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Strategies

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  • Carl Cronan
  • October 29, 2010
Recycling Project

The hotel now known as the Postcard Inn was once slated for demolition, to be replaced with a taller structure. It has reverted to its roots, possibly providing an impetus for investment in similar properties.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 29, 2010
Ocular Opportunity

One of the Gulf Coast's largest eye-care practices seeks more growth — without relinquishing its obsessively tight grip on its vaunted customer service approach. It's a delicate balance.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • October 29, 2010
Networking machine

If there's a business gathering in Naples or Bonita Springs, you can bet Barry Nicholls will be there.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2010
It's About Time

Legit optimism is back. Up and down the Gulf Coast both small and big firms are projecting growth in 2011. Still, a cloud of uncertainty lingers.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 15, 2010
A Bolt of Lightning

A Gulf Coast startup that aims to bring high-tech communications to a somewhat staid industry believes it's on the cusp of a breakout moment. 'We are on the verge of exploding,' its co-founder says.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Carl Cronan
  • October 15, 2010
Changing the Channel

Tampa's WMOR promotes itself as one of the nation's top independent TV stations. By way of digital conversion, it has evolved from one channel to three.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • October 15, 2010
Mining for money

Raising venture capital in this economy is difficult business, but CallMiner has the track record to attract it. It's one of just a few companies in Florida that got funded this year.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • October 8, 2010
London calling

Radiation Therapy Services keeps on expanding, whether it's privately held or publicly traded. Up next: An ambitious goal to report more than $1 billion in revenues.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Carl Cronan
  • October 8, 2010
High-Tech Hammer Down

Tampa-based Pegasus TransTech makes it easier for truckers to process their paperwork. With 800 scanners in the U.S. and Canadian expansion under way, the road is wide open.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Progress through Freedom

Progress and prosperity follow a less intrusive government, one more attuned to buttressing property rights and free trade and allowing open markets and capitalism to thrive.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Lou Lasday
  • October 7, 2010
'Do You Know Me?'

Prove you're good and you lose. Prove you're good for me and win.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 1, 2010
Mustang Sally

With an array of incentives in hand, a Gulf Coast manufacturing firm gambles big on expansion. Part of the bet rests in turning solar power into a moneymaker.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Carl Cronan
  • October 1, 2010
For Love and Profit

Tampa's i9 Sports believes it has a solution to the crisis facing youngsters who may not get enough exercise or are unhappy on neighborhood teams. The concept is growing nationally.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 24, 2010
Great Crate

A Gulf Coast nonprofit that delivers emergency supplies worldwide is on a growth spurt. Business lessons can be learned from the success.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 17, 2010
Bad Calls

A former top federal banking regulator who now lives on the Gulf Coast was one of the first to question many moves made by politicians to prevent the financial crisis. His fight, now nearly two years old, carries on.

  • Strategies
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