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Golden Spoon Awards 2010: A Far Better Thing 

The worst of time for restaurateurs is spurring ingenuity and innovation. [read more]


Commercial Real Estate Update 

The Other Shoe Is Dropping: Where we are and how we got there.  [read more]


New Way to Make Raw Oysters Safe: Radiation 

On average, more than four people die in Florida each year after eating raw oysters.  [read more]


Entrepreneurs Aim to Capitalize on Healthcare Reform 

A number of Florida firms are among those entering the wide-open marketplace for electronic medical records. [read more]


David Stovall Leading Stein Mart Out of Trouble 

When David H. Stovall Jr. moved to Florida from North Carolina in December to become president and CEO of Stein Mart, he knew he was heading into uncharted waters. [read more]


Bargain Buying: 'Hellacious Deals'  

No stranger to the courthouse, as litigant or as buyer at auctions, Glenn Straub brims with ideas for his properties, whether the Miami Arena site or gambling boats he’s bought.  [read more]


Stop Customers from Leaving 

It is 20 times harder to get a new customer than it is to keep an existing one.  [read more]


Hot New Fla. Restaurants  

Many new operations not only are looking back for inspiration, but also close to home. They’re eager for local ingredients and know that local favorites are what customers want.  [read more]


Winn-Dixie a Takeover Target? 

Winn-Dixie President and CEO Peter L. Lynch doesn’t want to talk about the speculation floating around financial websites that Kroger, Safeway or maybe SuperValu could acquire the Jacksonville retailer. [read more]


Beware of 'Green' Services, Products 

With no legal definition, claims of being 'green' don't necessarily have to be true -- yet. [read more]


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