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  • September 5, 2013
Jabil factory accused of labor violations

Labor group alleges ethical and legal labor violations in Chinese iPhone plant.

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  • September 5, 2013
Florida Shores acquired by east coast bank

Stonegate Bank expands with the acquisition of Florida Shores Bancorp.

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  • September 5, 2013
WellCare Health Plans announces acquisition

The health care company plans to acquire an Atlanta Medicare health group.

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  • September 5, 2013
New hotel boosts commercial permits

Construction of a Marriott hotel in Lee County boosts commercial permits.

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  • September 5, 2013
Beasley dedicates media complex

With one station in 1961, George Beasley built a 43-station radio company that is publicly traded today.

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  • September 4, 2013
St. Petersburg ranks 7th for worst food

According to Movoto, St. Pete has too few bakeries, candy shops and caterers.

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  • September 4, 2013
Marketing exec tumbles into new post at Ringling College

Rich Kaplan will oversee marketing and branding partnerships at the school.

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  • September 4, 2013
Homebuilder secures $75 million

A consortium of lenders agrees to help WCI Communities continue its growth in Florida.

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  • September 4, 2013
Florida needs 900,000 jobs

The impact of the recession on Florida's labor market continues to linger and likely will for years, as the state needs 900,000 more jobs just to return to the peak.

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  • September 3, 2013
Synovus names new executive

John Fillingim will head up commercial banking for Synovus Bank of Florida.

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  • September 3, 2013
Realtors join regional listing service

Fort Myers Realtors join counterparts in Naples, Bonita Springs and Cape Coral on the same network.

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  • September 3, 2013
Bradenton baseball team scores attendance records

The Marauders, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, drew nearly 110,000 fans.

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  • September 3, 2013
Fla. collects migration income

Floridians might want to send a juicy box of oranges up north and to several Midwest states in a friendly show of gratitude.

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  • September 2, 2013
Housing cost worries reappear

We can all cheer the real estate recovery, but some business owners are starting to watch rapidly rising home prices with alarm.

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  • August 30, 2013
This Week In Biz: August 30

The IRS has recognized gay marriage. Same-sex couples who are legally married will be recognized for tax purposes, even if the state they live in doesn't acknowledge the marriage. Lucky them? [New York Times]

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