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  • October 21, 2011
Demographic Data

The numbers on GDP, population, housing and more along Florida's Gulf Coast.

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Job Growth Projections

The Agency for Workforce Innovation estimates future job growth in Florida.

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  • October 20, 2011
Raymond James breaks records

The financial firm earned $278.4 million in profits in its 2011 fiscal year.

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Gov. Scott tries again on rules

Another executive order aims to reduce regulatory rulemaking activity.

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Fla. has 16 mo. distressed supply

Florida's distressed property inventory is the third largest in the U.S.

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  • October 20, 2011
Antonucci is Lee Memorial COO

Dr. Lawrence Antonucci will now take on John Wiest's responsibilities.

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Resort restoration attracts big names

The resurrection of the famed Colony Beach & Tennis Resort on Longboat Key might get a boost from some bona fide star power.

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Executives see few rays of sun

Florida small business owners are a grouchy and grumpy bunch.

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  • October 20, 2011
Firm cashes in on credit crunch

Scarce lending to small businesses has spurred action from the federal government. But, Chris Kille, president of Commersense, says that he has the answer.

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  • October 20, 2011
Get a little help from some friends

A Sarasota-Bradenton group of business experts wants to donate its services.

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  • October 20, 2011
Wag more, bark less

Anyone who owns a pet knows how expensive caring for one can be on the family budget.

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  • October 20, 2011
Cut 'til you drop

Landing in the Guinness Book of World Records always gets people talking.

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  • October 19, 2011
Sarasota changes its mind on new firms

The city of Sarasota has wheeled out the proverbial wagon to welcome new businesses to town.

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  • October 19, 2011
Whole Foods hits Carrollwood

The grocer will move into a former JCPenney Credit Processing building.

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Akerman expands to Naples

One of the nation's largest law firms opens a new Gulf Coast office.

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