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Swiss ship line picks Tampa

Importers and exporters could benefit from the increased shipping capacity.

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THURSDAY'S CUP: Capital gains threat drives commercial sales boom

Commercial brokers couldn't get much rest this holiday season and, compared with the prior lackluster activity since the real estate market decline, most are grateful for it.

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  • January 9, 2013
Enterprise zone created

Charlotte County wins approval to create an enterprise zone.

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  • January 9, 2013
Institute may aid Bay startups

The Founder Institute has trained hundreds of tech entrepreneurs.

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  • January 9, 2013
County to top boss: Don't leave

Manatee County commissioners want Ed Hunzeker to delay retirement.

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  • January 9, 2013
Hospital looks to future with new partnership

January marks the beginning of a big shift in back-office operations at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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  • January 8, 2013
Industry veteran joins BCB

Residential homebuilding veteran Jamie Pirrello joins Naples-based BCB Homes.

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  • January 8, 2013
St. Louis firm acquires ONICON

Clearwater company helps make HVAC systems more efficient.

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  • January 8, 2013
Jobs group brings in $165K

CareerEdge, which matches skilled workers with companies, is growing.

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  • January 8, 2013
Hoteliers continue discounts

Hotel occupancies in Lee County continue to rise, but hoteliers are still aggressive with the rates that drive heads in beds.

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  • January 7, 2013
Fund names president

Private Equity Group names Donald Schrotenboer president.

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  • January 7, 2013
Newspaper debuts in St. Pete

Tribune edition is only one of changes planned by Tampa Media Group.

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  • January 7, 2013
Firms seek $240K in subsidies

Code names Project Berry and Project Sky are up for debate in Sarasota County.

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  • January 7, 2013
Real estate agent closes 2012 in a blur

Looming tax changes for 2013 meant many Gulf Coast real estate dealmakers had super-busy Decembers.

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  • January 4, 2013
Manatee seeks $68M for spill

Manatee County is one of several from five Gulf Coast states to apply for funds.

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