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  • November 22, 2013
Sembler, Forge Capital fund buys Dale Mabry Shopping Center

The price equated to $206 per square foot.

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  • November 22, 2013
Score some business advice

Manasota Score, a mentoring organization for businesses with a stable of retired executives in consulting roles, has hit on two new ways to reach out to entrepreneurs.

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  • November 22, 2013
Alico's $4 million consulting deal

The resignation of Alico CEO JD Alexander on Nov. 6 ends the storied ownership of one of the biggest agribusiness companies in the state.

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  • November 21, 2013
USF startup wins green-business award

Trash2Cash-Energy LLC receives recognition for its patented process that converts landfill gas into fuel.

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  • November 21, 2013
Lee housing inventory remains tight

The supply of existing single-family homes in Lee County remains below six months.

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  • November 21, 2013
Pest control biz surpasses $18M in sales

Arrow Environmental Services also expands outside Florida for the first time.

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  • November 21, 2013
Realtor doubles up on business

Ian Harding, a rare Realtor licensed to sell both homes and businesses, has created a niche that could make economic development officials jealous.

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  • November 20, 2013
Firestone speeds to sponsor St. Pete Grand Prix

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is replacing Honda as the IndyCar Series race's title sponsor.

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  • November 20, 2013
Anti-mold firm plans 52 hires in Bradenton

New South Biolabs will sell products made by Toronto-based Biosenta.

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  • November 20, 2013
Congressman charged with cocaine possession

Trey Radel, the Republican congressman from Fort Myers, says he plans to seek treatment.

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  • November 20, 2013
Cash buyers fueling recovery

If the go-go years of the real estate boom were fueled by debt, then cash is dominating the housing recovery today.

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  • November 19, 2013
Sarasota Memorial chosen for heart study

Hospital is one of 75 sites in North America to test new device on patients.

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  • November 19, 2013
Tampa No. 6 on list of Canadians' favorite spots

A study of flights last winter by FlightNetwork.com found the city capture 2.12% of all bookings.

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  • November 19, 2013
Lee tourist tax collections jump

Lee County collected nearly 8% more in tourist taxes in the fiscal year than a year ago.

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  • November 19, 2013
Lee and Collier get cozy

Creating a regional economic development effort isn't easy.

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