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Green makes green

Existing office buildings are now pursuing LEED certification. Managers say tenants demand it, but cost savings also motivate those efforts. The economics may be working.

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Game of Coins

Steve Shenbaum, founder of Game On Media in Bradenton, helps people get more out of networking.

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Custom dip

Some women prefer not to be seen at all buying a bathing suit, so they'll visit Gene Esposito.

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2009 Financial Statements: May 28 - June 3

Aerosonic became profitable; Brown & Brown saw net income decline.

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Gulf Coast Stocks: May 28 - June 3

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Deer Valley Corp. at $0.10 (15.38%), Diamondhead Casino at $0.08 (10.00%) and Cinnabar Ventures at $0.03 (1.40%). The biggest decliners were Sun Hydraulics at $-2.87 (-9.56%), Roper Industries Inc. at $-2.26 (-3.75%) and Chico's FAS at $-2.17 (-14.94%).

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Resetting the Table

Tampa's Innovative Concept Group has been helping align restaurants with food suppliers for more than 10 years. Overcoming old relationships is part of the challenge.

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The Write Stuff

The art of getting stories printed in newspapers and magazines has long confounded many small business owners and entrepreneurs. Ron Smith is trying to turn it into a science.

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Vine Ripened

One Gulf Coast marketing and branding firm took a tough stance against the downturn. The results have been a 69% growth in annual revenues.

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Gulf Coast Stocks: May 21 - May 27

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Sun Hydraulics at $3.93 (15.07%), Roper Industries Inc. at $2.82 (4.91%) and Alico Inc. at $1.90 (7.81%). The biggest decliners were Walter Energy Inc. at $-0.48 (-0.66%), SRI Surgical Express at $-0.38 (-8.54%) and HSN Inc. at $-0.28 (-4.07%).

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2010 Financial Statements: May 21 - May 27

Jabil quarterly net profit reaches $30 million; Inuvo revenue drops 20%.

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Corporate Report: May 21 - May 26

New information from Connectyx Tech, Progress Energy Florida, Boar's Head, and more.

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Gulf Coast Stocks: May 14 - May 20

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Cinnabar Ventures at $0.23 (12.04%), Nicholas Financial at $0.14 (1.63%) and Neogenomics at $0.08 (5.71%). The biggest decliners were Walter Energy Inc. at $-7.53 (-9.32%), Sykes Enterprises at $-3.86 (-16.93%) and HSN Inc. at $-3.67 (-12.18%).

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Doc out of the Box

Thirty years after opening his first Doctor's Walk-In Clinic, Dr. Stephen Dickey foresees greater demand for urgent care services in years to come. Obamacare coverage will undoubtedly bring more patients through the doors.

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Corporate Report: May 7 - May 13

News from Focus Management Group, Smith & Nephew, and more.

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2009 Financial Statements: May 7 - May 13

SRI/Surgical yearly loss grows; Teltronics hits $4.4 million for 2009 net.

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