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Tampa Tribune video yanked

The ubiquitous cell phone is perfect for surreptitiously making videos of private gatherings, as Mitt Romney found out recently.

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  • October 12, 2012
What recovery? Positive economic vibes hard to find

Nearly one out of two small business owners, 48%, say they are worse off now than they were in 2007.

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  • October 11, 2012
Dr. Gary buys $1.15M building

1-800-ASK-GARY founder buys a 15,000-square-foot building in downtown Sarasota.

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  • October 11, 2012
Bow-wow: Dogs nudge economy

Growth in high-end pet care could signal an economic recovery.

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  • October 11, 2012
Golden State bonks another business loose

The exodus of California businesses continues to make news.

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  • October 11, 2012
Collier Bar elects president

The Collier County Bar Association elected Jeanne Seewald president.

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  • October 11, 2012
Foreclosures: fewer, but bigger

Lee County has been one of Florida's foreclosure hot spots, but the number of foreclosures has fallen substantially so far this year.

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  • October 10, 2012
MetJet starts Green Bay link

MetJet inaugurates air service from Fort Myers to Green Bay, Wis.

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  • October 10, 2012
Realtor opens Panama passage

Carla Rayman will be a connection for Panamanians interested in U.S. real estate

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  • October 10, 2012
Burger 21 eyes North Carolina

The Tampa-based franchise is targeting Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham, N.C.

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  • October 10, 2012
Builders continue to worry about labor

If the housing industry continues on the current recovery track, it might become more difficult to find labor, and that could drive up costs.

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  • October 9, 2012
Tampa manufacturer sold

A Kansas company has purchased Tampa-based MaxxAir Vent Corp.

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  • October 9, 2012
Carrera inks deal

Carrera Sports signs a deal to distribute baseball bats and balls in Venezuela.

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  • October 9, 2012
Health IT firm hauls in $6M

Voalte, a health care communications company, plans 100 hires over 18 months.

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  • October 9, 2012
Presidential impact on small businesses up for debate

Despite the tsunami of heat President Barack Obama took for his “You didn't build that” comment, the business community, at least in one new survey, stands behind him.

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