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Carl Cronan
August 13, 2010

GULF COAST 500: Better With Age

Horizon Bay Retirement Living is banking on a development boom as prospective residents live longer. One of its latest projects is being built in its home city of Tampa.

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Mark Gordon
August 13, 2010

GULF COAST 500: Shallow Waters

Troubles in the homebuilders' industry nearly drowned Bill Krawczyk's pool company, which was 90% dependent on new homes. A new business model has been the key to survival.

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Mark Gordon
August 6, 2010

Home Cookin'

A national restaurant chain has found some good eats on the Gulf Coast. Turns out those customer service platitudes have real value.

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Jean Gruss
July 23, 2010

Find Good Humans

Even human-resources companies can thrive in a downturn. Global HR Research has found a niche by bundling services for mid-sized companies.

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Carl Cronan
July 23, 2010

Overdue Operation

UCH-Carrollwood is wrapping up a $12-million modernization of its aging facilities. Despite the recession, hospital executives say the project could not be postponed.

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Carl Cronan
July 23, 2010

The Media Crew, a Largo ad agency, is realizing unprecedented revenue growth through online displays. Its principals are staying focused on managing their business to avoid getting swept up by a rising tide.

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Business Observer Staff
July 23, 2010

Corporate Report: July 23 - July 29

The latest business news from Tech Data, HSN, Ker's WingHouse, and more.

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Carl Cronan
July 16, 2010

Drawing Inward

Plasma-Therm, a St. Petersburg-based manufacturer of semiconductor etching equipment, helps its clients do bigger things with smaller chips. By returning to private local management, it is also helping itself.

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Jean Gruss
July 16, 2010

No Cheap Talk

The Gulf Coast is fast becoming a major stop for big-name speakers, but they're not giving lectures in traditional university venues. Speaker fees are so high that it's tough to make money, too.

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Jean Gruss
July 9, 2010

Goodwill Inc.

If you think Goodwill is just a place where you drop off or buy used clothing, think again. The Southwest Florida franchise is delving into all kinds of businesses, from janitorial services to bookstores and used-car lots. Your business could be next.

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Mark Gordon
July 9, 2010

Survival Trot

Gulf Coast nonprofits are getting pounded by the recession. But one is surviving by embracing for-profit business principles.

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Business Observer Staff
July 9, 2010

2010 Financial Statements: July 9 - July 15

SRI/Surgical revenues, losses grow; Tech Data Corp. revenue, profit up.

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Business Observer Staff
July 9, 2010

Gulf Coast Stocks: July 9 - July 15

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Syniverse Holdings at $0.86 (4.38%), Nicholas Financial at $0.31 (3.75%) and HSN Inc. at $0.23 (0.91%). The biggest decliners were Walter Energy Inc. at $-9.40 (-13.27%), Lincare Holdings at $-4.29 (-12.96%) and Wellcare Health Plans at $-3.85 (-14.23%).

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Business Observer Staff
July 9, 2010

Corporate Report: July 9 - July 15

The latest news from Alico, Gerdau Ameristeel, and more.

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Lou Lasday
July 9, 2010

'Sizzle' to 'Fizzle'

It's not just professionals who burn out, it's their service enterprises that do, too.

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GULF COAST 500: Better With Age

GULF COAST 500: Shallow Waters

Home Cookin'

Find Good Humans

Overdue Operation

Riding a Wave

Corporate Report: July 23 - July 29

Drawing Inward

No Cheap Talk

Goodwill Inc.

Survival Trot

2010 Financial Statements: July 9 - July 15

Gulf Coast Stocks: July 9 - July 15

Corporate Report: July 9 - July 15

'Sizzle' to 'Fizzle'

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Waterfront restaurant owners add 30-slip deepwater marina

Bradenton restaurant to open second spot, in south Sarasota County

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Sarasota Doctors Hospital names new COO

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