+ The first change:A run on gunsBusiness has soared in the past month and a half at Shoot Straight, a chain of Florida gun shops in Tampa, Casselberry and Apopka.+ The list no onewants to be onCoStar Group, the firm that tracks commercial real estate on the Gulf Coast, recently highlighted a list of the largest problem loans in the country.+ Global construction firmlikes local marketA Portuguese-based international construction giant is entering the Gulf Coast market - and thanks to the industry slump it's doing so at a heavy discount, by buying a $100 million Manatee County company for $33.7 million. + New retailers stillstream to the Gulf CoastIt may turn out to be a dreadful holiday shopping season, but that doesn't mean new retailers have given up on the Gulf Coast.+ Entrepreneur findsright market, right timeJohn Barry had no idea how clairvoyant he was three years ago when he set out to launch his own global bonds information business from Sarasota.+ Hurricane Charleynot ancient historyIt's been four years since Hurricane Charley blew through the Gulf Coast, but we are reminded of its lingering impacts on so many businesses even today. + Rebuilt, rebranded, reborn,renamed ChappellRobertsThe transfer of ownership and authority at Tampa's Roberts Communications finished going full circle this month.+ Going green goesthe world of GoogleJust when you thought you'd heard everything
