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Mark Gordon
September 2, 2011

Reined Dine

The hard-hit Gulf Coast restaurant industry has a new entry. The recipe is to mix avant-garde with approachable.

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Jean Gruss
September 2, 2011

The Proper Fit

Chico's FAS buys a little-known catalogue company called Boston Proper. Executives say the acquisition will boost earnings.

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Mark Gordon
August 25, 2011

Controlled Growth

Good timing and a willingness to shift its business model were the recession-survival secrets for Macy's Termite & Pest Control. Now the firm has much bigger plans.

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Mark Gordon
August 25, 2011

Diversity Dynamos

Variety, in terms of clients or services, isn't a novel concept. But construction executive Gary Simone has turned it into a thriving business model.

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Jean Gruss
August 19, 2011

Living by the Creed

Jerald Wallace's military training prepared him to battle the recession. The owner of the construction company that bears his name continues to build.

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Mark Gordon
August 11, 2011

Rev it Up

The auto industry has seen its share of hard times. But one Gulf Coast dealership turned the trouble into a terrific year.

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Alex Walsh
August 11, 2011

Winners and Losers

The trends that shaped the economic landscape of Gulf Coast companies mirrored those affecting the nation.

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Jean Gruss
August 11, 2011

Insurance Fix

Home-Tech is expanding to Sarasota, fueled by sales of its appliance-repair service agreements and its employee owners.

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Mark Gordon
August 11, 2011

Weathering the Storm

The recession nearly killed Lee Wetherington's homebuilding firm. But his resolve — and a lot of money — saved it. 'I wasn't going to give up,' he says.

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Jean Gruss
August 11, 2011

The Heartbeat of Technology

Fox Electronics makes essential parts for microprocessors, staying ahead of the competition by investing heavily in research and development through good and bad times.