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By Business Observer Staff
September 22, 2006

New regulations could hurt banks

Gulf Coast community bankers protest federal regulators' proposal to limit commercial real estate loans.

Entrepreneurs

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September 22, 2006

Corporate Report

Gevity downgrades outlook through rest of yearTourist council adds Lakewood Ranch to area's tourism enterpriseOswald Tripp buys BMC Insurance in DenverSarasota 1450 news station becomes 'The Dove'Tampa's ICAT benefiting from State's P&C underwriting programTenby Pharma buys Sirion Therapeutics, adds capitalRemember this: Drink more coffee

Industries

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September 22, 2006

Coaster Ride

With a dozen new branch openings in the last two years - but three CEOs over six years - Coast Bank executives hope their story becomes one of successful growth, not management turmoil.

Entrepreneurs

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September 22, 2006

A Buyers' Market

Jim Gillespie, Coldwell Banker's president and CEO, says there are plenty of homebuyers shopping for a home. They'll start buying again when sellers realize the market has changed.

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September 15, 2006

Rooms to Grow

Room rates at Gulf Coast hotel rooms have been steadily rising, spurring construction of new hotels from Tampa to Naples. But high land and materials costs could undercut the boom.

Entrepreneurs

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September 15, 2006

Wake-Up Call

As Kathleen Shanahan transforms an environmental remediation company into a market leader, the CEO is on the hunt for acquisitions - backed by one of the nation's largest equity firms.

Entrepreneurs

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September 15, 2006

Pub Crawl

After 15 years of deliberate growth, a pair of lifelong friends running a bar and grill chain are about to pass $11 million in annual revenues. Expansion throughout the Gulf Coast is up next.

Entrepreneurs

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September 15, 2006

Independent Streak

The Watkins family has steered the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club for 60 years by continually renovating and upgrading.

Entrepreneurs

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September 15, 2006

Corporate Report

Corporate Report: Naples-based Health Management Associates Inc. completed the sale of two psychiatric hospitals and a closed inpatient psychiatric facility in Lakeland Progress Energy, Tampa Electric seek price hikesLee Memorial plans purchase of health systemsSuperior Bancorp completes merger with 1st Kensington Bank parentNuevo Advertising Group attracts two new clientsBancshares of Florida to merge with Old Florida BancsharesExecutive shake-up at Morgan Beaumont Clockwork Home Services buys Nashville franchiseeOutback restaurant chainscomparable-store sales fall moreIndustrial Biotechnology Corp. buys bug-repellant companyMorgan Beaumont takes in more, but loses even moreRadiation Therapy Services acquires Beverly Hills centerCarbiz nears listing on over-the-counter boardNobility Homes riding above lower-demand home market

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By Business Observer Staff
September 15, 2006

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate:Venice hotel owners acquire local Holiday Inn Ocean Properties buys Lido resort, plans major renovationsMcKibbon buys land in Gulf Coast Town CenterBarfield Bay Properties buys Terrace PointeHillsborough Community College buys former Alterman building

Manatee-Sarasota

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September 15, 2006

Robust Restaurants

Sales at Peach's and First Watch restaurants average $1 million per store. But growth plans for both lie in opening new stores nationwide.

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September 15, 2006

Jaza Delivery

An important sales meeting for a startup coffee business has led to other opportunities.Perseverance and confidence are essential.

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By Business Observer Staff
September 7, 2006

Westminster Palms owner buys North Shore

Stern says the new ownership will be gutting the apartment complex to create new apartment.

Commercial Real Estate

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September 7, 2006

Cape Coral firefighters union buys building

The purchase entity Cape Coral Firefighters Building Corp. mortgaged the building to Wachovia Bank NA for $344,000.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
September 7, 2006

Gulf Coast Tech Push

Enthusiasm was rampant at a Sarasota tech conference filled with A-list speakers. Among the unique tips:Create an enemy to combat complacency.

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New regulations could hurt banks

Corporate Report

Coaster Ride

A Buyers' Market

Rooms to Grow

Wake-Up Call

Pub Crawl

Independent Streak

Corporate Report

Commercial Real Estate

Robust Restaurants

Jaza Delivery

Westminster Palms owner buys North Shore

Cape Coral firefighters union buys building

Gulf Coast Tech Push

St. Pete insurance firm brings AI-powered risk platform to wider market

SMH to lease 54K-square-foot building, bring cancer services to Venice

USF researchers’ discovery could advance malaria vaccine development

Asian street food coming to UTC

Clearwater buyer picks up Lee County commercial property

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