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Runner Up - Sarasota/Manatee

Neil McCurry Jr.Norbert DonellyStephen SutterGary Shaprio

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'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.

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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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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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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

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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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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

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  • 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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  • 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.

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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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Heavy Lifting

Gevity develops a new business model as it slowly discards its old one. Some competitors follow, while some fill gaps left behind by Gevity.

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It's Easy Being Green

Building an environmentally sound office for his new headquarters was nice for one architect, but not enough. It had to save him money, too.

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A New Pitch

A top New York Yankees draft pick now dispenses financial advice, not fastballs.

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  • May 21, 2007
Revenue Rescue

Cliff Carothers grounded his corporate career to invest $500,000 in life savings - plus $1.5 million in loans - into a flying ambulance firm. The results have been sky-high success, with more expansion on the horizon.

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Fire up the Pit

A father-and-son team plans to grow the Rib City Grill barbecue chain to 100 restaurants in five years. They promise franchisees tasty profits.

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