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Strategies

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  • Alex Walsh
  • November 12, 2009
Squeezing green from green

As the worldwide focus on “going green” intensifies, many skeptics continue to wonder: what's the cost? Instead, Terry Janssen of EcoTech Water asks his clients how money they want to save.

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  • November 12, 2009
Corporate Report: Health Management Associates to buy Sparks Health System

Naples-based Health Management Associates Inc. signed a definitive agreement that is expected to close at the end of this month to acquire the 492-bed Sparks Health System in Fort Smith, Ark.

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  • Lou Lasday
  • November 12, 2009
The 'Pretzel Shaped' Corporation

Here's a compelling new model for transforming your enterprise, to untwist the profit flow within.

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  • Lou Lasday
  • November 12, 2009
The 'Pretzel Shaped' Corporation

Here's a compelling new model for transforming your enterprise, to untwist the profit flow within.

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  • November 11, 2009
2009 Financial Statements

Cryo-Cell International reports profitable quarter; Aerosonic quarter up, net climbs to $556,000.

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  • November 11, 2009
Gulf Coast Stocks at a Glance

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Walter Industries at $6.60 (11.28%), Wellcare Health Plans at $4.01 (15.35%) and Sun Hydraulics at $3.19 (16.74%). The biggest decliners were Alico Inc. at $-1.19 (-4.09%), Syniverse Holdings at $-0.96 (-5.60%) and SRI Surgical Express at $-0.46 (-19.49%).

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  • November 5, 2009
Preventive Care

It seems like common sense. The point of hiring an IT expert is to save money on technology costs. But according to Terry Hedden, that's not always how it works. He says it all comes down to incentives, and that his company has the right ones in place.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • November 5, 2009
Rock Solid

Mark Loren Designs has avoided the fate of many jewelry companies that have gone out of business in the recession by focusing on custom work and repairs. Still, like many other business owners, the Fort Myers jeweler has adjusted prices.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • November 5, 2009
Bear Trap

Legendary Naples investor Bruce Sherman built a spectacular track record at Private Capital Management, managing billions of dollars for wealthy individuals and institutions. Then, Bear Stearns collapsed and with it went Sherman's envious record and more than $1 billion of his investors' money. Now, Sherman wants justice.

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  • November 5, 2009
Corporate Report: Odyssey Marine Exploration sets sail with Robert Fraser & Partners

Tampa-based Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc. signed a letter of intent to provide exploration, shipwreck recoveries and other services to Robert Fraser & Partners LLP.

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  • November 5, 2009
2009 Financial Statements

Tech Data profits jump 59%, but revenue falls 16%. Whitney Information loss up to $3.3 million.

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  • November 5, 2009
Gulf Coast Stocks at a Glance

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Wellcare Health Plans at $0.88 (3.49%), Alico Inc. at $0.64 (2.25%) and Nicholas Financial at $0.31 (4.63%). The biggest decliners were Walter Industries at $-4.16 (-6.64%), HSN Inc. at $-2.41 (-13.89%) and Tech Data at $-2.05 (-5.06%).

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  • October 30, 2009
Gulf Coast Stocks at a Glance

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Kforce at $0.78 (7.00%), Raymond James Financial at $0.65 (2.64%) and Roper Industries Inc. at $0.60 (1.16%). The biggest decliners were Walter Industries at $-1.42 (-2.22%), Marinemax at $-0.84 (-10.49%) and Tech Data at $-0.80 (-1.94%).

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  • October 30, 2009
2009 Financial Reports

Utek Corp. net loss jumps, grows to $6 million. Alico's profit tumbles $609,000.

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  • October 30, 2009
Corporate Report: Florida Shores agrees to buy Shamrock Bank

Naples-based Florida Shores Bancorp signed an agreement to acquire controlling interest in Shamrock Bank of Florida, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval and expected to close in the first quarter.

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