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North Central
Return on Investment
Over the past three decades, Alcalde & Fay has helped secure more than $1.1 billion in federal funding for municipalities in Florida. Here's what some clients paid for and received.
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Published on 5/1/2007
Icon: George Smathers
Born: Nov. 14, 1913; Died: Jan. 20, 2007 -- U.S. senator from Florida, 1951-1969
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Trendsetters - May 2007
Arthur Keiser, Keiser University; Roger Casey, Rollins College; Emmons sisters, University of Miami
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Wine & Spirits - May 2007
2003 Sterling Napa Valley Merlot; Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay; Jack Daniels Black Label Tennessee Whiskey
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Tolf's Picks - May 2007
Dolphin Depot, Jacksonville Beach; Bistro Mezzaluna, Fort Lauderdale; Chef Henry's Cafe, Winter Park
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Men's Fashion
A $95,000 watch by Swiss watchmaker Vianney Halter, Burberry's coming to Tampa, Bogosse men's shirt line, MenScience's Travel Kit, Jerrold Krystoff, Ken Harris
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Published on 5/1/2007
Who's the Boss? Nick, Of Course
The key word for Nick is "Hospitality" with a large capital "H." From beginning to end, from arrival to departure, everyone who enters Nick's front door is given a Big Hand greeting.
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Readers - May 2007
Hometown Democracy, Leslie Blackner, Florida's population increase
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Published on 5/1/2007
Tolf's Picks - April 2007
Jake's Stone Crab, Boca Raton; Nino's Restaurant, Tallahassee.
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Published on 4/1/2007
Travel Aid - April 2007
South Florida entrepreneur Stacy Gabel developed this website to provide instructional workouts for traveling executives.
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Travel Briefs - April 2007
Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels; Downtown Tallahassee Hotel.
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A Growing Concern
Every seven seconds, a Baby Boomer turns 60, Assistant U.S. Secretary for Aging Josefina Carbonell said when she testified before the U.S. Senate.
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Readers - April 2007
Green building, overdevelopment, economics of the arts.
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Women's Fashion
Debi Rodi, The Pink Pump; Kim Bolufe, Bolufe; Jane Lang, handbags; Karen Weiner Escalera, KWE Group.
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Accessory Winners
When it comes to accessories, French fashion house Chanel always rolls out a winner or two each season.
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Be Prepared
The CEO of a company came to me recently with a confidential request: "I'm considering expanding my company to St. Petersburg. What do you think of your town?"
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Legal Briefs - April 2007
Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Richard M. Dunn, Amy Ostrum, Frederick W. Leonhardt, Michael Gay, Edmund Baxa.
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Trojan Donkey?
Have Republicans been stampeded by residual electoral angst into embracing Democratic philosophy?
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NORTH CENTRAL: Upbeat, Uncertain
North central counties are trying to decide how best to provide infrastructure and government services for a growing population.
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Published on 4/1/2007
Icon: Phyllis Apple
"I was chairwoman of this and president of that, the PTA. I worked for the Charlotte Observer. I did a column there. I did a lot of substitute teaching. That was in North Carolina."
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Wine & Spirits - April 2007
Imperio Classico Amarone 2001, Italy; Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, Italy; Johnnie Walker Blue Label.
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Wine & Spirits - March 2007
Matanzas Creek Merlot 2003, California; Clos du Bois Russian River Reserve Chardonnay 2004, California; Stoli Blueberi vodka, Russia
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Published on 3/1/2007
Travel Briefs - March 2007
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center; Mondrian South Beach; W Fort Lauderdale Hotels & Residences; Virgin Galactic.
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Published on 3/1/2007
Gems and Jewels
Todd Schusterman and Jason Sherman, Diamond District, Bonita Springs; Crystal Petti, Jewelers Market, Aventura; Tracey Dikes, Weston Jewelers, Weston.
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Published on 3/1/2007
