Strategies

Business Observer Staff
September 15, 2006

Independent Streak

The Watkins family has steered the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club for 60 years by continually renovating and upgrading.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
September 15, 2006

Corporate Report: Naples-based Health Management Associates Inc. completed the sale of two psychiatric hospitals and a closed inpatient psychiatric facility in Lakeland Progress Energy, Tampa Electric seek price hikesLee Memorial plans purchase of health systemsSuperior Bancorp completes merger with 1st Kensington Bank parentNuevo Advertising Group attracts two new clientsBancshares of Florida to merge with Old Florida BancsharesExecutive shake-up at Morgan Beaumont Clockwork Home Services buys Nashville franchiseeOutback restaurant chainscomparable-store sales fall moreIndustrial Biotechnology Corp. buys bug-repellant companyMorgan Beaumont takes in more, but loses even moreRadiation Therapy Services acquires Beverly Hills centerCarbiz nears listing on over-the-counter boardNobility Homes riding above lower-demand home market

Industries

Business Observer Staff
September 15, 2006

Robust Restaurants

Sales at Peach's and First Watch restaurants average $1 million per store. But growth plans for both lie in opening new stores nationwide.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
September 15, 2006

Jaza Delivery

An important sales meeting for a startup coffee business has led to other opportunities.Perseverance and confidence are essential.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
September 7, 2006

Gulf Coast Tech Push

Enthusiasm was rampant at a Sarasota tech conference filled with A-list speakers. Among the unique tips:Create an enemy to combat complacency.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
September 7, 2006

'The Sky's the Limit'

Entrepreneurs Chuck Miller and Lynette Bohanan created a PR firm that they hope to grow into a powerhouse, and they're having fun in the process.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
September 7, 2006

Full of Grace?

Ave Maria has opened up northeastern Collier County to development, but the slowing home sales may cool the red-hot market.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
September 7, 2006

Change? Copy That

Eileen Rosenzweig has orchestrated several comprehensive changes at the printing store she runs with her family. What hasn't changed is her aggressive and fearless attitude, not to mention solid sales increases.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
September 1, 2006

It's beginning to look a lot like ...a boom

A population spurt is driving growth in shopping centers all along the Gulf Coast. Highlights include a new JCPenny concept, a Best Buy in every market and a segment of tiny national retailers.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
September 1, 2006

Keeping Afloat

Asset-based lending that allows companies to borrow against accounts receivables is a fast-growing industry in the U.S. It grew 16% in 2005 to a record level of $420 billion.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
September 1, 2006

Corporate Report

Johnson Controls buys Environmental TechnologiesPeach's goes to Ohio, adds new Sarasota restaurantParker-Hannifin leaves Sarasota, eliminates 117 jobsBank of Florida buys Bristol BankChico's reports record quarter, same-store sales fall for main brandHigh-speed internet provider enters Tampa marketBusch Entertainment bringing Sesame Street to parksRoyal Palm shareholders approve Mercantile purchase

Industries

Business Observer Staff
September 1, 2006

The Daily Grind

John Cauthen found a niche and way to meet it: the ground-up remains of the melaleuca tree.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
September 1, 2006

No More Development?

Land use experts say the business community should vote against Florida Hometown Democracy - one of the biggest threats to development in the state. Property insurance and taxes also pose problems.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
August 25, 2006

Corporate Report

The Sembler Co. adds new logo, changes nameCheckers 'Official Burger' of FalconsSarasota Memorial doctor trail blazes with da Vinci surgeryCadence Financial completes SunCoast purchaseHillcrest Bank Florida opens first branchTeltronics' net income falls by nearly half in quarterHunter Warfield adds four new clients

Industries

Business Observer Staff
August 25, 2006

Business titans shift to political arena

Businessmen Vern Buchanan and Tramm Hudson are leading Republican candidates to replace Katherine Harris as the party's nominee for the 13th District congressional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. And since the district - which covers Sarasota, Hardee and DeSoto counties and parts of Manatee and Charlotte counties - is Republican-heavy, the winner of the Sept. 5 primary is considered a likely favorite to take the general election in November.

Entrepreneurs

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Independent Streak

Corporate Report

Robust Restaurants

Jaza Delivery

Gulf Coast Tech Push

'The Sky's the Limit'

Full of Grace?

Change? Copy That

It's beginning to look a lot like ...a boom

Keeping Afloat

Corporate Report

The Daily Grind

No More Development?

Corporate Report

Business titans shift to political arena

Kolter, Casto buy 19 acres in Parrish

Tampa Museum of Art director to retire

ESPN report: Naples' Hoffmann family buying NHL hockey team

4-acre entertainment district to be built in downtown Tampa

Sale of former Big Top Live property canceled amid complications

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