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Strategies

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  • September 28, 2007
The Manhattan Connection

James DeCuzzi served in New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's cabinet and managed 7 million square feet of prime Manhattan office space. So what's he doing in Fort Myers?

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Count on 'em

A trio of Gulf Coast women shines through on a national list of the top financial advisers in the country.

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  • September 28, 2007
Woz's World

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer and entrepreneur, believes there is plenty of opportunity to humanize technology for businesses and consumers.

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  • September 28, 2007
Corporate Report

AT&T eyes Florida for fiber-optic services rolloutHT Systems, Fujitsu Computer create palm-scanning devicePort Charlotte therapy company purchased by Aegis TherapiesMoffitt Cancer Centermoves to Microsoft's AzyxxiGerdau Ameristeel completes Chaparral purchaseAzteca America of SW Florida added to local DIRECTV

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Legislative Builder

Balancing special legislative sessions and a lackluster homebuilding market requires special skills. Here's how Gary Aubuchon manages to be two places at once.

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  • September 21, 2007
Software Spartans

With fresh capital in place, Persystent Technologies, a Tampa-based business software company, unveils its latest product that relentlessly battles PC problems.

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  • September 21, 2007
Drive to Succeed

From poor beginnings to pouring concrete, Bill Manfull has come a long - and prosperous - way in a colorful life. Says Manfull: "I'm just a simple working guy who happened to make a lot of money."

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  • September 21, 2007
Inside the Box

A Sarasota entrepreneur is hoping to turn cardboard into a multimillion-dollar enterprise.

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  • September 21, 2007
Culture Counts

Bayshore Technologies, a Tampa-based information technology company, creates a caring culture to build loyalty among employees and grow sales.

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  • September 21, 2007
Fast and fair

Taking a cue from the retail industry, a chain of urgent-care networks called Solantic strives to deliver great customer service. Founder Richard Scott has $100 million to back his effort.

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  • September 21, 2007
School Ties

When it comes to Florida construction firms bidding for school jobs, local has several definitions. Few are as narrow as a new Sarasota School Board proposal.

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  • September 21, 2007
Corporate Report

Florida Bank Group buys Cygnet FinancialGeoPharma's acquisition of Dynamic Health delayedBradenton cigar distributor lands Royal AgioTech Data division inksBreece Hill, Double-Take dealsArtisTree Landscape listed in Inc.'s Top 5,000TIB Financialissues six-cent dividendProgressive Employer Services listed in Inc. 5,000Beasley Broadcast Groupissuing dividendSun Hydraulics offers new dividendEnglewood Bank VP becomes NorthStar Bank CFOi9 Sports franchise adds 100th companyPropertyMaps.com adds businessesPort Manatee agrees to deal with Logistec for mobile craneChicos comparables down, August sales up

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  • September 13, 2007
Formidable fence

A $36 million statewide fence company, already one of the largest of its kind in the Southeast, hopes to expand even more. Its catalyst for growth is through bonds traditionally used by government agencies.

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High-tech Hotelier

Tampa-based eSuites Hotels plans high-tech amenities and upscale touches for a new chain of hotelsfor executive business travelers.

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  • September 13, 2007
More Room at the Inn

An increase in the supply of hotel rooms along the Gulf Coast sent occupancies down. But hoteliers have successfully raised room rates.

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