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Strategies

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2003
Call to Action

Florida's developers mobilize to defeat a proposed constitutional amendment that would require a popular vote on every comprehensive land use change.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2003
Let the Bidding Begin

The possibility of redeveloping a parking lot on Palm Avenue in Sarasota attracts big-name developers with visions of multimillion projects.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2003
Politics: Out in Front

It's early, but George W. Bush is dominating presidential campaign fundraising - nationally as well as on the Gulf Coast.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2003
Winning Work

Commercial Realtors Dan Page and Karen Cook were recognized as Realtor of the Year in Sarasota.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2003
Unified Front (Sara/Mana cover)

Gulf Coast chambers of commerce mostly agree on the important issues for the upcoming legislative session: Affordable health insurance, education and transportation.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2003
On the Upside (Tampa cover)

Chambers of commerce throughout the Gulf Coast region mostly agree on the important issues for the upcoming legislative session: Affordable health insurance, education and transportation.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2003
Legislature: How They Rated

The Florida Chamber of Commerce reviewed each legislator's votes during the session, or sessions as seen earlier this year, and assigned each one a letter grade based on how their votes affect the business community.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2003
How High the Rates?

A slight boost in interest rates won't faze bankers in 2004.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2003
High-Tech Turnaround

Florida now tops Massachusetts when it comes to the number of tech jobs. Will the trend continue?

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2003
In Pursuit of Sand and Tan

Move out of the way: Tourism on the Gulf Coast has returned to 2000 levels and is expected to go higher next year.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2003
Bellwethers Buoyed

A late year recovery for the Gulf Coast manufacturing industry has companies looking forward to the new year.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2003
Health Care Costs: Up, Up and Away

There's one given when it comes to the cost of medical insurance: Employers and employees will pay more in the new year.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2003
Healthy Restraint

The Gulf Coast region's commercial real estate industry is well positioned for growth. Expect to see many new homes.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2003
The Future Isn't Now

Bay area leaders have reached a consensus that biomed is how the region can broaden its economic base. But that's not going to happen until well after 2004.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2003
2004: Best Year in 20

Prognosticators say most economic indicators are pointing up. Good times are predicted.

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