Top Companies - Annual Ranking
$100 Million Plus
1. Tropicana Products, Inc. (Manatee)
World's leading producer and marketer of branded fruit juices
President: James E. Dwyer
Annual Sales: $2.3 billion
($2.3 billion)
Employees: 5,200 worldwide; 3,200 in Manatee/Sarasota
Founded: 1947
Web Site: www.tropicana.com
Tropicana is the No. 3 brand in U.S. grocery stores and is sold in 30 countries worldwide.
2. Onyx North America
The largest provider of environmental services in the United States.
President & CEO: G.W. "Bill" Dietrich
Annual Sales: $1.3 billion
Employees: 8,600 nationwide
Founded: 2000
Web Site: www.onyxna.com
Has more than 295 operating locations with four decentralized business units that deliver a wide range of integrated environmental solutions to virtually every industrial, commercial, municipal and residential sector. Onyx's Montenay Power Corporation in Miami won the SWANA Gold Award in the waste-to-energy category and Onyx Waste Services won a bronze award in landfill excellence in 2002.
3. Vengroff Williams & Associates, Inc.
Credit and collections, subrogation claims, medical accounts payable, management of rental units in Sarasota and New York
Chairman: Harvey Vengroff
CEO: Robert Williams
Annual Sales: Estimated, $1.1 billion (represents actual revenues after collections)
($800 million)
Employees: 250 in Sarasota; 1,100-plus nationwide
Founded: 1963
Web Site: www.vwainc.com
Now owns 400 apartments and currently negotiating the purchase of additional properties.
4. Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc.
Manufacturer of premium delicatessen meats and cheeses
Chief Executive: Robert S. Martin
Annual Sales: Estimated, $930 million
(Estimated, $542 million)
Employees: 70 locally, 2,200 company-wide
Founded: 1905
Web Site: www.boarshead.com
5. Taylor Woodrow, Inc. (Manatee)
Community developer, luxury home and high-rise condo builder, commercial property
Chief Executive: John R. Peshkin
Annual Sales: $880 million
($769 million)
Employees: 963
Founded: 1921 in England, 1936 in North America
Web Site: www.taylorwoodrow.com
Renowned for creating extraordinary lifestyle communities with world-class amenities, building a wide range of luxury homes and high-rise condominiums and commerical properties. Local projects include The Oaks Preserve, Sawgrass, The Villages of Palm-Aire and The Meadows.
6. Beall's, Inc. (Manatee)
Retailer of family apparel, footwear and gifts
Chief Executive: Robert M. Beall II
Annual Sales: $715 million
($600 million)
Employees: 7,600
Founded: 1915
Web Site: www.beallsinc.com
More than 430 department, outlet and gift stores in Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Nevada, South Carolina and California. Plans to enter Missouri, New Mexico and Arkansas in the coming year.
7. Intertape Polymer Group (Manatee)
Developer and manufacturer of specialized plastic and paper products and complementary packaging systems for industrial and retail use
Chief Executive: Melbourne F. Yull
Annual Sales: $595 million
($654 million)
Employees: 2,900
Founded: 1981
Web Site: www.Intertapepolymer.com
ISO 9002 certified, trading stock under the symbol ITP on the New York stock exchange and Toronto stock exchange. Operations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Portugal with 23 facilities, including 17 manufacturing locations.
8. FCCI Insurance Group
Commercial property and casualty insurance throughout the Southeast and Midwest
Chief Executive: G.W. Jacobs
Annual Sales: $528 million
($384.3 million)
Employees: 850
Founded: 1959
Web Site: www.fcci-group.com
Corporate headquarters located in a new state-of-the-art office complex in Lakewood Ranch.
9. New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
World's largest computer training company
Chief Executive: Joseph Tortoretti
Annual Sales: $512 million
($530.3 million )
Employees: 7,000 company-wide; 23 in Sarasota
Founded: 1982
Web Site: www.newhorizons.com
Company has a network of 280 locations in 44 countries; named to Fortune's 100 fastest-growing companies; the Sarasota location is a Microsoft Certified Technical Education Center and licensed by Florida Department of Education for career education.
10. Manatee Memorial Hospital and Health System (Manatee)
Licensed 491-bed acute care hospital
Chief Executive: Brian Flynn
Annual Sales: $475 million
($475 million)
Employees: 1,300
Founded: 1953
Web Site: www.manateememorial.com
Voted "Best Hospital" in 2002 by the Bradenton Herald's readers for eighth consecutive year; JCAHO accreditation for 2002; industry appreciation award for community service from the Manatee Economic Development Council.
11. Edwards Systems Technology (Manatee)
Design and manufacture of commercial fire detection systems, mid-range and small fire system products, including closed circuit television cameras and security systems
Chief Executive: Jay Twombly
Annual Sales: $350 million
($285 million)
Employees: 2,000-plus
Founded: 1873
Web Site: www.est.net
Acquired Dukane (healthcare and school sound systems) and additional European and Chinese distribution manufacturing.
12. Blake Medical Center (Manatee)
383-bed acute care hospital offering services from open-heart care to birth care
Chief Executive: Daniel J. Friedrich III
Annual Sales: $342 million
(Estimated, $307 million)
Employees: 1,050
Founded: 1973
Web Site: www.blakemedicalcenter.com
A Top 100 hospital for the past five years; received JCAHO accreditation with commendation; the first hospital in Florida and the third in the nation to receive OSHA voluntary protection merit award; has one of the top 100 ICU departments in the country.
13. Gevity HR, Inc. (Manatee)
One of the largest human resource providers in the United States
Chairman & CEO: Erik Vonk
Annual Sales: Estimated, $310.4 million
($270 million)
Employees: Estimated, 1,200
Founded: 1984
Web Site: www.gevityhr.com
14. Central European Distribution Corporation
One of the largest importers and distributors of alcoholic beverages in Poland
Chief Executive: William V. Carey
Annual Sales: Estimated, $300 million
($178 million)
Employees: 1,400, 2 locally
Founded: 1990
Web Site: www.ced-c.com
Publicly traded as CEDC on NASDAQ.
15. Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
Hospital and outpatient services and affiliates
Chief Executive: Lindell W. Orr
Annual Sales: $270 million
($225 million)
Employees: 800
Founded: 1967
Web Site: www.doctorsofsarasota.com
Accredited by JCAHO, certified cancer registry program.
16. Bon Secours Venice Healthcare Corporation
342-bed hospital, 120-bed nursing care center, 102-bed assisted living facility, ambulatory care center with outpatient surgery (Health Park), primary care physician network, Medicare and non-Medicare home healthcare
Chief Executive: Michael G. Guley
Annual Sales: $222.5 million
($197.5 million)
Employees: 1,580
Founded: 1951
Web Site: www.bonsecours.org/venice
Named one of the top 100 orthopedic and stroke hospitals.
17. The Nelco" Companies (Manatee)
Professional employer organization
Chief Executive: Virginia A. Dorris, E.A.
Annual Sales: $217.4 million
Employees: 70 locally
Founded: 1983
Web Site: www.gonelco.com
The No. 1 female-owned business in Tampa Bay for the second year.
18. Dooley and Mack Constructors, Inc.
Construction managers, general contractors, design/builders
Chief Executive: William R. Dooley
Annual Sales: $185 million
($175 million)
Employees: 300
Founded: 1977
Web Site: www.dooleymack.com
Recent projects include the Sarasota County Historic Courthouse, Somerset Cay, The Venice 9/11 Memorial and J.H. Floyd Sunshine Meadows.
19. Correctional Services Corporation and Youth Services International
A leading developer and operator of adult correctional facilities and one of the largest providers of juvenile rehabilitation services
Chief Executive: James F. Slattery
Annual Sales: $174 million
(Estimated, $233 million)
Employees: 3,200
Founded: 1989
Web Site: www.correctionalservices.com
Trades publicly under the NASDAQ symbol "CSCQ."
20. Wellcraft Marine Corp. (Manatee)
Manufacturing of fiberglass boats under the brand names Wellcraft, Aquasport and Hydra-Sports
Chief Executive: Dean Samuelson
Annual Sales: $142 million
(Estimated $88 million)
Employees: 761
Founded: 1955
Web Site: www.wellcraft.com
21. Pacific Tomato Growers, Ltd. (Manatee)
Grower, packer and shipper of fresh market fruits and vegetables
Chief Executive: Joseph Esformes
Annual Sales: $139.7 million
($122.3 million)
Employees: 125-2,000 (varying seasonally)
Founded: 1982
Web Site: www.ptg.eee.com
Member Manatee Chamber of Commerce and Manatee Economic Development Council; sponsor of the Sunripe Golf Classic benefiting the USF College of Education Migrant Teacher Scholarship program; nominated for the 2002 Industry of the Year award in Manatee County.
22. W.G. Mills, Inc. (Manatee)
Construction manager and general contractor
Chief Executives: Walter G. Mills and Lemuel Sharp III
Annual Sales: $136 million
($175 million)
Employees: 145
Founded: 1972
Web Site: www.wgmills.com
Five regional offices throughout Florida, including corporate headquarters in Sarasota, Clearwater, Fort Myers, Palm Beach Gardens and Jacksonville.
23. PGT Industries
Florida's leading manufacturer of custom windows, doors and patio rooms
Chief Executive: Randy White
Annual Sales: $130 million
($120 million)
Employees: 1,300
Founded: 1980
Web Site: www.pgtindustries.com
24. Administrative Concepts Corp.
Employee administration
Chief Executive: George E. Bushong
Annual Sales: $121.7 million
($48.8 million)
Employees: 6,475
Founded: 1995
E-mail: [email protected]
Third-fastest growing business in the Tampa Bay area.
25. JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc.
Manufacturer and distributor of industrial chemicals
Chief Executive: Jeffrey W. Jones
Annual Sales: $115 million
($115 million)
Employees: 400
Founded: 1930
26. Foreign Trade Marketing
Consumer product exporter and importer
Chief Executive: Irwin Tobocman
Annual Sales: $110 million
($106 million)
Employees: 40
Founded: 1975
Web Site: www.foreigntrademarketing.com
27. Dental Care Alliance, Inc.
Provides dental management services to 87 dental practices in seven states
Chief Executive: Dr. Steven R. Matzkin
Annual Sales: $105 million
(Estimated, $103 million)
Employees: 81 locally; 1,142 throughout eastern U.S.
Founded: 1992
Web Site: www.dentalcarealliance.com
Company is creating a wholly-owned susidiary to provide dental practice consulting services to currently non-affiliated dental practices.
28. Sysco Food Services-West Coast Florida Inc. (Manatee)
Full line marketer and distributor of food, non-food and related items to restaurants, hospitals, hotels, cruise ships and all mass feeding institutions
Chief Executive: Carl S. Cannova
Annual Sales: Estimated, $100.4 million
(Estimated, $97.3 million)
Employees: 620
Founded: 1995
Web Site: www.syscowcf.com
29. American Marine Holdings, Inc. (Manatee)
Parent company of two boat manufacturing companies-Donzi Marine and Pro-Line Boats
Chief Executive: Lee Kimmell
Annual Sales: $100 million-plus
($150 million-plus)
Employees: 849
Founded: 1986
Web Site: www.donzimarine.com, www.prolineboats.com
$50-99 Million
30. Invensys Sensor Systems
Supplier of magnetic, ultrasonic and resistive speed, position and motion sensors and controls
Chief Executive: Steve Anderson
Annual Sales: $75 million
($75 million)
Employees: 700
Founded: 1936
Web Site: www.speed-position.invensys.com
31. Ajax Paving Industries
Road construction and paving
Chief Executive: Michael A. Horan
Annual Sales: $70 million
($50 million)
Employees: 200
Founded: 1951
Web Site: www.ajaxpaving.com
32. Comdial Corporation
Develops and markets advanced business phone systems, voice over IP (VolP), voice processing, unified messaging and computer telephone integration solutions for small- to mid-sized offices
Chief Executive: Nick Branica
Annual Sales: $70 million
($100 million)
Employees: 150
Founded: 1982
Web Site: www.comdial.com
Comdial is the 10th-largest Key Systems/PBX/IP PBX vendor in the U.S. In 2002, Florida Trend Magazine ranked the company No. 155 among Florida's top 250 publicly held companies.
33. Gold Coast Eagle Distributing
Anheuser-Busch and Corona portfolio brands of beer distributor for Sarasota and Manatee counties
Chief Executive: John W. Saputo
Annual Sales: $70 million
($58 million)
Employees: 135
Founded: 1996
Web Site: www.abwslr.com/goldcoasteagle
Enjoys a nearly 69 percent market share with 1,350 retail accounts; supports more than 300 charitable events; received "Wholesaler of the Year" award for Florida from Anheuser-Busch.
34. Sun Hydraulics
Designer and manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds
Chief Executive: Allen Carlson
Annual Sales: $70 million
($80 million)
Employees: 700
Founded: 1970
Web Site: www.sunhydraulics.com
Facilities in Sarasota and Manatee; other facilities located in U.K., Germany, South Korea and China.
35. Tropitone Furniture Co., Inc. (Manatee)
Design and manufacturer of fine casual furniture
Chief Executive: Michael Echolds
Annual Sales: $70 million
($70 million)
Employees: 550
Founded: 1953
Web Site: www.tropitone.com
Industry honors include the Apollo IBO contract, Roscoe, French Sisel Vert, design excellence and ADEX design awards.
36. Signs Now Corporation (Manatee)
Franchise sales of professional graphic solutions sign companies
Chief Executive: Mike Etchieson
Annual Sales: $65 million
($65 million)
Employees: 38 locally; 1,000 nationwide
Founded: 1983
Web Site: www.signsnow.com
Ranked ninth in Success Magazine's top 200 franchises; named to Entrepreneur Magazine's 200 top domestic and international franchises.
37. Teltronics, Inc. (Manatee)
Manufactures telephone switching systems and software for small- to large-size businesses, government and 911 public safety communications centers
Chief Executive: Ewen R. Cameron
Annual Sales: $64.1 million
($43.2 million)
Employees: 300
Founded: 1969
Web Site: www.teltronics.com
Member of the Tampa Bay Technology Fast 50 for 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002; the Economic Development Council of Manatee County "Industry of the Year" for 2001; Industry Appreciation Award for outstanding contributions to Manatee County for 2001; named one of the top 50 businesses in the area.
38. Lee Wetherington Companies
Homebuilder, developer, pool builder
Chief Executive: Lee Wetherington
Annual Sales: $61.9 million
($33 million)
Employees: 62
Founded: 1981
Web Site: www.lwhomes.com
2001 Service Company of the Year; winner of more than 190 Parade of Homes awards.
39. L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders
World's leading manufacturer of solid state cockpit voice, flight data and maritime voyage recorders, as well as automatic identification systems and digital selective calling VHF radios for commercial, civil and military applications
President: Bruce Coffey
Annual Sales: Estimated, $60 million
(Estimated, $60 million)
Employees: 200
Founded: 1958
Web Site: www.L-3com.com
Has acquired substantially all of the assets of Ross Engineering and will integrate the Ross product lines into the L-3 Communications' aviation recorders marine systems products.
40. Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Inc. (Manatee)
Developer of Lakewood Ranch, with other businesses in agriculture and aggregate mining
Chief Executive: C. John A. Clarke
Annual Sales: Estimated, $60 million
(Estimated, $52 million)
Employees: 325
Founded: 1922
Web Site: www.lakewoodranch.com
"Best in American Living Award" for the best master-planned community in America; Grand Aurora for Best Community with over 150 units; Reader's Choice and Reader's Preference Awards for Best Community from readers of both Sarasota Herald-Tribune and Bradenton Herald.
41. Trilectron Industries, Inc. (an ITW company)
Manufacturer of aviation ground support equipment for commercial and military customers
Chief Executive: Daniel L. Downey
Annual Sales: Estimated, $60 million
(Estimated, $10 million-plus)
Employees: Estimated, 221
Founded: 1970
Web Site: www.trilectron.com
42. Hi-Stat Mfg. Co., a division of Stoneridge Inc. (Manatee)
Manufacturer of original equipment sensors for the automotive industry
General Manager: Ray Laurent
Annual Sales: $59 million
($59 million)
Employees: 500
Founded: 1970
Web Site: www.hi-stat.com
QS9000 certified; Ford Q1 supplier.
43. Neal Communities, Neal Custom Homes (Manatee)
Land developer and home builder
Chief Executive: Patrick K. Neal
Annual Sales: $58 million
($55.9 million)
Employees: 196
Founded: 1970
Web Site: www.nealcustomhomes.com
Major projects include University Park (named best master-planned community in America), Perico Bay Club, Wild Oak Bay, three new communities at Lakewood Ranch, three more at University Place. Winner of 31 Aurora Awards from the Southeast Builders Conference.
44. Sarasota Kennel Club
Dog track
Chief Executives: Jack Collins Sr. and Jack Collins Jr.
Annual Sales: $55.5 million
($54 million)
Employees: 219
Founded: 1944
Web Site: www.greyhoundracing.com
45. Scott Paint Company
Manufacturer wholesale and retail paints and coatings
Chief Executive: Doug Ramer
Annual Sales: Estimated, $52.1
($22 million)
Employees: Estimated, 150
Founded: 1965
Web Site: www.scottpaint.com
46. Bruce Williams Homes (Manatee)
Homebuilder and developer
Chief Executive: Lloyd E. Williams Jr.
Annual Sales: $51 million
($34.7 million)
Employees: 56
Founded: 1969
Web Site: www.bwhomes.coms
Numerous awards include the Manatee Homebuilders Association Builder of the Year and Parade of Homes; member of the MHBA, Youth for Christ Board and past member Junior Achievement.
47. Prince Contracting Co., Inc. (Manatee)
Golf course construction, land clearing, general contractor
Chief Executive: Chester Price
Annual Sales: Estimated, $50.5 million
Employees: Estimated, 215
Founded: 1983
48. APAC-Florida, Inc. (Manatee)
Highway/road contractor and asphalt manufacturer
Chief Executive: David Donofrio
Annual Sales: Estimated, $50 million-plus
($50 million)
Employees: Estimated, 600 statewide
Founded: 1962
49. Eaton Aerospace (Manatee)
Electrical power and load management systems for aerospace applications
Chief Executive: Matthew Taylor
Annual Sales: $50 million
($55 million)
Employees: 350
Founded: 1893; 1978 in Manatee
Web Site: www.eaton.com
50. Lu-Mar Lobster and Shrimp Corp.
Seafood distributor
President: Louis Sedacca
Annual Sales: Estimated, $50 million
Employees: Estimated, 11
Founded: 1972
$30-49 Million
51. Westra Construction Corp. (Manatee)
Underground water and sewer utility contractor, wastewater treatment plants
Chief Executive: Kenneth Beukema
Annual Sales: $49 million
($49 million)
Employees: 250
Founded: 1977
Marvin M. Blck Excellence in Partnering Award for the De Soto Correctional Institute Annex project; member Suncoast Utility Contractors Association; American Public Works Association Contractor of the Year Florida West Coast for 1996-97.
52. M. Pete McNabb, Inc. (Manatee)
Arthur Rutenberg Homes homebuilder
Chief Executive: Pete McNabb
Annual Sales: $46.7 million
($38 million)
Employees: 57
Founded: 1986
Web Site: www.arhomes.com
Arthur Rutenberg Homes "Builder of the Year" for 1991, 1994, 1995, 1998, 2002; Habitat for Humanity 1997; multi-Arthur Rutenberg Homes franchise owner.
53. C & D Fruit & Vegetable Co. (Manatee)
Grower, packer, shipper of fresh fruits and vegetables
Chief Executive: Thomas O'Brien
Annual Sales: $45.5 million
($42 million)
Employees: 78
Founded: 1971
Web Site: www.cdveg.com
Added Manatee logistics to handle all transportation needs. Member of Red Book, Blue Book and Gold Circle produce marketing.
54. Mike Carter Construction (Manatee)
Design/build firm and commercial construction
Chief Executive: Mike Carter
Annual Sales: $45 million
($75 million)
Employees: 75-plus
Founded: 1977
Web Site: www.carterconst.com
55. Swanson Services Corp.
Commissary services for correctional facilities, convenience stores and retail
Chief Executive: Charles L. Swanson Jr.
Annual Sales: Estimated, $44.8 million
(Estimated, $40 million)
Employees: Estimated, 300
Founded: 1991
56. Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota
Rehabilitation hospital providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, sports medicine and medical rehabilitation services
Chief Executive: Margaret A. Holloway
Annual Sales: $44 million
($41 million)
Employees: 300
Founded: 1986
Web Site: www.healthsouth.com
The only free-standing rehabilitation hospital on Florida's west coast with five out-patient and sports medicine centers.
57. Michael Saunders & Company
Full-service, licensed real estate brokerage offering residential, commercial, new homes, mortgage and title service
President: Michael Saunders
Annual Sales: $43.2 millionn
($37.1 million)
Employees: 111 employees; 380-plus associates
Founded: 1976
Web Site: www.michaelsaunders.com
Ranked first in the Sarasota market by sales volume and 72nd nationally by Real Trends 500; ranks 140th nationwide for number of transactions and 57th nationally as one of the largest independent real estate companies; an affiliate of Sotheby's International Realty, Leading Estates of the World, RELO Relocation Network, Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate and The Realty Alliance.
58. First Watch Restaurants
Breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant
Chief Executive: Kenneth L. Pendery Jr.
Annual Sales: $43 million
($36 million)
Employees: 1,250 system-wide
Founded: 1983
Web Site: www.firstwatch.com
Operates a number of restaurants throughout Florida; frequently voted best breakfast, brunch and lunch.
59. RMC South Florida, Inc. (Manatee) (DBA Singletary Concrete Products, RMC South Florida Materials and Florida Rock and Sand)
Produces and distributes ready-mix concrete, concrete and architectural block, concrete pavers and related consturction materials
Chief Executive: Richard A. Buckelew
Annual Sales: Estimated, $42.9 million
($100 million)
Employees: Estimated, 430
Founded: 1953
Web Site: www.singletaryconcrete.com
60. Englewood Community Hospital
Hospital
Chief Executive: Robert C. Meade
Annual Sales: $42.2 million
Employees: 371
Founded: 1985
Web Site: www.englewoodcommunityhospital.com
Recognized in 1999 as a top hospital for orthopedics and recognized in 2000 as a top 100 hospital for stroke care; 2002 recipient of the Englewood Chamber of Commerce Nova Award for business leadership; out of 180 HCA hospitals, rated in the top three percent for employee satisfaction.
61. Florikan E.S.A.
Environmentally safe agricultural, horticultural and home gardening products
Chief Executives: Ed and Betty Rosenthal
Annual Sales: $42 million
($38 million)
Employees: 50
Founded: 1982
Web Site: www.plantadvice.com
Winner of Excellence in Industry award for Sarasota County in 2001; winner of the Florida Governor's award for Most Innovative New Product of 2002.
62. Forest Products Supply
Manufactures architectural mill work, trusses, pre-hung door products supplier, lumber-related building materials, windows and hollow metal doors
Chief Executive: Larry Smart, COO
Annual Sales: Estimated, $41 million
($40 million)
Employees: 300
Founded: 1974
Web Site: www.forest-products.com
63. Carter Grandle (Manatee)
Manufacturer of casual furniture, replacement cushions and umbrellas
Chief Executive: Webb G. Carter
Annual Sales: Estimated, $40 million
($32 million)
Employees: 250
Founded: 1988
Web Site: www.cartergrandle.com
64. Pierce Mfg. Inc. (Manatee)
Manufacturer of commercial fire apparatus and defense transportation products
Chief Executive: Tom Paulus
Annual Sales: Estimated, $70 million
($38 million)
Employees: 230
Founded: 1990
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Truck Corp.; growth plans at 35 percent for next fiscal year.
65. Regal Enterprises, Inc. (Manatee)
Arranges tour packages, wholesale
President: Stuart Graff
Annual Sales: Estimated, $40 million
Employees: Estimated, 35
Founded: 1993
66. Southern Agricultural Insecticides (Manatee)
Formulator and distributor of lawn and garden and agricultural chemicals
Chief Executive: Dr. John R. Diem
Annual Sales: $38 million
($38 million)
Employees: 84
Founded: 1947
Web Site: www.southernag.com
67. Woodruff & Sons, Inc.
Sewer line and water main construction, grading, wrecking and demolition
President: Ray Woodruff
Annual Sales: Estimated, $35.9 million
Employees: Estimated, 250
Founded: 1925
68. Charter One Hotels and Resorts, Inc.
Hotel management company
Chief Executive: John W. Balliett
President: Jim Popielinski
Annual Sales: $35 million
($36 million)
Employees: 825
Founded: 1981
Web Site: www.charterhotels.com
Opening new Hampton Inn and Suites in St. Petersburg, FL.
69. McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc.
Commercial building specialists
Chief Executive: John A. McIntyre
Annual Sales: $33.7 million
($36.9 million)
Employees: 70
Founded: 1987
Builds churches, elderly housing, offices, manufacturing and retail throughout Florida.
70. Kimal Lumber Co.
Retailer and distributor of building materials and exporter of soft woods
Chief Executive: Al E. Bavry
Annual Sales: $33 million
($26.7 million)
Employees: 150
Founded: 1981
Web Site: www.kimallumber.com
Company's Kimal Window and Door division sells and distributes Andersen window and door products, along with Therma Tru door products; locations include Nokomis and Englewood.
71. Aso Corporation
Manufacturer of first-aid products, primarily for store brand and private label
Chief Executive: Yasushi Kuki
Annual Sales: $32 million
($32 million)
Employees: 200
Founded: 1950 in Japan; 1985 in U.S.
Web Site: www.asocorp.com
ISO 9001 certified; also operates facilities in the Netherlands and the Philippines. Expanded Sarasota manufacturing facility to 150,000 square feet.
72. John Cannon Homes, Inc.
Custom home builder
Chief Executive: Dave Snyder
Annual Sales: $31 million
($39 million)
Employees: 47
Founded: 1987
Web Site: www.johncannonhomes.com
Readers' Choice Award from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune for eight consecutive years. Named to Professional Builder magazine's list of the "101 Best Companies to Work for in the Residential Construction Industry." Currently building in Amberwynd of Snead Island, Lakewood Ranch, Silver Oak on Palmer Ranch, North Creek Estates, The Hammocks and Mira Bay.
73. Protocol Communications
Integrated direct marketing services
Chief Executive: Stephen McLean
Annual Sales: Estimated, $30.8 million
(Estimated, $24.8 million)
Employees: 5,000 in U.S. and Canada
Founded: 1998
Web Site: www.protocolusa.com
74. Wesco Turf, Inc.
Distributors of lawn, irrigation and commercial turf equipment
Chief Executive: William J. Gamble
Annual Sales: $30.1 million
($33.6 million)
Employees: 69
Founded: 1987
Received the Toro "Distributor of Excellence" award for 2001.
75. Crane Environmental
Manufacturer of high-tech water purification technologies
Chief Executive: John Marrinucci
Annual Sales: $30 million
($30 million)
Employees: 100-plus
Founded: 1864
Web Site: www.cranenv.com
Locations in Trooper, Pennsylvania and Venice, Florida; has designed, manufactured and installed specialized water purification systems under the Environmental Products and Cochrane name brands for more than 130 years.
76. Kellogg & Kimsey, Inc.
General contractors/construction managers
Chief Executive: Philip A. Kellogg
Annual Sales: $30 million
($32 million)
Employees: 30
Founded: 1986
Web Site: www.kelloggkimsey.com
Commercial projects nationwide. Local projects include the Beach Club at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota; the second phase of the Berlin Branch YMCA addition; and the Coastal Behavioral Center renovation. Actively supports the YMCA Renaissance Ranch.
77. Ned Davis Research Group
Provides global investment research commentary, charts, ranking systems and consulting services to institutional investors in 30 countries
Chief Executive: Ned Davis
Annual Sales: $30 million
($20 million)
Employees: 75
Founded: 1980
Web Site: www.ndr.com
Company officers are frequently quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Barron's and Investors Business Daily and have authored The Research Driven Investor, published by McGraw-Hill, Inc., and Being Right or Making Money.
78. West Coast Tomato Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of McClure Properties, Ltd. (Manatee)
Agricultural packer, shipper and seller
Chief Executive: Daniel McClure
Annual Sales: $30 million
(Estimated, $10 million-plus)
Employees: Varies seasonally
Founded: 1973
$20-29 Million
79. Zirkelback Construction (Manatee)
General contractors, engineers, design and build
Chief Executive: Alan Zirkelbach
Annual Sales: $29.7 million
($26.1 million)
Employees: 32
Founded: 1997
Web Site: www.zirkelbach.com
80. Manatee Glens (Manatee)
Provider of mental health and addiction treatment services
Chief Executive: Mary Ruiz
Annual Sales: $29.4 million
($23.5 million)
Employees: 365
Founded: 1955
Web Site: www.manateeglens.com
JCAHO accredited; offers employee assistance program and managed care services: hospital, psychiatric, outpatient and residential services to children, adolescents, adults and seniors; child welfare services.
81. TeleflexMorse, Inc. Electrical Systems Division
Manufacturer of engine monitoring instrumentation for the marine, industrial and heavy duty truck industries.
Chief Executive: David Suchy
Annual Sales: $29 million
($26 million)
Employees: 201
Founded: 1943; in Sarasota since 1968
Web Site: www.tflx.com
82. Halfacre Construction Co.
Design/build, construction management and general contracting
Chief Executive: John J. Cox III
Annual Sales: $28 million
($23.8 million)
Employees: 27
Founded: 1970
Web Site: www.halfacreconstruction.com
Metal Construction News voted Halfacre one of the top metal builders in May 2002. The company has won four national awards from American Building Systems.
83. Hoveround Corporation
Manufacturer and distributor of power wheelchairs and scooters
Chief Executive: Tom Kruse
Annual Sales: Estimated, $27 million-plus
Employees: Estimated, 100-plus
Founded: 1992
Web Site: www.hoveround.com
84. Furman's Inc.
Burger King franchise operator
Chief Executive: Robert G. Furman
Annual Sales: Estimated, $26.7 million
($30 million)
Employees: Estimated, 800
Founded: 1959
85. Kerr Food & Beverage Group (Manatee)
Plastic closure systems for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and household products
Plant Manager: John Rogers
Annual Sales: $26 million
(Estimated $25 million)
Employees: 150
Founded: 1977
Web Site: www.kerrgroup.com
AIB certified.
86. Advanced Masonry Systems
Concrete, masonry and structural contractor
Chief Executive: Richard Karp
Annual Sales: $25 million
($25 million)
Employees: 350-plus
Founded: 1985
87. Baker Electronics, Inc., a VQuest Company (Manatee)
Cabin management and entertainment for aviation, marine, industrial, defense
Chief Executive: Robert D. Barwick
Annual Sales: $25 million-plus
($25 million-plus)
Employees: 256
Founded: 1973
Web Site: www.vquestgroup.com
Nominations for Industry of the Year Award Technology Award and Workforce Initiatives Award for the EDC by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce.
88. Commercial Refrigerator Door Co.
Manufacturer of insulated glass units, glass display doors, shelving and lighting systems for convenience stores and supermarkets
Chief Executive: Jeff Winsler
Annual Sales: Estimated, $25 million
(Estimated $25 million)
Employees: Approximately 100
Founded: 1975
Web Site: www.styleline.com
Voted "Manufacturer of the Year" in 2001 by the Committee for Economic Development.
89. Freedom Village (Manatee)
Continuing care retirement center
Chief Executive: Richard B. Ludwig
Annual Sales: $25 million
($20 million)
Employees: 555
Founded: 1984
Web Site: www.freedomvillage.com
Received CCAC accreditation for excellence.