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  • May 20, 2010
Bank of Florida suitors abound

As Naples-based Bank of Florida races to raise capital, speculation is rampant about potential acquirers — in or out of receivership.

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  • May 19, 2010
Chico's posts solid profit

Net income more than doubled, but investors were still disappointed.

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  • May 19, 2010
Lile runs for Florida House

Laird A. Lile, a trust and estates attorney in Naples, has announced his candidacy.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2010
Oil spill may hurt state's credit

Decreased tax revenues could increase borrowing costs for local governments.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2010
Quality Health Plan penalized

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have sanctioned the insurer.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2010
Industry tries to build out of the recession

A nationwide survey of building materials companies shows a surprising amount of optimism.

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  • May 19, 2010
Fintech awarded top prize

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has named it Small Business of the Year.

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  • May 18, 2010
Housing Authority sells units

The St. Petersburg Housing Authority sold two properties for $6.8 million.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2010
Bank of Florida loss grows

The bank lost $48.2 million, rather than $33.1 million, in the first quarter of 2010.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2010
Tampa mayor rails for light rail

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio is speaking out about what the city needs to accomplish in order to remain competitive with metro peers nationwide.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2010
Yippy buys Clusty

Fort Myers-based Yippy purchased the Pittsburgh company for $5.5 million.

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  • May 17, 2010
Reinsurance lowers HCI income

Homeowners Choice's net income was positive, but down sharply last quarter.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2010
Gerdau Ameristeel COO resigns

Terry Sutter is leaving his position with the company for personal reasons.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2010
HOK finds way to collaborate

Looking for a way to reduce travel expenses while maintaining solid contact between offices across the country and around the world?

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  • May 14, 2010
Florida sixth-best for business

A national magazine ranks Florida as the sixth-best state in which to do business.

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