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New data shows 62% of Florida's banks have lost money in 2010.

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Stonegate Bank buys Fort Myers-based Southwest Capital for $9.4 million.

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Tampa Bay most stressed?

Tampa Bay most stressed? How can this possibly be?!

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Wine Festival chief ends successful run

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Chico's repurchasing won't end growth

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Joseph Sorota Jr. is the newest director at Flagship Community Bank.

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Parrish loses jobs

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AVI-SPL president resigns

Stephenie Scanlon is calling it a career after 24 years with the Tampa firm.

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Fewer bargains in Fort Myers

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Two primary winners already in

Republicans Corcoran and Deutsch win in their counties when others drop out.

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Urban Trust enters Sarasota

The Lake Mary bank expanded its mortgage services earlier this month.

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Insurance firm buys First State Bank building

The Stanley Dean Insurance Agency Inc. purchased the 6,292-square-foot First State Bank building for $850,000.

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