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  • June 15, 2007
Index Man

A heretic among his professional investing peers, Dan Solin recommends that most people put their money in index funds to outperform most investment managers.

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  • June 15, 2007
Walkabout Air Lifts Off

By offering an array of services and simple fees, the executive aircraft services company wants to double the number of planes it services by year's end.

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  • June 15, 2007
Corporate Report

OSI shareholders vote company privateSolomon Technologies buying Pennsylvania's DeltronHealth Management Associates sells two hospitals to WellmontTIB Financial Corp. announces quarterly dividendPhillips Development fund yields 25% to 50%NeoMedia adds Hoffman as CEOTeltronics lands $12 million credit line from Wells FargoWalter Industries adds Ford exec to board

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  • June 15, 2007
Strategy Combo

A slowing market means First State Bank's growth rate might drop as much as 10% this year, even as executives bank on a strategy that combines two methods. Says its new president: "We have to hustle."

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2007
Corporate Report

Radiation Therapy agrees to $18 million acquisitionFleming's up, others downSolomon appeals decision over patent infringement Kesselring goes public, adds $1.5 million in capitalHSN, Hear Music to promote McCartneyRetired hotelier joins eSuites Hotels Insurance consultant Ellis joins eAutoclaimsNCircle Entertainment gains distribution deal Health Management names CEO

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2007
Halfway There

National builders are cutting back operations in Southwest Florida. One expert says this spells opportunity for local and regional builders to gain market share.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2007
The Club approach

The going is good at a Gulf Coast planning firm - but it would be a lot better if the government would speed things up. Or at least get out of the way.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2007
A bet against the cycle

At least one development company sees the positive in Gulf Coast homebuilding. It's walking out that vision with a $50-million land buy.

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  • June 8, 2007
Home builder for sale

How much is WCI worth? Carl Icahn said $22 a share. When management didn't answer the question, analyst Ivy Zelman issued a stunning valuation.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2007
Runner Up - Tampa Bay

Jacob BeckelFrank Winston CrumJose Morales Marty Schaffel

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  • June 1, 2007
Runner Up - Lee/Collier

Rick CollinsDuane Swanson Sr.Scott Fischer

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  • June 1, 2007
Quiet Success

SARASOTA/MANATEE: STEVE HERRIGMany who know him say Steve Herrig lives to give. It helps that his businesses have been wildly successful, providing lots of opportunities.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2007
Runner Up - Sarasota/Manatee

Neil McCurry Jr.Norbert DonellyStephen SutterGary Shaprio

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  • June 1, 2007
'Lean and Mean'

TAMPA BAY: GEOFFREY DYERLike pushing for one more rep in a good workout, Geoffrey Dyer has always pushed his Lifestyle Family Fitness to expand and grow by one more club.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2007
Senor Gates

Entrepreneur of the Year: TODD GATESTodd Gates has ambitions to become the top construction and real estate development company in Central America. If his track record in Southwest Florida is anything to go by, there's a good chance he'll achieve that goal.

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