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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2007
Lou Lasday: Implementation: 'Make it so!'

Make certain your top strategic initiatives spotlight your most unique team talent.

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  • February 23, 2007
A stiff upper lip

Morrison Homes, part of a British homebuilding company, is moving into the Southwest Florida market in the midst of the downturn. Here's how it plans to build for the rebound.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 16, 2005
Lasday: Every Firm Needs A 'Hit Squad'

In nearly every strata of Gulf Coast human achievement - the arts, medical, community banking, law, real estate – you can find high-energy, high profit, ego-centric, corporate "ALL STARS" that produce innovative results. Call them what you will: the Development Team, the Futurists, the Brain Trust, the Think Tank or perhaps the A-Team.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 19, 2009
All hands on deck

It's hard to think of a tougher challenge than for a Florida bank to raise capital today. But Bank of Florida Chief Executive Officer Michael McMullan has been here before.

  • Finance
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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • April 29, 2013
When the Bank Says No

Not every business qualifies for traditional lending. But alternative financing can help fill gaps in cash flow.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 15, 2013
Need for Speed

A racing legend says being great is about the pursuit, not just the result. That's why Mario Andretti still moves fast.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 14, 2013
Happier returns

Banks on the Gulf Coast provided healthier returns for their owners as they controlled expenses while profits rose.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 16, 2011
Sweet Success

Gregg Kaplan's executive lessons revolve around a key theme: Don't be afraid to take chances.

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 29, 2021
'Anti-timeshare' developers build buzz for project

Heritage Harbour Golf Resort and Lodge believe they have a 'better mousetrap' in the resort sector.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 8, 2019
Surge protector: Data-centric venture aims to transform flood insurance

TypTap, a division of Tampa, Florida-based HCI Group Inc., wants to use Big Data to change the way flood insurance is sold.

  • Insurance
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 27, 2018
Dealmaker grabs life by the horns

Tampa real estate investor Brian Katz zigs when others zag, and he isn't afraid of a few risks, particularly in lending money for deals. The strategy, so far, has paid off.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 27, 2018
Creating a market for self-storage properties nationwide

Mike Mele's decision to pursue self storage brokerage was a fortuitious one

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 18, 2017
Miles of Tiles

Some shrewd moves, combined with a competitive spirit mined from the soccer fields, has a tile sales and installation company primed for more action.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 28, 2017
Inter related

Related Group is branching out from its Miami condo base to develop a series of distinct, multifamily rentals in the Tampa area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota Starbucks property sells to investors

The Seattle coffee company has a long-term lease on the Fruitville Road cafe.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • June 16, 2023
Yacht subscription business off to smooth start

Naples-based Exclusive Yachts offers the first subscription-based membership club for luxury yacht experiences. Two keys to the early success: be thoughtful and be flexible.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • February 19, 2026
Fair or equal? How to split up ownership of a family business

Emotions and money are in play when deciding the future of a family business. Over-communicating is essential when making long-term decisions.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2006
Commercial Real Estate

Coral Gables company buys Cypress Place ApartmentsJMC buys additional piece for OvationING Management acquires Campus Club ApartmentsNaples Center for Dermatology buys new Fort Myers locationFirst Priority buys at Toledo, PeachlandJHM Hotels buys Sanibel propertyObstetrics, Gynecology practice buys Prudential Cascade headquartersBruce Williams starting sales in Lexington PreserveEar Research buys property from Floyd Street Properties

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2006
For Sale: Real Life Lessons

John Hindman and Richard Walling learned the hard way what not to do in running multimillion-dollar businesses. Now the former executives help other companies manage growth.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2004
Runner-up: Bradley H. Goddard

Wachovia vice president defies big bank image

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