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  • August 7, 2015
Boom time

As several projects begin and rents climb, the apartment sector shows no signs of weakening.

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Floridians adept at avoiding debt

Sarasota residents are among the best in Florida at managing credit card debt, according to a recent index created by SmartAsset, a personal finance technology company.

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In Memoriam: R.B. Chips shore 1941-2015

From his office or a boardroom or a bar stool for a drink after work, R.B. “Chips”

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Moving up

Pamela Van Vleck; Diane Kerper; James Moler

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  • August 6, 2015
Dimmitt opening dealership in downtown Sarasota

A showroom for Rolls-Royce and other luxury cars will occupy retail space in the ground floor of the State Street Garage.

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  • August 6, 2015
$82M acquisition is door-kicker for Tampa company

Tampa firm purchased National Hickman for its European finished door business.

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  • August 6, 2015
Angel investors pump $750K into high-tech business

The Tamiami Angel Fund II has invested $750,000 in a company that improves productivity of oil refining and gas production.

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  • August 6, 2015
College president adds statewide gig to agenda

Carol Probstfeld was named president of State College of Florida in 2013.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
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  • August 5, 2015
Jabil sees growth in augmented reality

The St. Petersburg company acquired a business that works with miniaturized cameras.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • August 5, 2015
Sarasota-Manatee area home prices rise 10%

The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton market is up 2.3% month-over-month.

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  • August 5, 2015
Bowl it out: New entertainment center cost $8M

The chairman of bowling-equipment giant QubicaAMF opens an entertainment center in Fort Myers with 28 bowling lanes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
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  • August 4, 2015
Company calls on smartphone firm in $9.7M acquisition

Tampa-based Sykes Enterprises purchased Qelp to broaden digital customer support

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • August 4, 2015
Venice hospital names interim CEO

Medical facility also appoints an interim chief nursing officer.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • August 4, 2015
Homebuilding permits level out

Permits for the construction of homes and apartments held steady in July after several years of growth.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • August 3, 2015
Mental health practice to get $2M HQ

Comprehensive MedPsych Systems has offices in Florida, Alabama and Indiana.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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