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First National Bank buys Colonial branch

Naples-based First National Bank of the Gulf Coast purchased a 4,139-square-foot onetime Colonial Bank branch for $1.61 million.

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TV studio in Lakewood Ranch

Officials say an unnamed production business could create 117 jobs.

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  • September 3, 2010
The Furniture Warehouse buys land for fifth store

The Furniture Warehouse purchased 1.88 acres of vacant land near the Ellenton Prime Outlets for $1 million.

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Creative Contractors Inc. builds for Neighborly Care

Clearwater-based Creative Contractors Inc. recently completed construction of a corporate headquarters for Neighborly Care Network.

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Bealls' shift in tactics yields results

The long-term strategy to bet on outlet stores over department stores has begun to pay off for Bealls.

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  • September 3, 2010
No bully pulpit for this mayor

Plant City Mayor Daniel Raulerson's term runs out in 10 months. But his daughter, Jaclyn Raulerson, just began her reign as Miss Florida.

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Not shocking: Gator faculty heavily leftist

A study found that University of Florida faculty and staff gave 83% of their political contributions to Democrat candidates during the 2008 election.

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  • September 2, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Sept. 3 - Sept. 9

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • September 2, 2010
Businesses line up for light-rail

Some of Tampa's biggest players support the proposed referendum.

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  • September 2, 2010
Scott will run with Carroll

Rick Scott named Jennifer Carroll his running mate in the race for governor.

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Burglar alarm not helpful after the fact

Jerry Marlar, an executive with a Bradenton-based accounting firm, ended an Aug. 23 luncheon panel discussion on business ethics with a jarring statement.

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  • September 1, 2010
Yankees talk with Orlando

The team's minor league affiliate might move, but spring training games will not.

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  • September 1, 2010
Global Imaging buys Macon firm

The Tampa-based Xerox subsidiary acquired Georgia Duplicating Products.

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Technology Research names CFO

Originally named as an interim appointee, Robert Woltil's role is now permanent.

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  • September 1, 2010
Impact Education acquired

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. bought the Fort Myers firm.

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