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  • November 19, 2010
Gettel starts work on Toyota Scion of Lakewood

Sarasota-based Gettel Automotive Co. started construction for a Toyota dealership in east Manatee County.

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  • November 19, 2010
New Horizons, Qoncert buy in Laurel center

Two Tampa technology-focused businesses purchased 56,000 square feet of commercial condo space in the Laurel Street Commerce Center, plus two acres, for $1.54 million.

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  • November 19, 2010
Two Tampa investors buy Whaley's Shopping Center

Tampa real estate investors Rufus Williams IV and Gregory Williams purchased the 20,539-square-foot Whaley's Shopping Center for $5.3 million.

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  • November 19, 2010
NRT promotes Rossi to head southeast region

The parent company for Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Florida, appointed Kate Rossi executive vice president for NRT's Southeast Region.

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  • November 19, 2010
Oct. unemployment is 11.9%

More than 1 million Floridians were without jobs at the end of last month.

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  • November 19, 2010
Boys and girls and their toys

Real-life tourism experiences that are the rage in Florida are about to face some competition.

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  • November 19, 2010
Alorica plans to add 250 jobs

The Fort Myers-based company received grant money from the county.

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  • November 19, 2010
Odato Marketing triples space

The Sarasota firm will use the new space to add video editing capabilities.

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  • November 19, 2010
EPA water rules may prove costly

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved final rules designed to cut water pollution causing algae blooms.

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  • November 19, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Nov. 19 - Nov. 25

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • November 19, 2010
Raymond James could return to acquisition mode

Raymond James Financial Inc. could return to acquisition mode as post-recession valuations level off.

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  • November 19, 2010
TIB stock split, but in reverse

When TIB Financial Corp. sold to a group of former Bank of America executives recently, the Naples-based parent of TIB Bank did so by issuing millions of new shares.

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  • November 18, 2010
Corporate Report: Nov. 19 - Nov. 25

The latest news from Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp P.A., WFLA-TV, and more.

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  • November 18, 2010
Pasco gives Trinity reprieve

Commissioners granted an extension to the developer of Trinity Town Center.

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  • November 18, 2010
Lee County considers incentives

The county may provide $5 million to incentivize a biotech firm's relocation.

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