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  • October 5, 2012
Construction sheds 6,700 jobs

The Tampa area had the second-largest loss in construction employment nationwide in August.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2012
EDC names new board members

The North Port EDC adds three new members to two of its boards.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2012
Businesses step up in mutiny on the beach

The pirates won't be denied because, well, there's too much booty at stake.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
$10M fraudster admits role

A 28-year-old Clearwater man was sentenced to prison, plus he must pay restitution.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
Legal trio to select judges

Gov. Rick Scott appoints three attorneys from Sarasota-Manatee to nominating panel.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
Lipman adds logistics

The tomato grower moves to become a full-service brokerage.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
Ritzy restaurant to get tasty makeover

The Vernona restaurant inside the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, a popular spot for well-heeled travelers, local executives and the occasional out-of-town celebrity, has served its last meal.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2012
State forecasts 1 million jobs

The Department of Economic Opportunity forecasts 1 million more jobs by 2020.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2012
Orkin bugs out on Gulf Coast

The pest control giant buys eight Florida branches from a competitor.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2012
Lee permits rise

Lee County permits for residential construction double in September.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2012
Lennar cites labor shortage

When the housing market collapsed in Florida during the real estate bust, many skilled tradesmen left the state.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2012
Pa. tech firm plans 100 hires

HighPoint, an IT services company, launched a new office in Tampa this week.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2012
Blue Sky completes project

The local solar company finishes a 2 million-watt project for the U.S. Navy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2012
Hotel revenues rise

Collier hotels see revenues rise nearly 11% in August.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • October 2, 2012
Harvard recognizes hospitality program

Lee County recently got some kudos from the Ivory Tower.

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