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  • May 24, 2013
D.R. Horton buys lots for expanded Magnolia Landings

The price equated to $19,556 per lot.

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  • May 23, 2013
Chamber (mostly) hands out As to local lawmakers

Nearly two-thirds scored an A, though seven failed the annual pro-business test.

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  • May 23, 2013
Bloomin' Brands prices secondary offering

Bloomin' Brands prices secondary offeringThe company's stock has nearly doubled since its IPO in August.

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  • May 23, 2013
Fort Myers home prices rise 30%

Prices for single-family homes in the Fort Myers area surged 30% in April.

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  • May 23, 2013
Cape Coral tax plan: Watch your wallet

We'll probably never know if Hertz ever considered relocating its corporate headquarters to Cape Coral, but the city in Lee County isn't exactly laying out the red carpet for new businesses or residents.

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  • May 22, 2013
Sarasota monthly property sales surpass 1,000

Sarasota real estate official says this could be “a historic year for local real estate.”

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  • May 22, 2013
Builders Exchange inducts chairman

Jason Swift has begun his service as chairman of the Gulf Coast Builder's Exchange for the year.

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  • May 22, 2013
Economic development chief retires

Lee County's economic development chief retires after shepherding Hertz relocation.

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  • May 22, 2013
Leadership isn't for cowards

Despite being an experienced manager, there may be a few things stifling your team's progress —and they may stem from you.

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  • May 21, 2013
Aviation insurance firm seeks $120K in incentives

Beacon Aviation Services aims to add employees in Sarasota County.

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  • May 21, 2013
Chapter 11 bankruptcy sale solicits bids

Properties owned by a tomato growing and shipping firm will be sold using sealed bids.

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  • May 21, 2013
Airport traffic confirms tourism recovery

The number of flights and passengers at the Fort Myers airport rose in April.

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  • May 21, 2013
Pharmacy owner charged

The pharmacy business is fraught with danger, not the least of which is complying with complex government regulations of insurance reimbursements.

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  • May 20, 2013
Popular bakery expands space, offerings

Moreno Bakery in Brandon will grow its facility by 7,500 square feet.

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  • May 20, 2013
Truck firm's acquisition rolls it into Canada

Big Truck Rental has acquired a Canadian truck rental company to expand its reach.

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