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Business Observer Staff
September 15, 2006

Wake-Up Call

As Kathleen Shanahan transforms an environmental remediation company into a market leader, the CEO is on the hunt for acquisitions - backed by one of the nation's largest equity firms.

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Business Observer Staff
September 15, 2006

Pub Crawl

After 15 years of deliberate growth, a pair of lifelong friends running a bar and grill chain are about to pass $11 million in annual revenues. Expansion throughout the Gulf Coast is up next.

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September 15, 2006

Independent Streak

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Wake-Up Call

Pub Crawl

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?

After Sarasota restaurant fire, more than $100K in donations raised

Report: Sarasota among top cities for office investing in 2026

Miami bank opens new regional headquarters in Tampa

Lakeland industrial properties sell for $67 million

51-year-old Sarasota apartment building has sold

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