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  • May 15, 2012
Lee hotel revenues rise

Revenues at hotels in Lee County rose 5% in March compared with 2011.

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Tech firm adds two executives

MobileBits hires a chief financial officer and a chief revenue officer.

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Build me a spec home

The real estate downturn killed speculative homebuilding, but entrepreneurial builders might return to that strategy.

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  • May 14, 2012
MagneGas replaces CEO

The “green” gas manufacturer appoints new executives to aid its growth.

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Developer zeros in on Tampa

The Altman Companies, based in Boca Raton, says it will build in Tampa in 2013.

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  • May 14, 2012
Radiation firm posts loss

Radiation Therapy Services lost $8.4 million in the first quarter.

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  • May 14, 2012
Internet firm hires prominent media relations company

IntegraClick, a Sarasota-based firm that's being sued by a former employee has hired one of the leading crisis management firms in Florida.

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  • May 11, 2012
UMG sells Louisiana terminal

United Maritime Group will sell a Louisiana terminal to Bulk Handling USA.

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Hotel revenues rise

Revenues at Collier County hotels rose nearly 9% in 2011.

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  • May 11, 2012
Visitors bureau gets new name

Sarasota tourism agency, to broaden its appeal, is now Visit Sarasota County.

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  • May 11, 2012
Franchise firm stars on TV show

Sarasota-based Clockwork Home Services was featured in an episode of the new AMC TV show “The Pitch.”

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Sign of (old) times: Multiple bids resurface

The chatter about multiple bids for home sales making a comeback — so 2004 — is a reality on the Gulf Coast.

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  • May 11, 2012
Talk to the farmer

Lipman, which bills itself as North America's largest field-tomato grower, has launched a website for consumers.

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Houghton-Wagman Partnership buys Laurel Ridge Plaza

The Houghton-Wagman family partnership purchased the 14,141-square-foot Laurel Ridge Plaza for $89 per square foot.

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  • May 11, 2012
Meadow Lakes Apartments sell for $11.65 million

Aspen Square Management Inc. purchased the Meadow Lakes Apartments for $46,230 per unit.

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