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Pancake Tower

Bob Leonard, president of IHOPis largest franchise, discusses how his company stacks up against the competition.

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Marketplace of Ideas

Florida is one of the leading states in protecting property rights from the ravages of eminent domain. More work remains.

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Let it Ride

An 81-year-old Gulf Coast gambling business needs a pick-me-up. Some of its brightest hopes are pinned on state legislators.

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Gulf Coast Week: July 16 - July 22

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • July 9, 2010
'Sizzle' to 'Fizzle'

It's not just professionals who burn out, it's their service enterprises that do, too.

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  • May 10, 2013
Legal Eagles

Evan Berlin built a large niche-driven real estate law firm in less than a decade. He now seeks to maintain the growth.

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  • November 4, 2011
Selling the Green

Selling green-building concepts to the construction industry isn't as easy as it might seem. But Jennifer Languell speaks their language.

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  • March 8, 2013
Slow-brewed Success

Brewers Andy Pickerell and Jim Helmke manage growth at Yuengling's Tampa plant, which is building a new brewhouse that will double its capacity.

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  • March 22, 2013
Corporate Report: March 22

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • February 15, 2013
Family Meetings: How to build a stronger family

The same approaches that work in achieving goals at your business can work at home. The key is how you craft the conversation.

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  • May 13, 2011
Corporate Report: May 13

The latest news from Coast Dental, Nicholas Financial, and other Gulf Coast firms.

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  • September 2, 2011
Reined Dine

The hard-hit Gulf Coast restaurant industry has a new entry. The recipe is to mix avant-garde with approachable.

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  • July 1, 2011
Government Digest: July 1

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • August 16, 2013
Corporate Report: August 16

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • August 30, 2013
Leverage your brand

Several factors play into how customers perceive your company. Make sure you're tuned into the ones that matter most.

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  • June 1, 2012
The Best GM

Marriott Hotels and Resorts named Rick Medwedeff the General Manager of the Year from the company's 500 resorts. The general manager of the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa shares some of his management insights.

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  • October 12, 2012
Partner Up

A prominent Gulf Coast law firm senses opportunity in a match with a larger, $100 million-plus practice from Alabama.

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  • August 17, 2012
The school gift

Schools have cut programs for gifted students in recent years, so one organization plans to fill the void. But it's tough to compete against free programs.

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  • February 11, 2011
Damages Doctor

Economist Stan Stephenson's litigation support firm expects to be busy calculating claims against BP. The process won't be easy considering the oil never got this far.

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  • January 19, 2012
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