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  • February 23, 2012
Regional economic development stuck

Don't expect the creation of a regional economic development effort in the Fort Myers-Naples area to spring up quickly.

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  • February 22, 2012
Chico's profit rises 25%

Firm's shares get a boost on profit and net sales increases.

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  • February 22, 2012
$20M firm alters strategy

Accusoft seeks new business by launching a new brand.

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  • February 22, 2012
Survival effort has new leader

Lighting firm hopes to overcome losses from unsuccessful solar power play.

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  • February 22, 2012
Local product receives 'awesome' endorsement

Würkin Stiffs, the business behind magnetic devices that connect collars to shirts, got the gift of entrepreneurial dreams just before Christmas.

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  • February 21, 2012
Charlotte air traffic rises

Punta Gorda Airport traffic continues to grow by double-digit percentages.

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  • February 21, 2012
Manufacturers elect president

Regional manufacturers association picks JRL Ventures chief to lead.

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  • February 21, 2012
Swiss firm picks Pilgrim

Pilgrim Software will handle complaints for Medela, maker of post-natal supplies.

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  • February 21, 2012
Council reveals plan to ease permitting

The Economic Competitiveness Committee, which was formed by Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, broke up on Valentine's Day.

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  • February 20, 2012
Treasure to return to Spain

Odyssey will return $500 million worth of coins from a Spanish shipwreck.

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  • February 20, 2012
Naples market has mixed results

January data shows home prices up but sales were down in Naples.

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  • February 20, 2012
New sanctions for Ponzi felon

Ponzi schemer James Risher recently received new limitations from the SEC.

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  • February 20, 2012
USF partners with Lightning

The university will launch a new M.B.A. centered on sports business.

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  • February 20, 2012
Franchise seeks to break out of its shell

Slowly but surely, the Greene Turtle will make its way to the Gulf Coast.

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  • February 17, 2012
Clearwater investor group buys TalaVera land

An investment group led by Fred and John Thomas, Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa's founder, purchased 0.98 acres of land approved for TalaVera at Island Estates for $1.25 million.

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