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  • April 21, 2011
Sarasota EDC names Huey CEO

Tampa's Mark Huey will be the next president and CEO of the Sarasota EDC.

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  • April 21, 2011
Fine wine, finer checks

The trustees overseeing two charity wine festivals — one in Naples and another in Fort Myers — gave away more than $9 million recently.

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  • April 21, 2011
Walter Energy profits double

First quarter net income was $81.8 million, up from $41.6 million last year.

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  • April 21, 2011
Hotel to sell for $2.2 million

El Patio Hotel is the only remaining operational hotel in downtown Venice.

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  • April 21, 2011
House deregulates landlines

A bill to deregulate landline telephone services moves to the Senate.

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  • April 20, 2011
Raymond James profits up 45%

The financial firm earned $81 million in second quarter net income.

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  • April 20, 2011
March home sales up 12%

Condo sales were up as well, but median prices are down roughly 10%.

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  • April 20, 2011
Gulf Coast gains population

Hillsborough and Lee counties are among the largest gainers in population.

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  • April 20, 2011
HMA partners with Tri-Lakes

The Naples-based hospital management firm has added to its portfolio.

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  • April 20, 2011
Galati Yacht headed to Michigan

The recession forced many local companies to seek business outside Florida, but one firm took that trend to a surprising place: Michigan.

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  • April 19, 2011
Lincare nets $46 million

Profits have been steady for the Clearwater-based medical services firm.

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  • April 19, 2011
Invisa, Innovaro name CEOs

Edmund King will lead Invisa, while Asa Lanum will represent Innovaro.

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  • April 19, 2011
First National raises $148M

The Naples-based bank raised capital with a private placement.

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  • April 19, 2011
Scott names FDOT secretary

Ananth Prasad will serve as the new secretary of the $7 billion agency.

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  • April 19, 2011
Firm expands state's presence

The fallout of the housing market crash remains a boon for Envera, a Sarasota-based security technology firm.

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