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  • Jean Gruss
  • June 28, 2013
Out of the shadows

Sublease space was a drag on the commercial real estate market, but brokers say there's less of that shadow space available today. It's another good sign for landlords.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • June 28, 2013
'Wife Insurance' for sale

Motorists on Tampa's Westshore Boulevard are apt to do a double-take when they see Continental Wholesale Diamond's “Wife Insurance” billboard.

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  • June 28, 2013
College students help local hospital

A group of four students at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee wants to inject hospitality into the hospital industry.

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  • June 27, 2013
Will additional regulations on emissions hurt the economy's recovery?

How will the new climate agenda affect the economy?

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  • June 27, 2013
Verizon to hire 100 reps in Tampa

The company announced it will add the full-time positions to its downtown call center.

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  • June 27, 2013
Fishing captain buys boat manufacturer

A longtime customer buys Marauder Marine Boat Works.

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  • June 27, 2013
Outback sears name to football bowl game

The steakhouse chain has sponsored the Outback Bowl for 19 years.

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  • June 27, 2013
Local exec takes helm of National Aquarium board

Bob Carter is also involved with the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • June 26, 2013
Glenview Capital tries to oust HMA board

The hedge fund urges shareholders of the hospital operator to elect a new board.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • June 26, 2013
Call center to hire 400 in Fort Myers

Wisconsin-based Alta Resources works with Fortune 100 companies and global brands.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • June 26, 2013
Apartment complex sells for $39 million

Blue Rock and Goff Capital bought the 366-unit Westbury at Lake Brandon.

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  • June 26, 2013
Ybor Chamber honors Newman family business

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. operates Ybor City's last cigar factory.

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  • June 26, 2013
No butts allowed

You'll find Starbucks coffee, iPads built into countertops and dog parks at Crescent Crosstown, but you won't see smokers lighting up cigarettes at the 25-acre retreat-style community.

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  • June 25, 2013
Business should intersect with the human condition

Derreck Kayongo, a former child refugee and now a speaker and co-founder of The Global Soap Project, spoke June 12 to the Gulf Coast CEO Forum in downtown Sarasota.

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  • June 25, 2013
Radiation Therapy to acquire bankrupt company

Radiation Therapy Services has offered to pay $125 million for OnCure Holdings.

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