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  • April 10, 2014
Dermatology practice expands

Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery acquired West Coast Dermatology and its eight locations stretching from Sarasota to Lehigh Acres.

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  • April 10, 2014
Trash tourists visit Lee County

When you live on an island, it's hard to find a place to hide your trash.

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  • April 9, 2014
Epicurean hotel hires GM for signature restaurant

A former Ocean Prime and Pollo Grill and Bar general manager will run the hotel's specialty restaurant.

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  • April 9, 2014
Bank names regional president

IberiaBank named David Gordley market president for Southwest Florida as longtime Fort Myers banker Bill Valenti retires.

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  • April 9, 2014
Tourism data is better seasoned

Everyone knows tourism in Florida spikes in the winter and slows in the summer.

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  • April 8, 2014
Clearwater woman charged with fraud

The U.S. attorney's office accuses Victoria Snow and Brian Newton of using falsified invoices to steal more than $6 million.

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  • April 8, 2014
GrowFL seeks growth rock stars

The economic development organization seeks nominees for its annual 'Florida Companies to Watch' awards.

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  • April 8, 2014
Charlotte airport hits record

A record number of passengers traveled through the Punta Gorda airport in March.

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  • April 8, 2014
Medical tourism on the upswing

It appears Tallahassee officials want a ride on the medical tourism bus, which has motored through the Gulf Coast for a few years.

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  • April 7, 2014
PGT selected to Barron's 400 Index

The window and door manufacturer has been selected to be included in the index for two consecutive semesters.

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  • April 7, 2014
Two Tampa apartments sold for $10M

WISCO Holdings purchased the Newport Riverside and Newport Pointe from Monument Real Estate Services LLC.

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  • April 7, 2014
Nonprofit chief convicted

The former executive director of a Fort Myers nonprofit was convicted of misappropriating state funds.

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  • April 7, 2014
Patient firm gets cooking

Executives at MenuPad have been unusually patient for the last three years.

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  • April 4, 2014
Insurance firm appoints legal counsel

Sarasota-based SUNZ Insurance writes policies in 15 states.

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  • April 4, 2014
Pasco County drives $128M in highway work

A pair of lane expansion projects will take at least five years to complete.

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