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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 8, 2005
Brothers Bet on Concept

From a hole-in-the-wall spot to four locations, Barnacle Bill's annual revenue approaches $7 million. A new concept is planned.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Developer Goes Solo

Former accountant plans to develop a new 100-home subdivision in Seffner.

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  • June 13, 2008
'Growaholic'

Larry Morgan can look back on a lot of success as an entrepreneur, but prefers to plan the next business conquest.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2008
Injecting Innovation

Entrepreneur Frank Daniels carries on a family tradition of leading a water-powered chemical injector company in Largo into new markets.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2008
Betting the Farm

How can government take land without paying for it? A successful farming family in Lee County is about to find out on July 1.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2008
Value Mail

Valpak finds itself at a crossroadswith a likely new owner, a new plant and the impact of online coupons.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2008
Out of the public eye

Stefan Bothe discovered running a public company wasn't worth the time and expense, so he decided tode-register the stock of his accounting-software development company. It turned out to be a great move.

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  • December 4, 2008
Capital Idea

Capital is a precious commodity these days. Here's how four banks on the Gulf Coast have raised capital this year to strengthen their financial positions.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 9, 2009
Hybrid Capital

Florida's venture capital well hasn't completely dried up. One Gulf Coast startup with big plans is hoping to tap into some funds soon.

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  • December 5, 2003
Harris Plugs FTAA (Sara/Mana edition)

Free Trade Area of the AmericasJohannes Werner is a Sarasota-based business journalist. He carries a German passport, is married to a Mexican, and publishes a trade monthly, Cuba Trade & Investment News

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2003
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: ResortQuest International buys Longboat's Silver SandsCommodore Realty buysBradenton Kash n' KarryNew Sarasotans take over Parkview ApartmentsMinneapolis franchise owners plan Sarasota DQ Grill and Chill

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2003
Bellwethers Buoyed

A late year recovery for the Gulf Coast manufacturing industry has companies looking forward to the new year.

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  • September 5, 2003
CEO Insight: Sandy Loevner

It requires implementation of serious business principles to run one of the country's biggest nonprofit charity events, especially in a time of limited charitable giving.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2004
Plea for Leniency

A Tampa lawyer faces five years in prison for helping a disabled employee.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2008
Growth Plans

Smaller, nimbler engineering firms are quick to find profitable niches despite the economic downturn. A young Gulf Coast firm is expanding during challenging times.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2008
Public Challenge

Investors flocked to publicly traded banks during the recent boom. But they've punished the banking sector in the downturn, pushing down stock prices to multi-year lows. The Florida stigma hasn't helped.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 15, 2009
A Perfect Match

Insurance firms have traditionally shied away from partnerships, mostly because there is too high a risk of failure. But a pair of long-established Gulf Coast companies is taking a chance on partnering up.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 29, 2009
Fill the Sails

Doris and Steve Colgate grew their sailing school through calm and rough economic weather. They expect winds to be at their back next year.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 4, 2010
Doubters Downed

A 25-year corporate sales veteran, prompted partially by his wife, gave up a six-figure income to sell hamburgers and fries. Where there is risk, there can be reward.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 24, 2009
Get heads in beds

Hoteliers hope to maintain occupancies and rates despite cutbacks in business travel and persistently high unemployment. A recovery is in sight, but most will have to wait until 2011.

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