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  • May 27, 2010
Buchanan proposes permit freeze

The Gulf Coast Congressman proposes a temporary freeze of offshore drilling.

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  • May 27, 2010
Connerton back on track

The new owners of the ambitious master-planned community in Pasco County look to finish what was started.

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  • May 27, 2010
Gulf Coast has TaxWatch turkeys

Gulf Coast communities' projects didn't escape the eye of Florida TaxWatch when the government watchdog group issued its annual “Turkey List” this month.

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  • May 26, 2010
Nelson, business 'hero,' testifies

Michelle Nelson explained to Congress how her business has acted like a bank.

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  • May 26, 2010
Horizon faces insolvency

The bank needs capital, but the bank's president expects to succeed.

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  • May 26, 2010
Crist sued by '80s rock band

While the rapidly dwindling odds of his winning Florida's vacant U.S. Senate seat are injuring Gov. Charlie Crist's political career, David Byrne has decided to add an insult of his own.

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  • May 25, 2010
Super Bowl: Try again next year

With the NFL's decision, Tampa Bay will now do what the Buccaneers normally do: Get ready for next season.

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  • May 25, 2010
Osprey exports shoot up

Osprey Biotechnics is shipping larger quantities of its products to Europe.

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  • May 25, 2010
'Save Our Homes' upheld

The law which limits tax hikes on Florida's year-round residents remains intact.

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  • May 25, 2010
Commercial property takes valuation hit

Lee County Property Appraiser Ken Wilkinson says commercial-property valuations will take another double-digit percentage fall this year.

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  • May 25, 2010
Crist bounce over, Rubio retakes lead

Results of a recent Rasmussen poll give the former Florida House Speaker a 39% to 31% advantage over Crist.

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  • May 25, 2010
Workers' comp rates continue dropping

The National Council for Compensation Insurance (NCCI) filed for a mid-term rate decrease of 4.2% for many Florida employers.

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  • May 25, 2010
Tampa takes another whack at sculpture

Tampa's track record of modern metal sculpture has been more a source of amusement than civic pride.

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  • May 25, 2010
Airline merger could boost airport

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport officials are hopeful the latest merger between legacy airlines will bring good news to many travelers.

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  • May 25, 2010
What inflation? But watch gas prices

One silver lining to the housing downturn is that it's keeping inflation in check in South Florida.

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