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Free pitch helps sell more services

In response to the unfavorable economic climate, Westshore Processing Inc. has developed a new model to help struggling businesses and bolster its revenues simultaneously.

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No longer proximus

Collier County has the reputation of being one of the toughest places to do business on the Gulf Coast, but don't take our word for it.

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  • August 25, 2011
Survey paints ugly picture for builders

A survey conducted by an executive search firm headquartered in Sarasota shows that the ghosts of the housing crash are still haunting U.S. homebuilders.

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  • August 25, 2011
FDOT secretary speaks to the choir

Three Gulf Coast road construction projects will be part of a group of big projects advanced in the new fiscal year, according to Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad.

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  • August 24, 2011
METI bought for $130 million

CAE Healthcare is set to acquire Medical Education Technologies Inc.

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  • August 24, 2011
Basinger out at Manatee EDC

The Economic Development Council's executive director is moving on.

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  • August 24, 2011
Peltz Shoes to add Sarasota store

The shoe retailer plans to open a second site in Sarasota.

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  • August 24, 2011
OnFast expands to restaurants

The small business social media specialist is now targeting eatery clients.

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  • August 24, 2011
Ringling hits the (Hollywood) Hills

The Ringling College of Art and Design made the top 25 on Hollywood Reporter's list of the world's best film schools — the latest step toward turning Sarasota into a mini-Hollywood.

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  • August 23, 2011
Rational Energies to hire 21

A Minnesota firm will staff its new Manatee County plant with 21 workers.

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  • August 23, 2011
Liberty buys Bradenton hotel

The Tampa-based firm acquired a Holiday Inn Express in default.

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  • August 23, 2011
Southern Graphics takes over

A Tampa firm sold out to the Louisville-based graphics systems company.

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  • August 23, 2011
New burger chain headed to Gulf Coast

The competitive market for family-friendly joints on the Gulf Coast to grab a burger will have a new entry in 2012.

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  • August 22, 2011
Humana Cares adds 300 jobs

Humana's St. Petersburg operation will add 300 additional workers.

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  • August 22, 2011
El Greco

This place is super great!

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