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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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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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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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Scott: Reduce corporate taxes

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

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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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  • October 12, 2011
Allen Systems buys RiverGlass

The deal nets ASG an Illinois firm that spent $20 million on R&D.

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  • October 12, 2011
Ironstone is now First Citizens

The bank merged with another of it's parent company's subsidiaries.

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  • October 12, 2011
Tampa Bay Bucs honor Naples CEO

Arthur Allen, the president and CEO of his company, Allen Systems Group in Naples, is well known for his enthusiasm for tennis.

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  • October 11, 2011
Scott: Jobs key to recovery

The Florida governor hopes to see jobs created in hospitality and agriculture.

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  • October 11, 2011
Norris opens Naples showroom

The company has opened three showrooms in the past 18 months.

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  • October 11, 2011
Foreclosures down in Ft. Myers

While the statewide foreclosure picture worsens, one region improves.

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