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  • July 20, 2012
Research firm hauls in $2M

Dais Analytic, with a focus on nanotechnology, is creating new product lines.

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  • July 20, 2012
Sushi chain digests local investment

Retired Sarasota executive John Cranor, onetime president and CEO of both KFC and Long John Silver's, continues to put his restaurant knowledge to good use.

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  • July 20, 2012
Sunshine still sells, at least in the Sunshine State

Florida economic development officials should play up the state's strengths — especially the sunshine — when it comes to wooing businesses.

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  • July 20, 2012
Sons of DRI

In the recent history of Florida land regulations, few initials were as dreaded as “DRI.”

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  • July 19, 2012
Sarasota housing starts up

Construction on new homes has increased 30.2% in the second quarter.

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  • July 19, 2012
HMA names general counsel

Health Management Associates names Steven Clifton general counsel.

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  • July 19, 2012
Authorities allege $700K scam

The U.S. Attorney's office continues to battle fraudulent tax refund schemes.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2012
Florida fares poorly in business and careers survey

A recent story in Forbes magazine on the best places for business and careers nationwide could be a jolt for economic development officials across Florida.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Odyssey strikes silver

The exploration firm has recovered about $37.8 million in silver from a shipwreck.

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  • July 18, 2012
Bank surpasses $2M profit

Fast-growth C1 Bank nears 200 employees and $1 billion in assets.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Spirit adds nonstops

Spirit Airlines plans to double its service from Fort Myers in November.

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  • July 18, 2012
Charlotte's power broker remains busy

Bruce Laishley is a one-man economic development machine and was instrumental in recruiting a food distribution company to Charlotte County.

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  • July 17, 2012
TGH takes top Florida ranking

Tampa General has nine specialities ranked in U.S. News & World Report's top 50.

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  • July 17, 2012
Home prices rise, sales fall

Fort Myers existing-home prices rise 25% in June compared with June 2011.

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  • July 17, 2012
Housing supply still falling

Inventory in the Sarasota-Manatee region decreased more than 20% last month.

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