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  • December 4, 2008
Custom Fit

In what could be a sign of things tocome, RR Simmons Construction builds a unique urban hybrid store for Publix.

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  • December 29, 2008
Brand awareness

When the economy softens, marketing is often cut. But some Gulf Coast companies are doing the opposite.

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  • January 23, 2009
Family Focus

Growing an organic clothing business organically takes the right combination of industry buzz and business savvy, two sisters are learning.

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  • March 26, 2009
Uncaged

Tampa entrepreneur John Prisco is growing Xtreme Fighting Championships into an international brand.

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  • August 6, 2009
Little Feet, Big Feat

Leigh Peters has found a successful retail niche by offering hard-to-find, high-quality children's shoes.

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  • April 9, 2009
Tailor-made

Edmundo Muniz isn't worried about the prospects for bigger government involvement in drug pricing.

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  • November 14, 2003
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Former employee files claim against defunct Woodruff & Jeeves PAMurray Silverstein PA seeks fees from Perch Inc. Tew, Barnes files complaint against Manuel Elkind and E&L Realty Clearwater law firm files claim for fees

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  • April 16, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tamap edition)

This week's items: Preston elected member of international federationLuis Prats becomes alumni association's 79th presidentVasti joins St. Petersburg law estate-planning firmHillsborough Bar Association seeks nominees for award

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  • October 31, 2003
Dan Miller Show, Don't Tell

A company's visual image is important. How do you ensure a business has the right public image?

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  • November 7, 2003
Hearsay (Tampa edition)

This week's items: An update on court funding Yanchuck Berman Wadley & Servos PA fighting insurance company over mold Local woman suesTampa attorney for error

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  • December 3, 2004
Calendar of Events

The calendar of business events in Sarasota and Manatee counties is available free of charge.

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  • August 27, 2009
Waterfront stimulus

Fort Myers has grand plans for its waterfront. Now if only the capital markets would cooperate.

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  • February 4, 2010
Corporate Report: Jabil, BP Solar deal expands to Mexico

St. Petersburg-based Jabil Circuit Inc. will assemble BP Solar modules for the North American market at Jabil's Chihuahua, Mexico, plant beginning in the second quarter through a recent agreement.

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  • March 4, 2010
Rise Up

A dramatic increase in annual revenues during a recession sure is nice. But the recipient, Gulf Coast construction veteran Tom Wessel, wonders how long it will last.

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  • November 12, 2009
Now Hear This

When hearing aid entrepreneur Mark Krywko couldn't find the kind of outside sound reduction headphones he wanted, he and his engineers created their own. Now that discovery is the basis of a bulging business.

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  • October 8, 2010
Government Digest: Oct. 8 - Oct. 14

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • September 3, 2010
Government Digest: Sept. 3 - Sept. 9

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • May 7, 2010
A Hearty Choice

Hospitals tend to shy away from big risks. But a gusty move at a small Gulf Coast medical center could lead the way for others.

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  • May 3, 2013
Sense of Urgency

Jacob and Elisabeth Nassberg built their home care business by responding quickly to patient needs.

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  • November 4, 2011
Aqua Expertise

The byzantine water permit process has befuddled many an entrepreneur. A Gulf Coast firm aims to capitalize on the confusion.

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