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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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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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  • April 4, 2014
Hertz starts hiring spree

Hertz has started hiring sales and management positions to staff its corporate headquarters in Southwest Florida.

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  • April 4, 2014
Letter campaign a waste of time

A recent effort by Lee Memorial Health System to gain state approval of a new hospital generated 2,200 letters in support of the project.

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  • April 4, 2014
East Property Management buys North Naples Storage

East Property Management purchased the 83,100-square-foot North Naples Storage and an associated parking lot for a total of $6.18 million.

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  • April 4, 2014
Firms remain puzzled on health care

A recent survey found only 25% of human resources and other top executives nationwide believe their firm will offer heath care coverage for employees in 10 years.

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  • April 4, 2014
Argos USA buys Tampa plant as part of Vulcan Materials acquisition

Atlanta area cement and concrete manufacturer/supplier Argos USA purchased a 50.03-acre cement and gravel plant for $13.67 million.

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