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  • May 21, 2010
Turner holds out branch to unemployed

Darrell Turner celebrated a milestone at his tree and landscaping firm earlier in May: The company's first new hires in more than two years.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2010
AGIS merges with BSG

The deal increases the Michigan-based insurance agency's Florida presence.

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  • May 20, 2010
Sandy Butler wins award

The Sandy Butler has been named an "Outstanding Retailer of 2010."

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    By
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  • May 20, 2010
Bank of Florida suitors abound

As Naples-based Bank of Florida races to raise capital, speculation is rampant about potential acquirers — in or out of receivership.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2010
Chico's posts solid profit

Net income more than doubled, but investors were still disappointed.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2010
Lile runs for Florida House

Laird A. Lile, a trust and estates attorney in Naples, has announced his candidacy.

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  • May 19, 2010
Oil spill may hurt state's credit

Decreased tax revenues could increase borrowing costs for local governments.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2010
Quality Health Plan penalized

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have sanctioned the insurer.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2010
Industry tries to build out of the recession

A nationwide survey of building materials companies shows a surprising amount of optimism.

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  • May 19, 2010
Fintech awarded top prize

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has named it Small Business of the Year.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2010
Housing Authority sells units

The St. Petersburg Housing Authority sold two properties for $6.8 million.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2010
Bank of Florida loss grows

The bank lost $48.2 million, rather than $33.1 million, in the first quarter of 2010.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2010
Tampa mayor rails for light rail

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio is speaking out about what the city needs to accomplish in order to remain competitive with metro peers nationwide.

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  • May 17, 2010
Yippy buys Clusty

Fort Myers-based Yippy purchased the Pittsburgh company for $5.5 million.

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  • May 17, 2010
Reinsurance lowers HCI income

Homeowners Choice's net income was positive, but down sharply last quarter.

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