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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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Mark Gordon
March 18, 2011

High-Speed Chase

Real Estate attorney Tim Grogan is betting on budding NASCAR driver Andrew Gipson of Bradenton. It takes 'a lot of money.'

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Carl Cronan
March 18, 2011

Looking Ahead

As UnitedHealthcare's top executive in Florida, Tampa's David Lewis oversees the state's second-largest health care provider network. Certain issues need to be addressed for the benefit of all involved.

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Jean Gruss
March 11, 2011

The right incentives

Bob Schwartz treats poor people with AIDS, but his views about incentives offer good lessons for business owners. Cash isn't as powerful as you think.

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Mark Gordon
March 11, 2011

Risky Eats

Three cousins are determined to save a cursed restaurant location. They've invested more than $500,000 to support the gamble.

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Jean Gruss
March 11, 2011

Retirement on a Budget

Financial advisers often tiptoe around the most important issue facing retirees today: spending. But Carole Peck tells them like it is.

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Jean Gruss
March 4, 2011

Obstacle Course

Jim Harper and Rogers Wells saw a clear need for psychiatric hospital in Lee County. But regulatory hurdles, the banking crisis and turmoil in the bond market nearly wrecked their plans.

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Mark Gordon
March 4, 2011

Scent of Success

A healthcare company with a promising product teetered on a financial breakdown last year. High hopes abound for 2011.

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Jean Gruss
February 25, 2011

Siren Song

The Baby Boom generation currently nearing retirement may be one key to the Gulf Coast's economic recovery as they seek to buy businesses in the Sunshine State.

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Carl Cronan
February 25, 2011

Frozen Growth

Tampa's HenneCold Storage has added to the amount of climate-controlled space it rents to clients for food products and other perishables. Recessionary conditions aided the process.

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Carl Cronan
February 25, 2011

Pier Ponderance

Ideas are flowing in for redevelopment of the St. Petersburg Pier. Those submitting plans say timing is crucial,since construction costs will likely rise soon.

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Mark Gordon
February 25, 2011

A New Face

A Sarasota physician plans to resuscitate a patient in need of help: A prominent building in a commercial hub that hasn't been revived in years.

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Building Blocks

Debt Free

Security issues

Hit the gas

High-Speed Chase

Looking Ahead

The right incentives

Risky Eats

Retirement on a Budget

Obstacle Course

Scent of Success

Siren Song

Frozen Growth

Pier Ponderance

A New Face

University of Tampa president to step down

Sarasota County sees spike in $10M-plus home sales

Baltimore firm buys Sprouts-anchored Pinellas shopping center

Pinellas County TV studio on the market

With Hawaiian acquisition, Benderson Development now in 41 states

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