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  • September 23, 2011
Nightmare in Collier County

Score, the volunteer group of executives who help small-business owners get started, recently highlighted why Collier County is one of the worst places to do business on the Gulf Coast.

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  • September 22, 2011
Tampa firm spends $4M on pizza

Bella Petrella's bought two restaurant brands from the Vasaturo family.

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  • September 22, 2011
Love named Beall's president

The company promoted Dan Love from chief financial officer.

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  • September 22, 2011
Ker's WingHouse adds 20th spot

The restaurant chain's newest location is at 775 W. Brandon Blvd.

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  • September 22, 2011
Byrider opens Tampa dealership

J.D. Byrider's Tampa dealership is the company's seventh location in Florida.

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  • September 22, 2011
Government up to no good, analyst says

The nation's biggest banks are lined up for a lengthy a period of angst over mortgage-related lawsuits, says outspoken Lutz stock market analyst says Dick Bove.

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  • September 22, 2011
Golf executive hurls a big swing

Golfsmith CEO Marty Hanaka sees big-drive opportunity for his company, an Austin, Texas-based nationwide specialty golf gear chain.

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  • September 22, 2011
Major in real estate

Here's another sign real estate may have reached bottom: Florida Gulf Coast University's Lutgert College of Business plans to launch a real estate major in fall 2012.

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  • September 21, 2011
Real estate recovers in August

Sales and prices are up over the year for both condos and existing homes.

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  • September 21, 2011
Employers can't check credit?

New bill would prevent employers from checking a new hire's credit history.

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  • September 21, 2011
TimeWarner hires 500 in Florida

The media business plans to open a customer service center in Hillsborough.

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  • September 21, 2011
Selmon Expressway widened

A California builder won the $64 million roadway improvement contract.

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  • September 21, 2011
Tampa's Front Burner banks on burgers

Bob and Mark Johnston of Front Burner Brands Inc. painted North America with more than 140 licensed Melting Pot locations, and plan to do the same with a new brand.

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  • September 20, 2011
LandMark's Quale joins Seaside

Thomas Quale, onetime LandMark Bank CEO, has a new role with Seaside.

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  • September 20, 2011
Dais Analytic plans $15M IPO

The Odessa firm hopes to raise $15 million through an initial public offering.

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