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Seaport under new management

The 422-unit Channelside apartment complex was taken over by Bell Partners.

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County aims to help businesses

Sarasota County launches a new economic development team.

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Finemark expands to Arizona

The Fort Myers-based bank opened an office in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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40 under 40: Where are you now?

Will the past winners of the Business Review's 40 under 40 please stand up?

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Where were the bank regulators?

How culpable are Florida community bankers for loans that soured because of the real estate collapse?

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Rinehart Homes buys 28 acres of vacant land near I-75

The Bradenton homebuilder paid $2.38 million for the land.

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Arthrex breaks ground

The Naples-based manufacturer broke ground on a $25 million plant.

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Tampa EDC seeks an upgrade

The Tampa EDC has requested proposals and allocated $85,000 for a new marketing materials.

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Bank reports $1M profit

Community Bank notches its eighth consecutive profitable quarter.

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  • April 20, 2012
Get to know the Gary behind 1-800-Ask-Gary

Dr. Gary Kompothecras' first name sits on one of the largest outdoor concert venues in Tampa, but to many, the man behind the logo, and dozens of billboards, is a mystery.

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Quirky store anchors Corner

The Container Store is the first occupant of a new Westshore retail center.

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Lubners expand to Boca

The Lubner family plans to expand furniture retailer Clive Daniel Home to Boca Raton this year.

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Startup wins its first patent

Company focuses on helping women cope with menstrual cramp pains.

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Bank's issues with acquisition linger

A Sarasota attorney wins in a dispute between Bank of America and Merrill Lynch.

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Ponzi schemer dies in prison

Arthur Nadel bilked hundreds of investors out of $162 million. '¨

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