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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2006
Tight Market

Lee County's office-space market is marked by low vacancies and rising rents. But a closer look at the county's submarkets shows some pockets of empty space.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2006
Lou Lasday: Meet your new ad deptartment

Create the "insider" track with the right compensation plan.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2006
Prepped for Growth

Observers say the residential real estate downturn isn't going to do serious damage to the Gulf Coast's economy. Low unemployment, population growth and millions of tourists will drive the region's economy.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2007
Gulf Coast Week in Review

Trump Tower developers get more timeTampa City Council looks to change charterHillsborough busnetwork in the worksMakeover time for Sarasota tourismCollier Enterprises plans new townWCI Communities lays off 575 employeesHodges University expands to Florida Keys

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 6, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at business briefs from around the Gulf Coast for free.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Private investors who are buying the Kansas-based parent of Gold Bank won't change the name Sarasota County's consultants report belabors the obvious for conference centerThe four remaining proposals to develop the city-own

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2006
Wanted: A biotech company to call Florida home

The head of a San Francisco-based biotechnology firm has advice for industry recruiters seeking to bring similar companies to the Gulf Coast: Universities are the key. Incentives and tax breaks help, too.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Fabric King's widow seeks $6 million from her ex-lawyerJudge certifies class in lawsuit against Uniroyal TechnologyAttorney's action in ERISA litigation costs client $15,200

  • Law
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 18, 2005
For Rent: Prime Locations

Real estate is not a one-size-fits-all business. What works for one business can leave another experienced entrepreneur an utter failure. You don't have to teach Stan Rutstein that business rule.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 12, 2009
Young Galaxy

Why bag groceries when you can net $1,000 a week? Kody Yates hasn't graduated high school yet and his technology import company grossed six figures in sales last year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2003
Regional Roundup

This week's items: ADULT ENTERTAINMENT RDMC CORP. GETS CONTRAC SBA HONORS OUTBACK NETWOLVES SECURES $5.5 MILLION EARNINGS INCREASE NEW HOTEL ARTS DONATIONS CABLE COMPETITION

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  • November 26, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Back to his rootsImitation is flatteryA drawGiving thanksNo insurance against suit Economist speaks

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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • December 10, 2009
Old Faces, New Places

USAmeriBank has had good timing from the beginning, opening their doors just after the real estate market had done its worst to area banks. After building a team of veteran bankers, leadership is looking to continue capitalizing on a timely market entry by outmaneuvering distracted competitors.

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  • October 1, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Oct. 1 - Oct. 7

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • October 8, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Oct. 8 - Oct. 14

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  • November 5, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Nov. 5 - Nov. 11

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  • October 29, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Oct. 29 - Nov. 4

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  • February 4, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Feb. 4 - Feb. 10

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  • December 17, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Dec. 17 - Dec. 23

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  • August 27, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Aug. 27 - Sept. 2

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