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  • July 10, 2012
Nonstop Nashville

Southwest launches winter nonstop flight to Nashville.

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  • July 10, 2012
Clash over impact fees continues

Local entrepreneur Michael Evanoff lost his first battle against Sarasota County in a skirmish over impact fees — though he refuses to concede defeat.

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  • July 9, 2012
Pols debate $200K in subsidies

Sarasota County officials to consider incentive proposals for two businesses.

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  • July 9, 2012
Algenol names science chief

Algenol names a renewable-fuels expert as its chief scientific officer.

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  • July 9, 2012
Fitness center acquired

Local investors acquire Naples fitness center.

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  • July 9, 2012
Aviation firm plans 26 hires

Radiant Power, in Manatee County, will also expand its manufacturing facility.

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  • July 9, 2012
Floor entrepreneur sees brighter days

Bud Hurter, who was forced to shrink his carpet and flooring business in Bradenton by more than 50% in the recession, has begun to see a peep of recovery.

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  • July 6, 2012
Truck firm names new senior VP

John Wilson takes over lead attorney duties for Quality Distribution.

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  • July 6, 2012
New president for association

Joe Adamaitis is the new head of the Gulf Coast Mortgage Bankers Association.

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  • July 6, 2012
Four-term legislator dies

Jim Tillman, who represented Sarasota, focused on criminal justice issues.

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  • July 6, 2012
86 Forest Glen lots sell for $2.15 million

The price equated to $25,048 per lot.

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  • July 6, 2012
Avesta Homes LLC buys distressed Woodlawn Park

Woodland Park sold for $2.77 million.

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  • July 6, 2012
Former Sater Group building sells for $1.4 million

The price equated to $127 per square foot.

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  • July 6, 2012
Phone firm seeks more lines

Florida, and the Gulf Coast, is a major growth target for Cellular Sales, the largest independent Verizon Wireless dealer in the nation.

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  • July 5, 2012
Realty firm swells

Agent Trust, with offices in Tampa, Miami and Orlando, is now in Manatee County.

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