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Encore Bank names new CFO

Brian Avril has nearly a quarter century of financial management experience.

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  • July 3, 2014
Burger 21 adds three to growing presence

The Atlanta area has been a high spot for the chain's franchise growth; it now has eight locations under development.

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  • July 3, 2014
CPA firm ranks high for women leaders

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. cited for its percentage of women partners.

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  • July 2, 2014
Nicholas Financial founder resigns

The Clearwater financial firm's board promoted its president and CEO, Ralph Finkenbrink, to serve as chairman.

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  • July 2, 2014
Ex-Congressman's wife returns to TV news

Amy Wegmann, married to Trey Radel, says FOX 4 is 'like family.'

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  • July 2, 2014
Dental management firm drills five acquisitions

Dynamic Dental Partners Group expands in Florida and Virginia.

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  • July 1, 2014
SunTrust promotes trio to area president roles

Executives have all been with Sun Trust since at least 2005.

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  • July 1, 2014
Naples college invigorated in its Obamacare battle

Ave Maria University official cites 'sharp rebuke of the Obama administration.'

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  • July 1, 2014
TECO Energy selling 15.5 million shares

The Tampa energy company plans to use the stock sale to pay for the $950 million purchase of New Mexico Gas Co.

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  • June 30, 2014
Chico's FAS names new CFO

Todd Vogensen, the company's former senior vice president of finance, is replacing Pamela Knous.

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  • June 30, 2014
CEO resigning from $281M credit union

Arthur Wood will leave Railroad & Industrial Federal Credit Union after 17 years October.

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  • June 27, 2014
Snell Isle apartment sells for $32 million

Burton Carol Management buys back a 272-unit development after selling it in 2009 as part of a restructuring.

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  • June 27, 2014
Community lands $2 million gift

Cypress Cove plans to start construction on a rehabilitation center after the Fort Myers retirement community received a $2 million gift.

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  • June 27, 2014
Shopping Space

Trinity Commercial Group in Naples has developed a niche representing big-name retail clients in Southwest Florida.

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  • June 27, 2014
Take the Initiative

Most retail projects built near interstates look similar — a formulaic, yet mostly successful strategy. A new development aims to counter conformity.

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