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Three Companies to Watch in 2012

Three Gulf Coast-based companies that could make major moves in 2012.

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On the Line

A firm with superfast growth contradictory to the economy predicts even bigger doings in 2012. Which may include hiring 100 more employees.

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CEO Predictions 2012

Leaders from throughout the Gulf Coast business community talk about their expectations for 2012.

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Buy a company, get a visa - but is it worth it?

Successful entrepreneurs never give up, even in the face of great adversity. One British couple rebuilt their business despite near disaster.

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Organic Growth

Executives at a Sarasota-based natural and specialty foods chain say they will be ready if competition escalates in 2012.

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Strong Ending

The economy didn't slow down one of the fastest-growing companies on the Gulf Coast. Next up: Dealing with more competitors.

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Natural Growth

As John Ramil closes out his first full year as president and CEO of TECO Energy Inc., he stands firm in his goal to grow the firm independently. Despite competitors combining, a growing customer base buoys his hopes.

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Access to the Acre

Vegetable grower and packer Lipman is diversifying its operations by acquiring companies in other parts of the country.

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River of Progress

The reshaping of downtown Bradenton has been a long time coming, and 2012 could be a breakout year.

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  • December 23, 2011
Critical Times

Robert Meade is the CEO of Doctors Hospital in Sarasota.

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  • December 16, 2011
Serve it Up

A Gulf Coast high-tech communications firm is in attack mode, based on a big bet on a new product. The risk is tangible.

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Waste Not

Ruggero Santilli spent 20 years securing a patent for his technology. But learning how to make money with it has been the biggest challenge.

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Long Ride

Mark Trudeau says personal service is the key to sales, whether it's a $20,000 bike or a cup of coffee.

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A New Model

A new economic development agency has entered the region. It's crowded space, but the fledgling outfit takes a contrarian view to the standard business model.

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A New Tune

David Brooks brings a philosophical mindset to banking on the Gulf Coast.

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