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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 21, 2010
Right Buy, Right Time

The fifth fastest growing company in the nation bought new office property on the Gulf Coast for a steal.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 31, 2009
COVER UPDATE: It's a jungle out there

Corporations are starting to spend again on entertaining their best customers and employees. Now, government needs to stay out of the way.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2009
Victory, at Last

A Gulf Coast community bank has pulled off a rare feat: It raised $15 million in capital during a crippling recession.

  • Finance
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 6, 2011
Take it to the Bank

When North Carolina-based BB&T acquired insurance brokerage Oswald Trippe, it won the firm's talent and entrepreneurial drive. Holding onto those will be key.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 29, 2010
Go Global

The recession that forced real estate developers to find a new way has a devotee in Allen Heise.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 21, 2011
'Frugal Fatigue'

The beleaguered restaurant industry is fighting its way back. It recently landed a few punches.

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 16, 2009
Staying Afloat

Mitzi Maggio, 38 Salt Shaker Marine Custom Yachts

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 23, 2010
Find Good Humans

Even human-resources companies can thrive in a downturn. Global HR Research has found a niche by bundling services for mid-sized companies.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2010
London Bay Homes buys Founders Club lots

London Bay Homes purchased the last remaining 86 home sites in The Founders Club for $11.25 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2010
Corporate Report: Aug. 13 - Aug. 19

The latest news from PBSJ, Roper Industries, and Tampa Electric.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 14, 2010
La Isla del Encanto

Fort Myers isn't exactly fashion central, so celebrity jewelry designer Erika Peña moved to Puerto Rico, where she plans to open her own stores. She hopes the island lives up to its slogan: the Enchanted Island.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • July 1, 2010
Beyond Numbers

40 UNDER 40 WINNER: Meredith Zdon, 34, St. Petersburg

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 18, 2011
Hit the gas

Spending is back. A new Porsche dealership in Fort Myers reflects increasing consumer and investor confidence.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 17, 2013
Perfect timing

Brian Stock has been prescient about the economic cycle, timing the new-home market with uncanny success on the downside — and the upside.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 28, 2012
Growth Market

A weapon parts business, new to the Gulf Coast, sees good days ahead. 'The market has really embraced our product,' says the CEO.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 28, 2011
Sky High

The recession has forced many out of their comfort zones. Two local businessmen will attempt to take that philosophy to new heights.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 1, 2013
Room to Grow

Luxury homebuilder BCB Homes recently hired Jamie Pirrello to be its chief financial officer, one of the architects of the biggest deals during the last residential boom.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 21, 2013
Capital froth

Two sessions on capital at a recent real estate conference in Naples presented stark contrasts.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • June 25, 2013
Business should intersect with the human condition

Derreck Kayongo, a former child refugee and now a speaker and co-founder of The Global Soap Project, spoke June 12 to the Gulf Coast CEO Forum in downtown Sarasota.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 9, 2011
Soup's On

A prominent local restaurant is altering its image, including a new name. The owners now hope to capture more market share.

  • Strategies
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