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Girls just wanna have fun, or businesses

On Sunday, fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer died at the age of 81. Her bright patterns and dresses made her an icon and earned her celebrity clients, such as Jacqueline Kennedy.

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Tampa Jet Center snags No. 1 ranking

Two Gulf Coast fixed-base operators stand out in trade survey rankings.

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  • April 9, 2013
Ritz-Carlton secures big golf event

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Golf Club will host U.S. Open sectional qualifying June 3.

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  • April 9, 2013
Lee plans future development

Officials seek input for Lee County land uses in the future.

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  • April 9, 2013
Politician rounds into form before the storm

Gallows humor, with a nod to Dr. Seuss, was in style at a recent Florida House Banking and Insurance Subcommittee meeting.

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  • April 8, 2013
la Madeleine aims for eight Gulf Coast locations

Fort Myers, Tampa and Naples may be new homes for the restaurant.

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  • April 8, 2013
St. Pete assisted-living facility to get new life

The new owners of the shuttered Palazzo Di Oro plan to renovate and reopen in 2014.

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  • April 8, 2013
Former NFL player grows local business

Company, which offers after-school programs and summer camps, targets Sarasota.

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  • April 8, 2013
Company hits all-time weekly sales high

Clearwater-based direct mail and marketing firm PostCardMania had a week for the ages in late February, but founder and CEO Joy Gendusa didn't celebrate for long.

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  • April 5, 2013
Quality Distribution's president to retire

Stephen Attwood will retire from his position April 30.

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  • April 5, 2013
Naples company partners to reach Arab world

Fischer International Identity has formed a partnership with a Saudi Arabian company.

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  • April 5, 2013
Hillsborough woman gets six years for tax scam

Danielle “Remi” Denson allegedly filed 323 fraudulent returns from 2008 to 2011.

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  • April 5, 2013
Naples investment entity buys large flex building

The price equated to $53 per square foot.

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  • April 5, 2013
Prominent investor Mallah buys Saddlebrook Village

The price equated to $44,642 per unit.

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  • April 5, 2013
Two national real estate firms buy Fort Myers Wells Fargo building

The price equated to $36 per square foot.

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