April 23, 2024
Transportation
Business Profile of Hunter Marine
Hunter Marine is trying to rebound with a new owner and new sailboat models.
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Published on 1/31/2014
Chris-Craft finds its footing after two bankruptcy filings
With new owners, the company has more than 200 employees, produces about 450 boats a year and is profitable, with annual revenue of about $50 million — about 70% of prerecession levels.
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Published on 1/31/2014
Boating's impact in Florida
The marine industry in Florida by the numbers. We look at the costs of boating and the impact on Florida's economy. There is also a TopRank Florida list of the major boat builders in the state, ranked by number of employees.
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Published on 1/31/2014
MarineMax's comeback
The nation's largest recreational boat dealer is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. In this business profile, you'll find out how they are making a comeback after the recent economic downturn.
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Published on 1/31/2014
Partnering to build a road in Southeast Florida
The four-year expansion of I-595 creates three tolled, reversible express lanes that will separate long-distance commuters from more local traffic for the length of the ride. The public-private partnership came through necessity.
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Published on 1/31/2014
Private jet services cater to executives
Two private jet services — Aura Jets and Flexjet — offer flexible flying with plenty of perks.
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Published on 1/2/2014
Vespas of the sky: Italigo Aviation LSA builds light sport aircraft
An Italian maker of small, relatively inexpensive airplanes is bringing the bulk of its manufacturing to Kissimmee, where it hopes that proximity to its largest potential markets will boost sales.
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Published on 11/18/2013
Brunton Auto - Southwest Florida Business Profile
When Scott Minehart purchased Brunton Auto three years ago, the kit car maker was selling about six or seven cars a year...
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Published on 11/5/2013
Chart: Florida's Airports (medium and small)
A list of medium and small airports in Florida, 2013, with number of airlines for each as well as percent of passengers enplaned.
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Published on 8/28/2013
Ticket to ride on FECI's 'All Aboard Florida'
Florida East Coast Industries believes it can make money offering a service no private company has offered.
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Published on 8/28/2013
Snapshot: Airlines in Florida
Part of a special report on transportation in Florida.
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Published on 8/28/2013
Snapshot: Automobiles in Florida
Part of a special report on transportation in Florida.
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Published on 8/28/2013
Snapshot: Ships and Ports in Florida
Part of a special report on transportation in Florida.
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Published on 8/28/2013
Snapshot: Spaceships in Florida
Part of a special report on transportation in Florida.
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Published on 8/28/2013
Chart: Florida Ports
A list of Florida's ports in 2013, with number of cruise passengers for each as well as cargo tonnage.
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Published on 8/28/2013
Chart: Florida Airport Passengers
A list of Florida's airports, ranked by passenger totals.
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Published on 8/28/2013
Chart: Florida Free Trade Zones
Florida Free Trade Zones are listed alphabetically, along with number designations.
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Published on 8/28/2013
Snapshot: Local Rail in Florida
Part of a special report on transportation in Florida.
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Published on 8/28/2013
FECI: Old assets, new organization
How Florida East Coast Industries manages their hard assets, employees, and railroad rights of way.
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Published on 8/28/2013
Natural gas is key to Florida's power supply
But, are Florida's utilities putting too many eggs in one basket?
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Published on 8/5/2013
CNG in Florida: Saddle Creek Logistics is ahead of the curve
Saddle Creek Logistics has 102 CNG vehicles operating in Florida.
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Published on 8/5/2013
The CNG consumer market in Florida
The market for CNG as fuel for consumers' vehicles is expected to grow substantially over the next decade.
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Published on 8/5/2013
Jobs and revenue at the Panama City Port
The latest economic figures
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Published on 7/17/2013
Hertz
Hertz Global Holdings, the world's largest airport/general-use car rental company, plans to move its world headquarters from New Jersey to southwest Florida.
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Published on 6/21/2013
Paul Anderson on opportunities facing the Tampa Port Authority
Paul Anderson, CEO of the Tampa Port Authority discusses competition, the government's role in Port affairs, and the future.
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Published on 5/30/2013
