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Fischer power

If you ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles, you probably know Scott Fischer.

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Sweetbay closures present new challenges

The grocery industry is abuzz with the announcement made by Sweetbay, that it will shutter 33 underperforming Florida stores by the middle of February.

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Real Estate Angel

Raymond Sandelli says commercial real estate will follow the residential growth if the economy continues to recover.

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  • January 24, 2013
New stores brighten Tampa retail real estate

CBRE report shows strong submarkets in southwest Hillsborough, east Pasco.

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  • January 24, 2013
Naples chamber chief to retire

Mike Reagen plans to retire as president and CEO of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce.

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  • January 24, 2013
Cash flow at sod business leads to sale

Dieter's Sod, in business for nearly 20 years, sells 75% of its ownership shares.

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  • January 24, 2013
USF professor named 'most prolific'

A business professor at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg hasn't let his teaching load stand in the way of scholarly publication.

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  • January 23, 2013
Sarasota EDC seeks a new home

The lease for the organization's current office expires in less than six months.

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  • January 23, 2013
Gulf Coast mayors to discuss real estate trends

The panel is part of ULI's Jan. 31 conference in St. Petersburg.

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  • January 23, 2013
Fort Myers airport passenger traffic rises

Passenger traffic at the Fort Myers airport rose in December but remains down for the year.

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  • January 23, 2013
Alico stock a top performer

Who says agriculture is boring?

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  • January 22, 2013
Business Hall of Fame names Markham, Simpson

Junior Achievement names Gail Markham and Bob Simpson to the Lee County Business Hall of Fame.

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  • January 22, 2013
New Tampa acreage sold

Standard Pacific Homes plans to build more than 1,000 residences in the area.

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  • January 22, 2013
Wireless technology firm answers $5 million call

xG Technology will use funds for working capital and product development.

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  • January 22, 2013
Small business marred with hesitation

The presidential election was more than two months ago, but the uncertainty for small business owners hasn't receded.

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