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  • July 11, 2012
Manatee paint firm plans 28 hires

Bioni USA, based in Bradenton, will also expand its facility.

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  • July 11, 2012
Tech Data buys out partner

Firm acquires 50% stake in European joint venture for $156M.

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  • July 11, 2012
Deli chain orders Tampa growth

McAlister's Deli will open 10 more stores in the region over the next few years.

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  • July 11, 2012
Survey says: Domestic and European economies prove problematic

SurePayroll, an online payroll service for small businesses, might want to consider renaming its “optimism survey” to something a little less...optimistic.

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  • July 10, 2012
The Container Store bags Tampa

Prominent home storage goods chain to open its first Gulf Coast store in 2013.

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  • July 10, 2012
Health facility accredited

Lee Mental Health receives three-year reaccreditation.

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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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