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'Chain gang' helps rejuvenate a region

The chain-based retail sector in mid-Sarasota County, left for dead in the recession, is showing some life.

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Ft. Myers foreclosures subside

While foreclosures increase statewide, Fort Myers-Cape Coral improves.

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  • December 8, 2011
Morsanis donate $20M to USF

The University of South Florida will rename its medical school to honor them.

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Sarasota firm leaves for L.A.

Having acquired L.A.-based Pringo, MobileBits is moving its headquarters.

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  • December 8, 2011
Odyssey Marine chairman dies

David Bederman, 50, was an expert on maritime law, and chairman since 2010.

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  • December 7, 2011
Vengroff sells unit to $8B firm

A French firm makes a big bet to up its partnership with local business.

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Attorneys loosen budget constraints

A sign the recession could be on the mend: Corporate law departments have begun to ease up on cost cutting, according to a survey from management consulting firm Altman Weil.

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Florida bond debt drops $500M

The reduction is the state's first bond debt decrease in at least 20 years.

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Ponzi schemer gets 19 years

James Risher must forfeit two Lexus vehicles, a Smart Car, and a painting.

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  • December 7, 2011
Florida needs 50,000 nurses

The Florida Hospital Association says health care work force shortages persist.

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CallMiner adds marketing officer

Bob Sullebarger joins the Fort Myers company's executive leadership team.

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  • December 6, 2011
Sarasota home prices fall 4.9%

Tampa Bay prices fall even further, while Fort Myers prices increase.

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  • December 6, 2011
Lee & Associates hits Florida

Its Fort Myers office is the California firm's 45th location across the U.S.

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Another builder targets Tampa

Ryan Homes starts selling Tampa homes, its first foray into that market.

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NeoGenomics projects growth

The Fort Myers firm revised its Q4 revenue projection upward, to $12.25M.

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