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Jean Gruss
April 29, 2011

Chico's Turnaround

Executives at Chico's FAS, the women's retailer, turned the company's profitability around. With no debt and plenty of cash, it's primed for future growth.

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Carl Cronan
April 22, 2011

Virtual Defense

Jocelyn Noble's FedTech Services provides computer networking and management services to the armed forces, allowing them to stay a step ahead of the enemy.

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Dan Ping
April 22, 2011

Up in the Clouds

An Orlando company has developed cloud-based software that could be a solution to sharing electronic medical records. The key is making the technology easy to use.

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Carl Cronan
April 15, 2011

Beyond the (e)Bay

Triad Retail Media struck its biggest online advertising deal yet with the popular merchandising site eBay. The company's founder views it as a gateway to a $50 billion marketplace.

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Dan Ping
April 15, 2011

BungoBox has developed an earth-friendly alternative to using cardboard boxes for moving. But instead of promoting its 'green' credentials, the company plans to build a nationwide business by emphasizing cost and convenience.

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Mark Gordon
April 15, 2011

Camp Out

A global networking group known for its lack of structure has delivered some concrete opportunities to Gulf Coast businesses.

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Dan Ping
April 8, 2011

David and Goliath

Competing against a well-known brand is a challenge for small businesses. Three small theme park operators share how they have found success in Disney's backyard.

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Mark Gordon
April 1, 2011

Get Happy

A specialized $42 million insurance firm with a remarkable decade-long track record for growth is in transformation mode. A new president will lead the way.

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Mark Gordon
April 1, 2011

'Coffee with Craig'

One of the largest insurance firms on the Gulf Coast has a new leader for the first time since 1999. Expectations are high.

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Carl Cronan
April 1, 2011

Building on a Cloud

Tech innovator Tim Roberts' latest venture, Savtira Corp., promises a way for businesses to offer digital and physical goods from a single platform. Time and consumers will determine if it works.

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Mark Gordon
April 1, 2011

Adventures in Babysitting

An established executive in an established industry can still dream big about big growth. That's what Paul Gesko is doing.

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Business Observer Staff
April 1, 2011

Building Blocks

Since Cypress Gardens was sold in 1985 by the Pope family, numerous companies have tried — and failed — to attract crowds to the Polk County park. Now U.K.-based Merlin Entertainments is wagering more than $100 million it can succeed where others have failed.

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Business Observer Staff
April 1, 2011

Debt Free

Harris Rosen's philosophy of operating a debt-free company allows him to strengthen his position in the Central Florida hospitality market.

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Business Observer Staff
March 25, 2011

Security issues

A Central Florida company is leading the charge to privatize the screening process at airports across the country.

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Jean Gruss
March 18, 2011

Hit the gas

Spending is back. A new Porsche dealership in Fort Myers reflects increasing consumer and investor confidence.

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Chico's Turnaround

Virtual Defense

Up in the Clouds

Beyond the (e)Bay

Outside the Box

Camp Out

David and Goliath

Get Happy

'Coffee with Craig'

Building on a Cloud

Adventures in Babysitting

Building Blocks

Debt Free

Security issues

Hit the gas

South Tampa workforce housing project obtains $67 million loan

St. Pete distillery opens 'secret' speakeasy inside working distillery

100K-square-foot Lee Health center breaks ground in Cape Coral

Allegiant boosts nonstop routes out of Punta Gorda, St. Pete-Clearwater

Englewood roofing company to lay off 65 workers

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