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Set sail for the BVIs

Doris and Steve Colgate have taught 130,000 people how to sail, but they're not finished.

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  • April 1, 2014
Vology expanding California operations

Oldsmar-based technology consulting and engineering firm buys Irvine, Calif., division of Govplace.

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  • April 1, 2014
Pharmacy owners sentenced

A federal judge sentenced the owners of Sunshine Pharmacy to prison and probation.

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  • April 1, 2014
IMG Academy swings into 35 new jobs

The sports training facility also plans to hire 200 people this summer.

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  • April 1, 2014
Equity firm turns up searchlight

Stonehenge Growth Equity Partners, a Tampa-based firm that recently raised $40 million to invest in Southeast technology and business services companies, seeks new entities to fund.

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  • March 31, 2014
Sarasota County juggles departments

Economic development office now reports directly to the county administrator.

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  • March 31, 2014
Pirates hammer new attendance records

Team drew more than 90,000 fans for a dozen home games.

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  • March 31, 2014
Judge rules against hospital

An administrative law judge has recommended denying Lee Memorial's request to build a hospital in South Lee County.

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  • March 31, 2014
Organizations swim with the sharks

The “run it like a business” refrain sometimes slows down when it reaches nonprofits.

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  • March 28, 2014
Ethical hackers move firm's HQ to Sarasota

Bloomington, Ind.-based Cyber Ninjas plans to add 10 employees by 2016.

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  • March 28, 2014
Nicholas Financial announces contingency plan

The company has named a successor for its CEO in the event its buyout deal with Prospect Capital Corp. is not completed by his May 31 retirement.

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  • March 28, 2014
Downtowner Car Wash owners buy The Towers office building

The price equated to $62 per square foot.

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  • March 28, 2014
It Works! Global CEO buys Myakka City ranch land

The price equated to $5,443 per acre.

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  • March 28, 2014
ICORR Properties president buys Cedar Plaza center

The price equated to $124 per square foot.

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  • March 28, 2014
Phillips Edison, ARC REIT buys two Gulf Coast centers, 13 others

The price equated to $137 per square foot.

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