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Carl Cronan
November 12, 2010

Celebration Service

Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes are trying new methods to help families through the mourning process. Customers have responded well, despite criticism from industry peers.

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Mark Gordon
November 12, 2010

Powerful Success

Even after 13 years and seven stores, two franchised-based business partners still learn on the job. Some lessons are even relearned.

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Carl Cronan
November 12, 2010

Siemens is well ahead of other potential bidders for the high-speed rail line linking Tampa and Orlando. The company won't say how much it has spent on marketing so far, but believes it's money well spent.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lou Lasday
October 7, 2010

'Do You Know Me?'

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

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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.

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Celebration Service

Powerful Success

Train Race

Recycling Project

Ocular Opportunity

Networking machine

It's About Time

A Bolt of Lightning

Changing the Channel

Mining for money

London calling

High-Tech Hammer Down

Progress through Freedom

'Do You Know Me?'

Mustang Sally

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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