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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
SDI acquires Stratus Healthcare

Tampa-based SDI Diagnostic Imaging, a radiologist-owned provider of healthcare-imaging services, acquired Brandon-based Stratus Healthcare, a full-service teleradiology provider, to form SDI Teleradiology Inc., which will provide day-and-night teleradiology services.

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  • January 7, 2010
Down for Deals

The global market for buyouts and acquisitions is yet another industry reeling in the recession. Even the top firm in 2009 is down 25%.

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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 |
  • 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.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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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 |
  • 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.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 26, 2013
Plug the holes

A plumbing business treated the recession like an opportunity to enter new markets, not fall back. The gutsy moves have started to come together.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 7, 2012
The Auto Nanny

With snowbirds flocking back to Florida, John “J.J.” Jenkins has their cars ready to roll.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 13, 2012
Data Driven

A business-coaching program run by a prominent nationwide entrepreneurial foundation has expanded to Florida. The Gulf Coast is the first stop.

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