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Sandy Butler wins award

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

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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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Chico's posts solid profit

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

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Lile runs for Florida House

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

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Oil spill may hurt state's credit

Decreased tax revenues could increase borrowing costs for local governments.

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Quality Health Plan penalized

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

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Industry tries to build out of the recession

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Fintech awarded top prize

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

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Housing Authority sells units

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

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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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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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Yippy buys Clusty

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

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Reinsurance lowers HCI income

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

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Gerdau Ameristeel COO resigns

Terry Sutter is leaving his position with the company for personal reasons.

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HOK finds way to collaborate

Looking for a way to reduce travel expenses while maintaining solid contact between offices across the country and around the world?

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