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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • November 19, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Nov. 19 - Nov. 25

Regional business news at a glance.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2010
Raymond James could return to acquisition mode

Raymond James Financial Inc. could return to acquisition mode as post-recession valuations level off.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2010
TIB stock split, but in reverse

When TIB Financial Corp. sold to a group of former Bank of America executives recently, the Naples-based parent of TIB Bank did so by issuing millions of new shares.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2010
Corporate Report: Nov. 19 - Nov. 25

The latest news from Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp P.A., WFLA-TV, and more.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2010
Pasco gives Trinity reprieve

Commissioners granted an extension to the developer of Trinity Town Center.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2010
Lee County considers incentives

The county may provide $5 million to incentivize a biotech firm's relocation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2010
Dais' losses continue

Odessa-based Dais Analytic, a nanotechnology firm, is still growing.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2010
Fifth Third not sour on Florida

You'd think that Fifth Third Bancorp would have had enough of Florida.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2010
Health benefit costs rising

Florida health benefit costs went up 6.3%, according to Mercer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2010
Job-quitting on the rise

Of all those who left their jobs last month, 50% did so voluntarily.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2010
Florida visitor growth flat

An uptick in foreign tourism was offset by depressed domestic activity.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2010
Chico's growth chugs along

The Fort Myers-based clothier saw 27% growth in third-quarter net income.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2010
Water district objects to $2 billion price tag

The South Florida Water Management District has objected to a proposal by the U.S. Environmental Protection that would cost South Florida taxpayers $2 billion.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2010
TIB adjustments cause loss

Revised allowances for foreclosures and losses lowered the bank's net income.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2010
Chamber forms economic council

The Florida Chamber built an Econometrics Council with state experts.

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