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  • December 11, 2008
First In, Last Out

Florida was one of the first states to get hit hard by the recession and will be one of the last to come out because of the housing bust. But the Fed will come to the rescue by buying mortgages, says economist David Jones.

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  • January 15, 2009
Calendar of Events

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  • February 19, 2009
Branching out

A tree entrepreneur looks to survive the market by relying on his strengths and size.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 2, 2009
More fiber, please

Now that US Metropolitan Telecom has put hundreds of miles of fiber-optic cable in the ground in Lee and Collier counties, it's planning to build even more.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 30, 2009
A Delicate Balance

A small software sales and consulting business has grown in spite of the recession. But its founder worries that stagnant days are coming.

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  • April 10, 2009
Gulf Coast Week

Hotels make top list

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  • September 17, 2004
Vanguard Growth Spurs Change

To cope with growth, the pharmaceutical company automates with new technology.

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  • February 6, 2004
Judge Panel Reluctant to Combine Lawsuits

Lawyers for mutual funds companies argue that lawsuits should be consolidated to lower costs.

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  • December 5, 2003
Hearsay (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Gay Inskeep serves the needyHolland & Knight LLP sues Panamanian power plant over unpaid legal billDennis Hernandez & Associates sues over renovaton workImmigration Legal Center of America PA charged with breaking a lea

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  • October 8, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Holland & Knight hires four associate attorneysPhelps Dunbar staff donates to victimsGregory Yadley to chair national subcommitteeApplications for vacant 2nd DCA job due Oct. 22

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  • May 14, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Help for the Times Tourism rebounds in Sara/Mana Positive job report Falkner v. Falkner, part two

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  • June 18, 2004
GET BIG think small

Your corporate 'road to riches' is assured with segmented market niches.

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  • November 26, 2004
Thankful to be Back

Following his second tour of duty in Iraq, Clearwater attorney Charles E. Lykes Jr. is more prepared this time to resume his practice.

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  • August 1, 2008
The Meter's Running

Fred Munn Sr. built a thriving business out of measuringwater, air and electricity levels for others. The going has been so good that he's now guarding against growing too fast.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2009
Emerald Opportunity

Two executives, one from technology and one from the construction field, are betting they will turn the latest go-green concept into gold.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 8, 2009
A Bite of the Big Apple

CEO Fitness

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 5, 2009
Rock Solid

Mark Loren Designs has avoided the fate of many jewelry companies that have gone out of business in the recession by focusing on custom work and repairs. Still, like many other business owners, the Fort Myers jeweler has adjusted prices.

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  • October 1, 2010
Not Always Right

A Gulf Coast business owner fed up with unruly and delinquent customers finally fights back. He's made a lot of like-minded friends.

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  • January 7, 2011
Publisher Power

Diane McFarlin was reluctant to become a publisher of a daily newspaper. Her ultimate acceptance was a good move, both for her and the community.

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  • September 3, 2010
Magic Tricks

A championship-winning sports executive shares his tips for how to win in any line of business.

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