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Economic Forecast 2012 Overview

The yearning for optimism in how next year's economy will turn out is palpable. The facts, however, don't always meet the desire.

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Forecast 2012: Tampa Bay

Members of the Tampa Bay business community comment on next year's outlook.

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Forecast 2012: Sarasota-Manatee

Mark Becker, Molly Jackson, and other key business figures offer insight.

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Forecast 2012: Lee-Collier

Comments from Bert Hamilton, Gary Griffin, and other Lee-Collier entrepreneurs.

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Demographic Data

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

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  • October 21, 2011
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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  • October 20, 2011
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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  • 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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  • October 20, 2011
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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