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  • October 15, 2009
Get the money before it's gone

Sarasota-based FCCI, which provides property and casualty insurance to businesses, is known around the region as a top company for which to work.

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  • October 13, 2009
Calendar: The girls of PostcardMania

Sexy calendars of employees is nothing new — just look at the Hooters business model — but the latest calendar announcement comes from an unexpected source, and that's the point.

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  • October 12, 2009
Perico development lands a second life

A failed condo project in northwest Manatee County has a chance at a new life now that it has new owners.

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  • October 12, 2009
We're not as bad as California

If you feel cheated by the economic downturn, be thankful you don't live and work in California.

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  • October 6, 2009
Oceanside Apartments bought by non-profit

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  • October 6, 2009
Collier buys Bayshore Gateway property

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  • October 5, 2009
Grubb & Ellis enters tax-appraisal fight

For underwater commercial property owners, Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida's new business service could mean more money stays in the company.

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  • October 2, 2009
Florida's business rep takes another hit

Here's another news bulletin Gov. Charlie Crist probably won't turn into a Crist for U.S. Senate press release: Florida dropped 10 spots on Forbes magazine's “Best States for Business” list.

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  • October 2, 2009
Company wins more validation

In their ongoing battle for industry validation, the executives at Sarasota-based XG Technology have a new weapon for their arsenal.

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  • October 1, 2009
Next Up

A coveted Gulf Coast waterfront property has stymied past developers. The latest group to give it a shot hopes they have the answers — and the timing.

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  • September 28, 2009
Florida bucks trend in home sales

While most major news outlets have been reporting a 2.7% decline in existing home sales nationwide, the state of Florida is instead enjoying sales growth.

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  • September 28, 2009
Serious Skin Care product on HSN

Expect to see more things from Serious Skin Care on St. Petersburg-based media retailer HSN.

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  • September 25, 2009
Veterinary Group buys Sarasota Animal Hospital

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  • September 24, 2009
Planning panel has perfect timing

Sometimes an industry panel discussion is perfectly timed with the news of the day.

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  • September 24, 2009
Multiplex Makeover

Cookie-cutter multiplex movie theaters promise long lines, rowdy teenagers and unappetizing junk food. Venezuela-based Silverspot Cinema is launching its first U.S. venture in Naples that promises to change that business model.

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