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Hero of Gyros
Salem Gharsalli is in expansion mode with his Salem’s Gyros & Subs chain, with a goal of making his name a national brand. He’s starting by steering customers away from the drive-through lanes of burger joints.
TODAY'S HEADLINES
Corporate Report - September 09, 2010 1:06pm
New Source Interlink president
Chris Argentieri will lead the Bonita Springs-based publishing company.
Government - September 09, 2010 10:47am
Florida wins demolition derby
The Obama Administration doles out another round of public cash.
Technology - September 09, 2010 9:47am
Syniverse’s messaging grows
Mobile message volumes increased 23% for the Tampa technology firm.
Banking - September 09, 2010 9:42am
Bauer’s Best and Worst on Gulf
Bauer Financial recommends 11 Gulf Coast banks, while 12 others struggle.
Real Estate - September 08, 2010 10:42am
WCI sells golf courses for cash
WCI Communities receives $8.7 million from a Canadian buyer.
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THURSDAY’S CUP: Gulf Coast banks are buyers, too
Out-of-state banks aren’t the only ones in the bidding for failed Gulf Coast banks, recently released FDIC bid summaries show.
Charlotte County continues clean up
Charlotte County Economic Development Director Don Root was asked to resign Aug. 18 under pressure following a dust-up during a break in a meeting.
Rays’ dominance lasts for one night
In terms of local sports history, the Tampa Bay Rays can mark down Aug. 28 as the night it commanded more attention than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bank M&A activity Grows on Gulf Coast
Fort Lauderdale-based Stonegate Bank isn’t waiting around to bid on failed banks on the Gulf Coast like it did in October 2009.
Bealls’ shift in tactics yields results
The long-term strategy to bet on outlet stores over department stores has begun to pay off for Bealls.
‘Virgin Territory’
Big Labor sees the Gulf Coast’s government employees as ripe for organizing, and has already made in-roads. While private-sector union membership tanked by one quarter during the recession, public sector union membership actually grew.
Habitat Restoration
Katherine ‘Kitty’ Green is bringing corporate discipline to Habitat for Humanity of Lee County. Nonprofits struggling in this recession could learn from her initiatives to turn the organization around.
Back on Track
Haynes Corp. is consolidating its manufacturing operations in Naples, where it says Collier County has spread the welcome mat. Shunned during the real estate boom, manufacturers such as Haynes are getting love from counties struggling with high unemployment.
Hero of Gyros
Salem Gharsalli is in expansion mode with his Salem’s Gyros & Subs chain, with a goal of making his name a national brand. He’s starting by steering customers away from the drive-through lanes of burger joints.
Get Back on Track
The Tampa Bay Partnership’s latest Regional Economic Scorecard puts the area in last place among its metro peers. Will more transportation spending improve rankings?
Open Invitation
TPepin’s Hospitality Centre in Tampa is making itself available to a broader audience. Its goal is to outperform all other hotels and similar facilities in the market.
Magic Tricks
A championship-winning sports executive shares his tips for how to win in any line of business.
Government Digest: Sept. 3 - Sept. 9
Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.
