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  • October 20, 2011
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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  • October 19, 2011
Akerman expands to Naples

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

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NeoGenomics brings in $11.3M

The Fort Myers genetics firm saw a 30% over-the-year increase in business.

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  • October 19, 2011
Sarasota YPG elects leaders

Frank Maggio will chair the Sarasota Young Professionals Group in 2012.

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  • October 18, 2011
Tech CEO puts positive spin on biking

Bicycle riders in Lee County want to drivers to know they have the same rights to the road as cars do.

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  • October 18, 2011
Port Manatee's Berth 12 opens

The opening significantly expands Port Manatee's business potential.

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Island Estates sold for $8M

Publix bought the 50,046-square-foot shopping center near Tampa.

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Florida banks under enforcement

Many Florida banks remain under the close watch of federal regulators.

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