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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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  • November 18, 2013
Church & Dwight CEO joins Bloomin' Brands

James Craigie, who heads the company behind Arm & Hammer, has become a director for the Tampa restaurant firm.

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  • November 18, 2013
Naples condo prices jump 35%

The median price of a condominium in Naples shoots to more than $200,000 in October.

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  • November 18, 2013
Sarasota think tank partners with Georgia Tech

The Institute for the Ages will help generate research for aging-care products.

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  • November 18, 2013
Health care IT firm adds new exec

Voalte names a chief nursing officer to the leadership team.

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  • November 18, 2013
Tax overhaul stirs controversy

A federal attempt to eliminate or significantly reduce the amount of advertising that can be deducted for a business expense has generated some aggressive resistance, both on the Gulf Coast and nationwide.

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  • November 15, 2013
Dale Mabry center sells for $11.55 million

The Sembler Co. will manage the Sweetbay-anchored center for the investment fund it shares with Forge Capital Partners.

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