56 Michael Saunders & Company

(Sarasota) Full-service, licensed real estate brokerage offering residential, commercial, new homes, mortgage and title service.

Chief executive: Michael Saunders

2008 revenues: $35.6 million in
gross revenue (from $1.17 billion
in sales volume)

2007 revenues: $46.6 million in
gross revenue (from $1.5 billion
in sales volume)

Total employees: 130 employees;
542 agents

Founded: 1976

www.michaelsaunders.com

Voted Sarasota Herald-Tribune’s “Best Real Estate Company” for eight consecutive years. An affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates, Board of Regents, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate and the Realty Alliance.

57 Teltronics Inc.

(Manatee) A leading global provider of innovative communications solutions and network management solutions; designs, develops and manufactures electronic equipment and applications software systems that enhance the performance of communications networks; develops VoIP and digital voice communications platforms and software, and contact center solutions for all size businesses and government facilities. All products manufactured in an ISO 9001:2000 certified factory.

Chief executive: Ewen R. Cameron

2008 revenues: $34.6 million

2007 revenues: $46.9 million

Total employees: 182

Founded: 1969

Stock symbol: OTCBB: TELT

www.teltronics.com

Recognized for many years as an industry leader by the Manatee Economic Development Council in the areas of technology innovation (2006), exporting excellence (2007) and workforce initiatives (2008). Selected as an innovation finalist by the Tampa Bay Technology Forum’s 2008 achievement awards. Teltronics’ Cerato SE was awarded a 2007 Communications Solution Award for hardware by TMC.net, as well as a 2007 Von magazine Innovator Award for new IP communications. Also selected as a top 500 VAR in North America by VARBusiness magazine in 2006 and 2007 and named a top 100 Government VAR in 2006. Teltronics contributes to various charitable and community organizations.

58  Woodruff & Sons Inc.

(Manatee) Underground utility construction.

Chief executive: Roy J. Woodruff

2008 revenues: $34 million

2007 revenues: $64 million

Total employees: 200

Founded: 1925

www.woodruffandsons.com

59  RTI Insurance Services

(Manatee) Insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokers.

President: John M. Goda

2008 revenues: $34 million

2007 revenues: $31 million

Total employees: 28

Founded: 1997

www.teamrti.com

Acquired an agency in Apollo Beach, giving RTI direct exposure in seven Southwest Florida coastal counties.

60  Tervis Tumbler

(Sarasota) Manufactures crystal-clear, insulated drinkware that is guaranteed for life. Sold in more than 6,000 retail outlets nationwide.

Chief executive: Laura Spencer

2008 revenues: $34 million

2007 revenues: $30.5 million

Total employees: 204

Founded: 1946

www.tervis.com

61 Frederick Derr & Company Inc.

(Sarasota) Heavy highway construction, site development, utility installation, golf courses and coastal protection structures.

Chief executive: Frederick M. Derr

2008 revenues: Estimated, $32 million

2007 revenues: $32 million

Total employees: Estimated, 120

Founded: 1961

www.frederickderrcompany.com

62 TDS Construction Inc.

(Manatee) Specializes in freestanding and interior/exterior renovations of existing buildings for the retail and shopping center industry nationwide.

Chief executive: David K. Scherer

2008 revenues: $31.5 million

2007 revenues: $40.5 million

Total employees: 30

Founded: 1987

www.tdsconstruction.com

Listed in Gulf Coast Business Review’s Top 20 contractors for four years; listed in Shopping Center World magazine’s Top 50 national retail contractors for 10 years. Member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Contractors Association, Golden Fork supporter of Meals on Wheels and Economic Development Council.

63 Miles Media

(Sarasota) Helps destinations communicate with potential visitors.

Chief executive: Roger Miles

2008 revenues: $30 million

2007 revenues: $30 million

Total employees: 168

Founded: 1954

www.milesmedia.com

Clients in 18 states.

64 CyberWize.com

(Sarasota) Direct sales, with distributors through the United States and in Canada, the Bahamas, Jamaica and Singapore/Malaysia.

Chief executive: Mark T. McCool

2008 revenues: Estimated, $29 million

2007 revenues: Not available

Total employees: 26

Founded: 1998

www.cyberwize.com

Innovative health and wellness products. CyberWize is the world’s leading seller of adaptogen products; the first company to offer adaptogen benefits in portable sprays; committed to harnessing plants and herbs to strengthen the body.

65 Zirkelbach Construction

(Manatee) Design builders, construction managers, general contractors.

Chief executive: Alan Zirkelbach

2008 revenues: $24.5 million

2007 revenues: $48.2 million

Total employees: 20

Founded: 1996

www.zconstruction.com

66 Pat Cook Construction Inc.

(Manatee) Commercial general contractor specializing in fast-track retail, manufacturing, industrial, hotel and grocery.

Chief executive: Pat Cook

2008 revenues: $23 million

2007 revenues: $34 million

Total employees: 19

Founded: 1992

www.patcook.com

In addition to retail construction, expanded into hotels this year.

67 American Marine Holdings Inc.

(Manatee) Parent company to Donzi Marine, Pro-Line Boats and AMH Government Services.