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Strategies

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  • April 28, 2006
'A Giant Within'

A college dropout strikes it rich in a real estate niche. After seven years, he and his business partner now want to try something new.

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Affordable Solution

At least for now, Sarasota County has backed away from adopting mandatory rules to force builders to add affordable housing to projects.

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Corporate Report

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First to Sell

SunCoast Bank was the lowest performer of a class of independent banks starting up in 1999. It's now also the first to be bought by a regional bank.

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2006 Entrepreneur Nominees

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No Black Holes

A trio of veteran bankers formed a successful trust company by focusing on the areas missed by large banks. It turns out the big boys miss a lot.

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Hungry for Growth

The second largest public real estate brokerage in Florida fills holes in its market coverage by buying a firm in two Gulf Coast counties. It looks to get bigger by acquisitions and agents.

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For Sale: Real Life Lessons

John Hindman and Richard Walling learned the hard way what not to do in running multimillion-dollar businesses. Now the former executives help other companies manage growth.

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Gulf Coast Banks and Thrifts (Stats)

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Play It Again, Charlie

An industry veteran likes using Bay area bank charters to conquer Florida. But he'll need another IPO this time, too.

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Comfortable, Not Stuffy

A private banking operation new to the Gulf Coast goes after an exclusive clientele. Tampa and Sarasota are first on the list; Naples could be next.

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Right Way to Sell

Developers seeking an edge in the competitive world of selling real estate can learn from one of the nation's best, Claudine Leger-Wetzel: She starts by believing in the product and selling the dream.

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Corporate Report

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Executive Session: GERRY DAVID

The GCBR sat down with the COO of CyberWize.com Inc.

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Pint-sized Dealmakers

Enterprise Village gives children a chance to be a business-owner and a consumer. And companies like Bank of America and Outback get a chance to reach future customers.

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