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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • January 6, 2011
No Slowdown

Entrepreneur/philanthropist John Sykes remains active in Tampa years after retiring from his namesake company. His latest projects are restoring ethics to financial services and strengthening faith among college students.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • December 3, 2010
...And Burger Makes Three

The Johnston Bros., who already operate two successful restaurant concepts, have introduced Burger 21.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 18, 2010
Call forward

Fifth Third Bank paid a high price to boost its presence in Florida in 2005. David Call, the bank's South Florida president and CEO, says the situation is stabilizing.

  • Finance
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 6, 2010
Unpopular Accuracy

Developers and builders sometimes don't like to hear what Michael Timmerman has to say, but he's been right more often than not. It pays to listen carefully when he speaks.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 7, 2010
A Hearty Choice

Hospitals tend to shy away from big risks. But a gusty move at a small Gulf Coast medical center could lead the way for others.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 15, 2010
The Bear Roars

An all-time golf great returned to the Gulf Coast to check out an elite course he helped design four years ago. The course remains as challenging as recruiting new members.

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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • May 17, 2013
Full speed ahead

While the recession could have put Bobby Harris out of business, he shifted gears to a new idea that came with some serious growth.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 7, 2013
Cementing the recovery

Gay Rebel Thompson wonders if the recovery is going to be sustained. Her family's cement business is a good gauge of the local economy.

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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • December 28, 2012
Something to Celebrate

Kevin Baker's business strategy helped his own financial stability.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 4, 2011
Aqua Expertise

The byzantine water permit process has befuddled many an entrepreneur. A Gulf Coast firm aims to capitalize on the confusion.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 11, 2013
Radical Change

A Ponzi scheme wiped out a once prominent wealth manager's career. The comeback is going slow. 'This is still us digging our way out,' says Chuck Vollmer.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 5, 2013
Water way

Freedom Boat Club's mission goes deeper than mere sales growth. The firm also targets more appreciation within the boating industry.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2013
Corporate Report: June 14

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 5, 2013
Placed in trust

A Fort Myers trust company found a lucrative niche in the struggling financial service industry.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2013
Corporate Report: April 5

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 16, 2011
Pump it Up

The fitness club industry was certainly weakened by the recession. A cop-turned-fitness entrepreneur, however, has latched on to a big growth plan, with the Gulf Coast in the lead position.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 23, 2011
School Work

Employers are clamoring for students who can work collaboratively and solve technical problems together. One high school in Fort Myers plans to deliver.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 29, 2011
Fore Ahead

The golf business has been on a shank for a few years. Marilyn Stenten defies the trend.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 30, 2013
Pure Play

WCI Communities reports positive earnings and rising revenues, but Wall Street remains conflicted about the company's pure play on Florida.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 13, 2013
Less Pane

Going for business in up-markets, specifically in a subcontractor role, has been an escape hatch through the recession for a local company. It's zeroing in on $10 million a year in sales.

  • Strategies
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