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Strategies

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  • June 8, 2007
A bet against the cycle

At least one development company sees the positive in Gulf Coast homebuilding. It's walking out that vision with a $50-million land buy.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2007
Home builder for sale

How much is WCI worth? Carl Icahn said $22 a share. When management didn't answer the question, analyst Ivy Zelman issued a stunning valuation.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2007
Runner Up - Tampa Bay

Jacob BeckelFrank Winston CrumJose Morales Marty Schaffel

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2007
Runner Up - Lee/Collier

Rick CollinsDuane Swanson Sr.Scott Fischer

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  • June 1, 2007
Quiet Success

SARASOTA/MANATEE: STEVE HERRIGMany who know him say Steve Herrig lives to give. It helps that his businesses have been wildly successful, providing lots of opportunities.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2007
Runner Up - Sarasota/Manatee

Neil McCurry Jr.Norbert DonellyStephen SutterGary Shaprio

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2007
'Lean and Mean'

TAMPA BAY: GEOFFREY DYERLike pushing for one more rep in a good workout, Geoffrey Dyer has always pushed his Lifestyle Family Fitness to expand and grow by one more club.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2007
Senor Gates

Entrepreneur of the Year: TODD GATESTodd Gates has ambitions to become the top construction and real estate development company in Central America. If his track record in Southwest Florida is anything to go by, there's a good chance he'll achieve that goal.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2007
Doing it the Roberts Way

Entrepreneurs, by necessity, need to block out all fear of failure - a theory in full force throughout this issue of the Review, which profiles 15 of the most accomplished entrepreneurs on the Gulf Coast.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2007
Corporate Report

HSN, DISH Network partner on speedy purchase ITV serviceKangaroo sweetens OSI deal, vote delayed until June 5thFlorida Bank Group agrees to merger with Cygnet financialNicholas Financial openscentral purchasing centerMr. ShowerDoor opens store in SarasotaWalter Industries Inc. announces dividendUSF Health joins U.S. Prevention NetworkCaldwell Trust hits $400 million in assetsNational In-Store survey highlights "clean" retail's impactAmerican Momentum Bank CEO funds new Moffitt center

  • Industries
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2007
Three Generations Strong

A business started 50 years ago by Sheldon Smith is now run by his grandsons, Chris and Shawn Smith. The company is moving its focus away from national builders as it adapts to the housing slump.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2007
Corporate Report

Pegasus Imaging says Intel misappropriated nameInvestment group buys majority of Marco bankRedVector.com Inc. acquires Care2Learn.comHooters drops trans-fat for low-fat, cholesterol-free oilGulfstream Natural Gas gauges needs for expansionAg-Mart threatens Palm Beach Post with suitWellCare Health Plans adds to Medicare oversight programs

  • Industries
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2007
The Investment Slip

The rising tide of Wall Street money is lifting Steeven Knight's business as he aims to develop a network of private yacht clubs in Florida and beyond.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2007
Letters: Gov. Crist Recall

Our comments two weeks ago to begin a petition drive to recall Gov. Charlie Crist generated strong pros and strong cons. One reader sent in a $100 check to help jump-start the funding for the campaign.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2007
WCI Battles Icahn

A lesson in corporate self-defense: How the board of directors and management of WCI Communities jousted with billionaire investor Carl IcaAhn. So far, the company has held its ground.

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