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Clark leads Mutual of Omaha

John Clark is Mutual of Omaha Bank's new state president for Florida.

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Gartner adds 400 Ft. Myers jobs

The Stamford, Conn.-based business will receive $4.2 million in incentives.

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Inuvo still losing money

The Clearwater firm lost $5 million in 2010, mirroring its 2009 performance.

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  • March 3, 2011
Robb & Stucky's biggest losers

In bankruptcy reorganization, where secured creditors have most-favored status, the equity holders are usually wiped out.

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  • March 2, 2011
FCCI CEO to retire

G.W. Jacobs announced last week he would retire from FCCI on May 31.

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Jackson Lab pursues Sarasota

Jackson Lab picked Sarasota County for its 120,000-square-foot new facility.

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Walter names new CEO

The CEO of Western Coal will take over after its merger with Walter Energy.

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Scott swoops up Swoope

Mississippi's Gray Swoope is the new president of Enterprise Florida.

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Real estate issues will sink banks

Private-equity billionaire J. Christopher Flowers says continuing problems in U.S. real estate will force the government to shutter 200 to 300 more banks.

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  • March 1, 2011
SinoFresh going global

The Venice firm is targeting Europe and Japan to help boost its sales.

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MarineMax goes to Panama City

The Clearwater firm will take over a competitor's sales operations.

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  • March 1, 2011
Tech Data profits, Sykes loses

Tech Data, Sykes Enterprises, Odyssey Marine post updated financial results.

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Entrepreneur's call: No incentives

A brewing controversy over incentives to woo businesses into downtown Bradenton has come to an end — for now.

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  • February 28, 2011
Ceridian to hire 220 in 2011

The business services firm could receive up to $1.9 million in tax rebates.

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  • February 28, 2011
First Watch enters Jacksonville

The Bradenton-based restaurant chain will open two new locations there.

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