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  • May 12, 2011
Likes bikes, so he bought out dealer

Most motorcycle enthusiasts are content with one or two bikes. Aaron Sprague likes them enough that he purchased an entire dealership.

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  • May 12, 2011
Sarasota hits its valentine stride

Sarasota earned some love from New York, at least when it comes to film festivals.

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  • May 12, 2011
University loses a top administrator

Florida Gulf Coast University seems to be fertile recruiting grounds for academia.

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  • May 12, 2011
Ex-Beef's president returns with gyros

It wasn't likely that Nick Vojnovic would stay out of the restaurant business very long after leaving Tampa-based Beef 'O' Brady's sports pubs nearly a year ago.

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  • May 11, 2011
Scott appoints five to water board

Dan DeLisi is one of the five South Florida WMD board appointees.

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Citrus prices help Alico profit

Quarterly profits nearly doubled for the La Belle-based firm, to $2.7 million.

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  • May 11, 2011
Transportation group seeks veto

A total of $150 million swept from a state trust fund is at issue.

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Bank merger gets FDIC approval

Community Bank & Co. may now acquire First Community Bank of America.

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Raymond James, home lender?

The financial advisory firm will expand its business to include home loans.

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  • May 11, 2011
Taking on interns? Know labor rules

As summer approaches, intern season begins. Fisher & Phillips advises firms with internships to take these steps to avoid violating any federal rules

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  • May 10, 2011
Sales up, prices down in Q1

Sales of existing single-family homes increased 13% across Florida.

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Sarasota firm worth nearly $1B

Sun Hydraulics' latest earnings helped its stock reach a new 52-week high.

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  • May 10, 2011
Tampa home prices down 15%

Home prices fell over the year once again throughout the Gulf Coast region.

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Marazzi exits luxury car arena

Marazzi Nissan owner sells his stake in Audi Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers.

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  • May 10, 2011
Economic downturn weighs on local Ys

Two Gulf Coast YMCAs will merge together in a deal that highlights the precarious future of nonprofit fitness and community centers.

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