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  • May 19, 2011
RayJay analyst gets international buzz

A banking analyst for St. Petersburg-based Raymond James Financial Inc. was highlighted in The Wall Street Journal May 10 as the top stock picker in that sector.

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  • May 19, 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 19, 2011
Leading local firms now LBO candidates?

A recent report by financial services giant UBS is causing a little heartburn among Tampa Bay corporate types following recent losses of other large local firms to mergers or relocation.

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  • May 19, 2011
In Lee-Collier, it's better in subdivisions

Housing experts continue to forecast doom and gloom, but one firm says subdivisions in Lee and Collier counties have recovered nicely.

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  • May 18, 2011
Foreclosures fade in Fort Myers

Traditional sales exceeded distressed sales in April in the Fort Myers market.

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Chico's profits but stock falls

Quarterly profits are up 30% over the year, but stock value is down 8%.

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  • May 18, 2011
Sotheby's, Saunders in Top 100

Michael Saunders & Co. ranked 60th in the nation in terms of sales volume.

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  • May 18, 2011
Singapore fund lends to ValCom

The Clearwater-based entertainment firm signed a term sheet with Solomed.

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  • May 18, 2011
WEDNESDAY'S CUP: Clearwater center stages a revival

After years in the doldrums, Clearwater's Cleveland Street business district appears to be making a comeback with the help of several new shops and a famous dolphin.

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  • May 17, 2011
Medical records firm hiring 70

St. Petersburg-based FairWarning Inc. will hire 70 workers over two years.

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  • May 17, 2011
Florida worst for unemployed

Florida named second-worst state in the nation for unemployed benefits.

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  • May 17, 2011
Community hires Mangione

Michael Mangione joins the bank as its newest chief credit officer.

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  • May 17, 2011
Conservancy raises $38.5M

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida met its five-year fundraising goal.

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  • May 17, 2011
Start a popsicle franchise for $43K

Entrepreneurs who seek a low-cost franchise opportunity can salivate: Happy & Healthy Products, known for its Fruitfull frozen bars, wants to enter the Sarasota-Bradenton marketplace.

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  • May 16, 2011
Sunovia settles lawsuit

The Sarasota-based solar tech firm will split revenues with an Illinois firm.

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