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Strategies

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  • February 16, 2012
Double Down

A Tampa biopharmaceutical says its vaccine will revolutionize cancer treatment. But its future hangs on FDA approval.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • February 16, 2012
Market Opportunity

Gulf Coast executives who crave advice from peers now have more options.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • February 10, 2012
Better Ventures

The venture-capital business is thawing from the recession's freeze as investors find opportunities to buy and sell stakes in promising Florida companies.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 10, 2012
Making Small Look Big

When it comes down to the smart phone battle, Abdul Lateef doesn't care about whether you're an iPhone or Android. His machines help make both.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • February 3, 2012
Homegrown Equity

Private equity firms are scouting for commercial real estate deals all over Florida, counting on the eventual rebound. TerraCap has a unique combination of local knowledge and Wall Street insight.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • February 3, 2012
Donut Dough

There's serious growth brewing in the business of fried dough and ice cream. Dunkin' Donuts wants a big bite.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 3, 2012
Engineering Education

An Odessa-based manufacturing firm is expecting big growth in 2012. But the perfection demanded in its industry makes hiring a challenge.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • February 3, 2012
Get out of Dodge

The loss of a longtime trusted brand doesn't have to turn into a death sentence for a business. An unlikely test case — a car dealership — aims to prove the theory.

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    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • February 3, 2012
Snowbird Economists

Economists and investment strategists flock to Florida to visit snowbird clients, hopscotching the state like rock stars on tour.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2012
Are you emotionally intelligent?

Improving your emotional capabilities can greatly boost your effectiveness and job performance.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 27, 2012
Fly Boys

Selling a storage shed — even one that can justifiably be called a luxury unit — is an effort loaded with challenges.

  • Strategies
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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 27, 2012
Charmed Farm

An accidental entrepreneur helped sow a niche into Florida's agricultural industry. Now he plans to double his already large Gulf Coast presence.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 27, 2012
Care at Home

A Florida law approved last year could dramatically change the retirement-community business. A Cape Coral retirement community leads the charge.

  • Strategies
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  • Jean Gruss
  • January 20, 2012
Stuck on Stucky

Boosted by the economic recovery, a group backed by a Taiwanese entrepreneur tries to resuscitate the Robb & Stucky brand.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 20, 2012
Like This

The Facebook phenomena had many savvy ad firms salivating at the opportunity for new business. One company plans to double in size by focusing on advertising firms.

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