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Retirement community to build 50 new homes

Shell Point plans to build luxury single-family homes and villas.

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  • July 18, 2013
Gargiulo joins Lipman's board of directors

Jeff Gargiulo, one of the most familiar names in the agriculture industry in Southwest Florida, has joined the board of directors of Lipman, the giant tomato grower based in Immokalee.

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'Queen of Tax Fraud' locked up for 21 years

A 26-year-old woman with a sixth-grade education orchestrated a multimillion-dollar tax scheme.

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Fort Myers boosts building department staff

City council agrees to add 11 employees to meet permit demand.

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Statewide bank to surpass $4.5B in assets with new deal

Florida Community Bank, with several Gulf Coast locations, aims for more growth.

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  • July 17, 2013
Local bankers don't 'like' social media

Community banks throughout Florida, and especially the Gulf Coast, apparently haven't taken to social media with gusto.

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  • July 16, 2013
Biovest names new CEO post-bankruptcy

Cancer vaccine pioneer continues quest for regulatory approval.

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More tourists flocked to Lee County in May

More tourists flocked to Lee County in May

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Sarasota hospital scores top six ranking in Fla.

Gynecology department at Sarasota Memorial also receives national recognition.

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  • July 16, 2013
The need for speed

Rhea Law took to the sky on July 4th, but she wasn't in a plane.

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  • July 15, 2013
WCI boosts IPO plans

WCI Communities now plans to raise $222 million on the NYSE.

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  • July 15, 2013
Verizon Wireless names new Florida leader

Mariano Legaz will lead one of the telecommunications company's largest regions.

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North Port EDC promotes first president

Peter Bartolotta helped found the organization in 2011.

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Glenview takes HMA to the Web

Like many hedge funds, Glenview Capital Management prefers to stay out of the spotlight when it comes to managing its investments.

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  • July 12, 2013
Bail bondsman put behind bars for tax fraud

Federal jury convicts Against All Odds Bail Bonds owner in fraudulent tax refund scheme.

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