Pint-sized Dealmakers

Enterprise Village gives children a chance to be a business-owner and a consumer. And companies like Bank of America and Outback get a chance to reach future customers.

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  • By Adam Hughes
  • April 17, 2006
Diversified Interests

Jes Santaularia has been called a developer, property owner, hedge-fund manager, CPA, Realtor and restaurant owner. The self-proclaimed renaissance man says he looks for opportunities that are profitable, yet 'entertaining.'

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  • April 17, 2006
Follow the Roads

If you want a good indicator of where to invest for future growth, a good place to start is with the state's road-building plans. If you build them, they will come.

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  • April 17, 2006
The Case Against Hedge Funds

A long-time executive in the mutual fund industry gives a lengthy indictment of what he derides as "the investment du jour."

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