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  • February 25, 2011
Borders bankruptcy isn't good for indies

You might think the widespread store closings resulting from Borders' recent bankruptcy would be good news for independent booksellers. But you'd be wrong.

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Gulf Coast Week: Feb. 25

Regional business news at a glance.

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Corporate Report: Feb. 25

The latest news from Technology Research Corp., TECO Coal, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • February 25, 2011
Turn on the light and cheers

Fort Myers was the winter home of Thomas Edison, so it's fitting to raise a toast to the inventor with a brew bearing his name.

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  • February 25, 2011
Stronger team may not help state GOP

Republicans put themselves in “ ... a stronger position for elections in the future,” says former U.S. Rep. Dan Miller, a Bradenton Republican.

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  • February 25, 2011
Local plumber takes ethics award

The Sarasota Business Ethics Alliance recently presented its first-ever Business Ethics Award to Sarasota-based Aqua Plumbing & Air.

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  • February 25, 2011
'Titans' share advice with Tampa Bay techies

Most folks in the Tampa Bay area would be happy just to get a few quick minutes of advice from a local business leader.

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  • February 25, 2011
Will TRC CEO's ouster open way for takeover?

The only thing clear lately at Clearwater-based Technology Research Corp. is that Owen Farren is no longer its chairman, president and CEO.

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  • February 24, 2011
Retailers push for tax holiday

A study shows last year's tax holiday generated $7 million more in taxes.

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  • February 24, 2011
Foreclosure outlook grim

A backlog and poor market could send foreclosures soaring.

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  • February 24, 2011
Tropicana builds new facility

The juice company will build a 36,000-square-foot factory in Manatee County.

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  • February 24, 2011
Superior Uniform profits double

The Seminole-based apparel manufacturer netted $3.8 million in 2010.

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  • February 24, 2011
Masonite, Malio's reuniting downtown

Masonite International Corp., a Tampa-based door manufacturer, shares a bit of history with Malio's, the city's iconic steakhouse.

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  • February 23, 2011
January real estate sales up

Sales volumes continue to increase, but properties are selling for less money.

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  • February 23, 2011
Checkers set to expand in 2011

The Tampa-based burger chain will soon add 12 new restaurant locations.

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