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  • May 16, 2013
Economist feels positive SWFL vibes

Anthony Chan, the chief economist for J.P. Morgan's Chase Wealth Management, travels to Florida from New York City at least eight times a year to visit family in Tampa and clients all over the state.

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  • May 15, 2013
Fletcher Music names new president, COO

Fletcher Music gets a new president/COO in 30-year veteran Rick Dorn.

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  • May 15, 2013
Former state rep. wins $800K lottery ticket

Frank Farkas, who lost an election in 2012, won a scratch-off lottery ticket.

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  • May 15, 2013
Pharmacy company owners charged

Government alleges Sunshine Pharmacy owners committed Medicare fraud.

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  • May 15, 2013
Bank bidders get busy on the Gulf Coast

The most active banks that seek to buy failed institutions nationwide have been busy on the Gulf Coast.

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  • May 14, 2013
Nominees for entrepreneur awards announced

Possible winners include three technology firms and two manufacturing companies.

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  • May 14, 2013
Port promotes three execs to new leadership roles

Robert Armstrong, who had been CFO, was named deputy executive director.

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  • May 14, 2013
Charlotte airport traffic rebounds

The Punta Gorda airport recovers from loss of one airline one year ago.

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  • May 14, 2013
Hertz CEO already has Naples roots

Naples has always been known as a haven for Fortune 500 CEOs who want to get away from the corporate life.

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  • May 13, 2013
Report: State could add 200,000 jobs in 2013

Florida Chamber Foundation says uptick is on housing metrics and other factors.

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  • May 13, 2013
Eyeglass store opens two new stores

Eyeglass World will open two new stores in May and June, including one in Clearwater.

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  • May 13, 2013
Hotel revenues confirm tourism rebound

Revenues at Lee County hotels jumped 14% in the first quarter.

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  • May 13, 2013
Florida gets greener behind the wheel

Florida clearly has shades of blue and red when it comes to politics, but the Sunshine State goes green for cars and trucks.

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  • May 10, 2013
Tax fraudster gets three years in prison

Rhonda Yvette Brooks submitted fraudulent tax returns thorough Turbo Tax.

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  • May 10, 2013
Doctor group buys Manatee County land for expansion

Intercoastal Medical Group will move to a new Lakewood Ranch location.

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