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  • October 25, 2012
First Watch expands in Atlanta

The restaurant chain has purchased two eateries to convert to First Watch restaurants.

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  • October 25, 2012
Alorica to hire 100

Customer call center operator Alorica plans to hire 100 people in Fort Myers.

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  • October 25, 2012
'30 jobs' project seeks $30K

Local nonprofit hopes to jumpstart hiring at five startup businesses.

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  • October 25, 2012
Sunny report on Florida's tax climate

Florida has something in common with Alaska, South Dakota and Wyoming, a trio of states more accustomed to a cowboy way of life than sunshine.

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  • October 24, 2012
Brew pub expands to region

Shipyard Brewing Co. plans up to 120 hires at a Clearwater location.

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  • October 24, 2012
Hotel revenues flat

Hotel revenues in Lee County flattened in August as Hurricane Isaac skirted the coast.

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  • October 24, 2012
Report shows RNC's impact

The August convention provided a spike in hotel demand and media coverage.

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  • October 24, 2012
Company's photo sets Guinness record

Who says the Gulf Coast construction industry is dead?

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  • October 23, 2012
Developers back $20M hotel

Partnership will build a Hampton Inn outside downtown Orlando.

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  • October 23, 2012
Electronics co. names CFO

IC Intracom has hired Betsy Bennett as its new chief financial officer.

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  • October 23, 2012
HMA profit falls

Naples-based hospital operator Health Management Associates reports profit fell in the third quarter.

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  • October 23, 2012
Reach for the sky, and your wallet

A big-time marketing opportunity on the Gulf Coast is up for grabs for a bold-thinking business.

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  • October 22, 2012
Lightning bolts from Channelside

The owner of the NHL team, Jeff Vinik, suspends a redevelopment project.

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  • October 22, 2012
Panel seeks new judge

The 12th Judicial Circuit seeks a replacement for Judge George Brown.

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  • October 22, 2012
Naples home prices rise

Naples single-family home prices rose 25% in September.

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