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Walter Energy CEO resigns

Keith Calder leaves the coal producer after just a few months on the job.

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SunRail gets go-ahead

The $1.2 billion-commuter rail project will be built in Central Florida.

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Masonite acquires $100M firm

The Tampa-based manufacturer bought Wis.-based Marshfield DoorSystems.

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Raymond James buys AIB CA

The St. Petersburg bank acquired Allied Irish Bank's Canadian operations.

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Unemployment bill eases employers' burden

Florida businesses can expect future savings on rising unemployment compensation taxes resulting from a comprehensive unemployment compensation reform measure.

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Patel named new CEO at HCI

Homeowners Choice Chairman Paresh Patel will assume the role of CEO.

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Startups meet in Tampa next weekend

Members of the Gulf Coast's burgeoning startup community will come together next weekend at a combination networking and idea-sharing event in Tampa.

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Hospitals battle over Gulf Coast

The Gulf Coast is at the heart of a battle between some of the state's biggest hospital operators over where a trauma center can be built.

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  • June 30, 2011
Teltronics goes bankrupt

The award-winning Sarasota company finds itself strapped for cash.

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  • June 30, 2011
McCalister runs for U.S. Senate

The Bradenton resident and business owner hopes to oust Nelson.

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  • June 30, 2011
Florida Community Bank grows

The Naples-based division of Premier American Bank adds two branches.

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Nonprofits on Gulf Coast must merge

For the second time in less than two months, a nonprofit community organization in Venice will consider how it can help a troubled sister organization to the south.

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  • June 29, 2011
Raymond James settles probes

The firm will buy back $300 million in securities, and pay a $1.75 million fine.

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Unemployment down in metros

New data show lower unemployment rates — but few net job increases.

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WCI Communities shuffles team

The Bonita Springs-based firm changes up its leadership.

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