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  • October 14, 2011
Condo sales drive Naples gains

Third quarter condo sales increased 7.3% over the year, NABOR says.

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  • October 14, 2011
Florida Shores to grow by $90M

Capital from the U.S. Treasury's new small business fund will help it expand.

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  • October 14, 2011
Swamp Man

Scott Qurollo has been driving airboats and hunting gators for 10 years. About the practice, the longtime hunter says, “It's not like any other kind of hunting. It's much more primal.”

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The Veranda: Old Florida Charm

The Veranda, inside two turn-of-the-century homes, fits right into its Old Florida surroundings in downtown Fort Myers.

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  • October 14, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Oct. 14

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • October 14, 2011
Sarasota tourism in the headlights

Forest equipment and agriculture tractor firm John Deere has dealt the Sarasota-Bradenton tourism industry a big blow.

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  • October 14, 2011
Geml's perspective

It's always beneficial to talk to industry veterans because they've seen so many ups and downs.

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  • October 14, 2011
Foreclosure crown losing its shine

Is the Fort Myers-Cape Coral area losing its crown as the foreclosure capital of the state?

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  • October 13, 2011
Progressive hires 130 in Tampa

The insurance firm plans additional hiring after adding 110 in June.

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  • October 13, 2011
North Port distressed sales down

The market saw a 58% over-the-year decrease in distressed sales.

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  • October 13, 2011
Scott: Reduce corporate taxes

Gov. Scott seeks to double the state's corporate income tax exemption.

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  • October 13, 2011
Imaging group buys Calif. firm

Accusoft Pegasus, a Tampa-based company, acquired Adeptol.

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  • October 13, 2011
Do you have Tampa Bay spirit?

The Tampa Bay Partnership seeks people with Tampa Bay pride. The partnership, a regional economic development organization, launched Together, Tampa Bay Shines Oct. 4.

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  • October 12, 2011
Community counters debit fees

Community Bank will pay checking customers $5, rather than charge them.

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  • October 12, 2011
Sarasota EDC elects leaders

David Sessions of Willis A. Smith Construction is the new chairman.

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