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Adam Hughes
April 7, 2006

His Private Sky

Entrepreneur Vincent Wolanin has turned a $250,000 repair tab on his Gulfstream into a $10 million and growing jet-repair business.

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Adam Hughes
April 7, 2006

Across the Pond

A U.S. trade official talks up the opportunities for Florida businesses in Europe and beyond.

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April 7, 2006

Early Returns

The fledgling Sarasota Economic Development Corp.'s budget rose 24% in a year. The results? Its seeds are germinating.

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Adam Hughes
March 31, 2006

With 35% market share in Southeast Michigan, a century-old land development firm follows its national clients to Florida, where demand exceeds capacity. The firm expects to hit $100 million next year.

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Adam Hughes
March 31, 2006

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Adam Hughes
March 31, 2006

No Edicts

Brown & Brown's decentralized and entrepreneurial approach helps the broker to navigate stormy weather - from hurricanes and within the industry.

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Adam Hughes
March 31, 2006

What's Ahead...

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Adam Hughes
March 31, 2006

Out of the Public Eye

Free from having to appease Wall Street, Dental Care Alliance executives are focusing on long-term growth. The payoff is steady growth and more happiness.

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Adam Hughes
March 31, 2006

Troubled Waters Ahead

Marinas and boaters get ready: Insurers will boost premiums and deductibles to cover hurricane-related losses. And some companies won't write any marine insurance in Florida.

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Adam Hughes
March 31, 2006

State of Shock

Commercial insurance premiums are going up as much as 30%, thanks to the 2004 and 2005 hurricanes. No one is immune.

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Adam Hughes
March 24, 2006

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Adam Hughes
March 24, 2006

Pay Dirt

The rapid growth at Metro Development Group - from $80 million in revenues to $200 million in one year - proves there's big time money buried in the Florida dirt. Digging it out takes a team of engineers who come up with creative ways for builders to use the land.

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Adam Hughes
March 24, 2006

Cookies with Cranor

In 35 years of working high-level jobs in the fast-food and snack industry, John Cranor developed a niche for leading the troops through change. It's a tricky task he handles with a simple approach of being honest, upfront and sticking to the final goal.

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Adam Hughes
March 24, 2006

'You Can Do It'

Tony Little, the man who trademarked 'America's personal trainer,' receives national recognition for his contributions to the fitness world. But he's got more than ponytails and TV slogans in his gym bag: He brings in about $3 million in retail sales for HSN during a typical three-day period and his company has annual revenues of $6 to $9 million a year.

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Adam Hughes
March 24, 2006

Beyond Sox

A rare joint appearance by local CFOs prompts jeers for overregulation, but also pleas for better transit and arts funding.

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His Private Sky

Across the Pond

Early Returns

Hello, Florida

Corporate Report

No Edicts

What's Ahead...

Out of the Public Eye

Troubled Waters Ahead

State of Shock

Corporate Report

Pay Dirt

Cookies with Cranor

'You Can Do It'

Beyond Sox

$50M east Manatee renewable gas plant breaks ground

University of Tampa president to step down

Sarasota County sees spike in $10M-plus home sales

Baltimore firm buys Sprouts-anchored Pinellas shopping center

Pinellas County TV studio on the market

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