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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 14, 2012
Earning It

Earnings at banks headquartered on the Gulf Coast improved dramatically this year. Borrowers should benefit.

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  • February 25, 2011
Corporate Report: Feb. 25

The latest news from Technology Research Corp., TECO Coal, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 8, 2013
Territorial Matters

The Naples and Fort Myers markets for legal services could be a challenging place for any new entrant.

  • Law
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 28, 2013
Happy fields

A cavernous former hotel in downtown Fort Myers will get new life as senior housing, removing an obstacle to growth there.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 1, 2011
Out of California

Excessive regulations and high taxes are driving many businesses out of California to neighboring states like Arizona and Nevada. But one company is making the move to Florida.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 25, 2011
Controlled Growth

Good timing and a willingness to shift its business model were the recession-survival secrets for Macy's Termite & Pest Control. Now the firm has much bigger plans.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 14, 2011
Golden Seafood

Peter Radno's recipe for Maine lobster spread turned into a multi-million-dollar franchise. Thinking big paid off.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 15, 2011
Everywhere Fast

With social networking sites mushrooming on the Internet, tech entrepreneur Aaron Shepherd helps small businesses manage it all from one place.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 5, 2011
Build Back

New hires. At least $20 million for land deals. More homes. There's no doubt Taylor Morrison is in comeback mode on the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 2, 2011
Call the Nurse

Caring for a loved one drove a mother-and-son team to build a successful business around nursing.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 6, 2013
Wider Distribution

Michael Sullivan leads Source Interlink into new territory, from the supermarket checkout lane to your computer. The company's recapitalization will give it room to grow.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 9, 2012
One Part Fun

The insurance industry isn't usually the first thought for fun. Revenues, more recently, are also nothing to smile about. But a few jovial Gulf Coast insurance executives hope to change all that.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2012
Corporate Report: November 9

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 16, 2012
In the Clouds

A bold couple seeks success with a new entry in an old industry: Florida amusement and recreation. Good thing they aren't afraid of heights.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2012
Corporate Report: July 13

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2012
It's cast in bronze: Obama rejects who we are

It is still a stinging welt, the day-after effect of a nasty wasp sting. That would be the now-infamous remark from Barack Obama.

  • Opinion
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 7, 2012
High Five

Daniel Didrick shuns investors who want to gain control of his company in exchange for capital. It takes a special form of self-discipline.

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  • April 19, 2012
Corporate Report: April 20

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 8, 2012
Dependable Drains

For one Gulf Coast firm, fewer homebuyers potentially translates to more business. Now all it has to do is capitalize on the opportunity.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 24, 2021
Gulf Coast senior housing projects demonstrating renewed energy as pandemic wanes

Gulf Coast senior housing developments in downtown Sarasota and Naples show “green shoots” amid optimism that demand is gaining as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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