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  • June 20, 2013
WCI acquires Naples land

WCI Communities pays $18.2 million for land in Naples.

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  • June 20, 2013
Fort Myers labor market still seasonal

Despite efforts to draw more year-round jobs to the Fort Myers area, a recent employment-outlook survey by Manpower shows the region continues to be a seasonal labor market.

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  • June 19, 2013
What dO you dO?

Do you know when your customers are saying something bad about your business online?

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  • June 19, 2013
Ex-HSBC employee must repay $2.28M - and return designer shoes

Former bank employee must also forfeit designer purses and sunglasses.

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  • June 19, 2013
HSN honcho Grossman helps a mom live homeownership dream

Executives, employees of retail giant spent 500 hours building house

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  • June 19, 2013
Senior housing expands in Punta Gorda

Builder plans to add 31 new senior-housing units.

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  • June 19, 2013
Furniture stores sets the stage for growth

Sarasota high-end used furniture storeowner Mari Morton seeks to capitalize on the rebound in the housing market with a twist for real estate agents.

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  • June 18, 2013
Firm lights the way to new HQ

Evolucia, an LED lightning company, will move into a 61,000-square-foot facility.

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  • June 18, 2013
Vitera acquires Alabama records company

SuccessEHS will become a division of Tampa-based Vitera.

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  • June 18, 2013
Naples home prices surge 27%

Prices of existing homes in Naples continue to jump in May.

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  • June 18, 2013
Help Wanted: Only beautiful people need apply

Beautifulpeople.com is a dating website you may have heard about that only allows beautiful people to join. Now, the controversial ego-buster (or booster if you are particularly comely) is expanding to help companies hire attractive employees.

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  • June 18, 2013
Conservation may hit ballot

A controversial land-buying program in Lee County has spent $300 million of taxpayer money since it began in 1997.

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  • June 17, 2013
Tech Data director makes list of 100 powerful women

Jackie Baron recognized as one of the top women in a male-dominated profession.

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  • June 17, 2013
Hospital owner offers management

Hospital operator HMA launches management division

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  • June 17, 2013
$100M Naples builder expands in Sarasota

DeAngelis Diamond Construction will venture into the health care market.

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