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International Plaza fills in the Gap(s)

Coming up on its 10th anniversary, Tampa's International Plaza mall has found a way to backfill a few vacancies that have cropped up since the start of the year.

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Forum offers help to job-hunting techies

Technology workers are probably well versed on ways to look for jobs online, but a local group is offering what could be a more streamlined resource.

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Former Cape mayor joins Wright Construction

Jim Burch, the former mayor of Cape Coral, recently joined the Fort Myers-based Wright Construction Group as vice president of business development.

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Cattlemen claim a better weigh

A pair of father-and-son ranchers say they have a better method of weighing cattle that avoids the stress of forcing animals onto a scale.

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  • March 3, 2011
Employers unsure about growth

Florida businesses are concerned about growth potential next quarter.

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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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  • March 2, 2011
Jackson Lab pursues Sarasota

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

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  • March 2, 2011
Walter names new CEO

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

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  • March 2, 2011
Scott swoops up Swoope

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

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  • March 2, 2011
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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