Dare to Dream
Scott Miller has successfully blended a corporate life with an entrepreneurial one. He’s found there’s a lot more similarities than differences between the pair.
Full Story »Brokering Diversity
When a young commercial real estate firm manages to grow its business in a market like today’s, what it’s doing differently is worth noting.
Full Story »Celebrity Apprentice appearance is Clockwork
Sarasota executive Jim Abrams will be one nervous TV watcher May 2.
Full Story »Tampa fund gets $4 million from state
Florida’s economic development officials would love to attract a bunch of high profile, high wage, “high-tech jobs” to the state. But oftentimes, their effort to do so ends up more laughable than laudable.
Full Story »Grim foreclosure headlines attract buyers
The Cape Coral-Fort Myers area continues to be the foreclosure capital of Florida and the runner-up nationally, according to foreclosure tracker RealtyTrac.
Full Story »Manpower survey: Hiring prospects improve
Employers on the Gulf Coast are more optimistic about hiring employees in the second quarter than they were a year ago, a recent survey by Manpower shows.
Full Story »Industry hangs tough despite economic woes
A meeting made up of executives in an industry that depends partially on a low unemployment rate might be reason to bring out the gallows humor and woe-is-us chatter.
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Market Blizzard
Supersize has given way to mini-me as the recession grinds on. But smaller portions could mean bigger profits for Dairy Queen franchisees if tests on the Gulf Coast prove successful.
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Will they save the Colony?
Developer Randy Langley and lawyer David Siegal bought seats at the table in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort dispute. They think their plan can restore the resort to its former luster.
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No Laughing Matter
A nationally renowned economist blames the federal government for much of the current financial mess. But hope, says Arthur Laffer, will be renewed in 2012.
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CEO Fitness: Two New Knees
Scott Fischer recovered from the surgical replacement of both of his arthritic knees in May.
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Pushing Uphill
Economic development, insurance, education reform, renewable energy and health issues are just some of the priorities Gulf Coast legislators are focused on this legislative session in Tallahassee.
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How Government Destroyed Our Money
Here’s a historical account everyone should read. It shows how we have rejected what the Founding Fathers knew would destroy our Republic.
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Corporate Report: UTEK expands network, partners with MEDEC, MedilinkUK
UTEK Corp., a Tampa-based intellectual property licensing and innovation services company, will showcase its growing network of registered companies and professionals to more companies.
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