Strategies

Business Observer Staff
November 19, 2009

Corporate Report: Roper Industries buys UTS, plans to also acquire Verathon

Sarasota-based Roper Industries Inc. has acquired the assets of United Toll Services LLC, a Montgomery-Ala. based provider of software and hardware systems for vehicle toll and traffic adjustment, and also signed a definitive agreement to acquire Verathon Inc. of Bothell, Wash., a maker of specialty medical devices.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
November 19, 2009

2009 Financial Statements

Brown & Brown Inc. grows net income by 1%; Lincare Holdings profit declines to $36 million.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
November 19, 2009

Gulf Coast Stocks at a Glance

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Walter Industries at $3.16 (4.85%), Wellcare Health Plans at $2.44 (8.10%) and HSN Inc. at $2.31 (15.35%). The biggest decliners were Alico Inc. at $-1.39 (-4.98%), First Community Bank at $-0.55 (-14.47%) and Aerosonic at $-0.37 (-7.79%).

Strategies

Jean Gruss
November 12, 2009

Software Beach

In the shadows of condos, golf courses and hotels, there's always been a core group of successful technology companies in Naples. Don Innis can often be found among them and now he's launched another venture.

Strategies

Alex Walsh
November 12, 2009

Squeezing green from green

As the worldwide focus on “going green” intensifies, many skeptics continue to wonder: what's the cost? Instead, Terry Janssen of EcoTech Water asks his clients how money they want to save.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
November 12, 2009

Corporate Report: Health Management Associates to buy Sparks Health System

Naples-based Health Management Associates Inc. signed a definitive agreement that is expected to close at the end of this month to acquire the 492-bed Sparks Health System in Fort Smith, Ark.

Strategies

Lou Lasday
November 12, 2009

The 'Pretzel Shaped' Corporation

Here's a compelling new model for transforming your enterprise, to untwist the profit flow within.

Strategies

Lou Lasday
November 12, 2009

The 'Pretzel Shaped' Corporation

Here's a compelling new model for transforming your enterprise, to untwist the profit flow within.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
November 11, 2009

2009 Financial Statements

Cryo-Cell International reports profitable quarter; Aerosonic quarter up, net climbs to $556,000.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
November 11, 2009

Gulf Coast Stocks at a Glance

Last week's biggest Gulf Coast gainers were Walter Industries at $6.60 (11.28%), Wellcare Health Plans at $4.01 (15.35%) and Sun Hydraulics at $3.19 (16.74%). The biggest decliners were Alico Inc. at $-1.19 (-4.09%), Syniverse Holdings at $-0.96 (-5.60%) and SRI Surgical Express at $-0.46 (-19.49%).

Strategies

Alex Walsh
November 5, 2009

Preventive Care

It seems like common sense. The point of hiring an IT expert is to save money on technology costs. But according to Terry Hedden, that's not always how it works. He says it all comes down to incentives, and that his company has the right ones in place.

Strategies

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.

Strategies

Jean Gruss
November 5, 2009

Bear Trap

Legendary Naples investor Bruce Sherman built a spectacular track record at Private Capital Management, managing billions of dollars for wealthy individuals and institutions. Then, Bear Stearns collapsed and with it went Sherman's envious record and more than $1 billion of his investors' money. Now, Sherman wants justice.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
November 5, 2009

Corporate Report: Odyssey Marine Exploration sets sail with Robert Fraser & Partners

Tampa-based Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc. signed a letter of intent to provide exploration, shipwreck recoveries and other services to Robert Fraser & Partners LLP.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
November 5, 2009

2009 Financial Statements

Tech Data profits jump 59%, but revenue falls 16%. Whitney Information loss up to $3.3 million.

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Corporate Report: Roper Industries buys UTS, plans to also acquire Verathon

2009 Financial Statements

Gulf Coast Stocks at a Glance

Software Beach

Squeezing green from green

Corporate Report: Health Management Associates to buy Sparks Health System

The 'Pretzel Shaped' Corporation

The 'Pretzel Shaped' Corporation

2009 Financial Statements

Gulf Coast Stocks at a Glance

Preventive Care

Rock Solid

Bear Trap

Corporate Report: Odyssey Marine Exploration sets sail with Robert Fraser & Partners

2009 Financial Statements

Shore to close well-known St. Armands location, citing floods, storms

Rapidly growing pickleball franchise chooses Sarasota for Florida debut

Tampa CVS clinic to close, lay off 53 employees

Texas construction firm breaks ground on Valrico senior living community

Sarasota manufacturer acquires UK elevator company

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