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Strategies

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2007
Doing it the Roberts Way

Entrepreneurs, by necessity, need to block out all fear of failure - a theory in full force throughout this issue of the Review, which profiles 15 of the most accomplished entrepreneurs on the Gulf Coast.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2007
Corporate Report

HSN, DISH Network partner on speedy purchase ITV serviceKangaroo sweetens OSI deal, vote delayed until June 5thFlorida Bank Group agrees to merger with Cygnet financialNicholas Financial openscentral purchasing centerMr. ShowerDoor opens store in SarasotaWalter Industries Inc. announces dividendUSF Health joins U.S. Prevention NetworkCaldwell Trust hits $400 million in assetsNational In-Store survey highlights "clean" retail's impactAmerican Momentum Bank CEO funds new Moffitt center

  • Industries
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2007
Three Generations Strong

A business started 50 years ago by Sheldon Smith is now run by his grandsons, Chris and Shawn Smith. The company is moving its focus away from national builders as it adapts to the housing slump.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2007
Corporate Report

Pegasus Imaging says Intel misappropriated nameInvestment group buys majority of Marco bankRedVector.com Inc. acquires Care2Learn.comHooters drops trans-fat for low-fat, cholesterol-free oilGulfstream Natural Gas gauges needs for expansionAg-Mart threatens Palm Beach Post with suitWellCare Health Plans adds to Medicare oversight programs

  • Industries
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2007
The Investment Slip

The rising tide of Wall Street money is lifting Steeven Knight's business as he aims to develop a network of private yacht clubs in Florida and beyond.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2007
Letters: Gov. Crist Recall

Our comments two weeks ago to begin a petition drive to recall Gov. Charlie Crist generated strong pros and strong cons. One reader sent in a $100 check to help jump-start the funding for the campaign.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2007
WCI Battles Icahn

A lesson in corporate self-defense: How the board of directors and management of WCI Communities jousted with billionaire investor Carl IcaAhn. So far, the company has held its ground.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2007
Heavy Lifting

Gevity develops a new business model as it slowly discards its old one. Some competitors follow, while some fill gaps left behind by Gevity.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2007
It's Easy Being Green

Building an environmentally sound office for his new headquarters was nice for one architect, but not enough. It had to save him money, too.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2007
A New Pitch

A top New York Yankees draft pick now dispenses financial advice, not fastballs.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2007
Revenue Rescue

Cliff Carothers grounded his corporate career to invest $500,000 in life savings - plus $1.5 million in loans - into a flying ambulance firm. The results have been sky-high success, with more expansion on the horizon.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2007
Fire up the Pit

A father-and-son team plans to grow the Rib City Grill barbecue chain to 100 restaurants in five years. They promise franchisees tasty profits.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2007
Corporate Report

Cryo-Cell International finds maternal stem cell linesBank Of Florida appoints Michael Putziger chairmanSource Interlink Cos. contacted to bring magazines to BordersTIB Financial addsnew CEO for TIB BankLocal US Home division becomes Lennar Homes

  • Industries
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2007
Family Timing

With the help of an investor on the other side of the Atlantic, Tom Hanway started a business that his two sons now help run. A cash infusion from a brother helped the company turn the corner.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2007
Re-Creating the Bern's Experience

From the wine cellars to SideBerns to an "epicurean hotel," David Laxer builds on what his father, Bern Laxer, started five decades ago in a strip center.

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