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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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  • October 11, 2011
Recessionary treats a smokin' bet

Consumers have no doubt cut their spending during the recession, but research shows they are still willing to splurge on things they view as “treats” for themselves.

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  • October 10, 2011
Creative Loafing Tampa sold

The alternative weekly publisher sold its Tampa and Charlotte papers.

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  • October 10, 2011
Odyssey discovers more silver

The shipwreck discovery firm found another 600,000 ounces of silver.

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  • October 10, 2011
Park Royal prepares to hire 200

The hospital, scheduled to open in February, will need to expand its staff.

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  • October 10, 2011
Quality acquires Greensville

The Tampa trucking firm paid $8.5 million for its newest acquisition.

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  • October 10, 2011
Avantair buys another $7M jet

The Clearwater-based firm expands its fleet to include 58 aircraft.

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