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  • April 22, 2010
Poll: Rubio wins three-way race

The latest Rasmussen Reports poll gives Marco Rubio a seven-point lead.

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  • April 22, 2010
Mutual of Omaha enters Tampa

The Nebraska-based company will open its first full service branch in Tampa Bay.

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  • April 22, 2010
Raymond James financials up

Comparisons to last year quarter, show revenue, net income improved.

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  • April 22, 2010
Florida benefits from volcanic ash

The ash cloud keeping Europeans away from Florida is also holding some visitors here. Officials at Tampa International Airport are watching developments carefully.

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  • April 22, 2010
Another tin-ear Sarasota decision?

The city of Sarasota's reputation in some circles as being hostile to business interests has been earned through years of frustrating, head-scratching decisions.

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  • April 22, 2010
Business groups pan Crist school bill veto

Republican leaders in the Legislature aren't the only unhappy campers following Gov. Charlie Crist's recent veto of Senate Bill 6, the teacher merit pay bill.

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  • April 22, 2010
Understanding economic growth

Economic development is a favorite topic of Coffee Talk but it still may not be all that exciting to the masses, even in a struggling economy.

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  • April 22, 2010
Community foundation gets national recognition

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice, a 15-year-old organization with only 18 employees, is playing with the big boys.

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  • April 21, 2010
Insurance bill likely dead

The insurance rate-focused bill would likely have been vetoed.

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  • April 21, 2010
Forbes: Tampa in trouble

The Tampa Bay area ranks 2nd on Forbes' list of U.S. cities in free fall.

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  • April 21, 2010
Gov. Crist loses another

Rep. Tom Grady, R-Naples, withdraws his support of the governor's Senate bid.

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  • April 20, 2010
What is your favorite place to meet?

What is your favorite place to meet?

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  • April 20, 2010
RLJ Development buys hotel

The Embassy Suites Downtown Tampa has sold for $77 million.

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  • April 20, 2010
Lincare revenue up, costs steady

Revenue in the first quarter of 2010 increased 10.3% year-over-year.

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  • April 20, 2010
Walter Investment buys loans

The former Walter Energy asset makes an $11 million purchase.

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