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  • April 22, 2010
Another tin-ear Sarasota decision?

The city of Sarasota's reputation in some circles as being hostile to business interests has been earned through years of frustrating, head-scratching decisions.

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  • April 22, 2010
Business groups pan Crist school bill veto

Republican leaders in the Legislature aren't the only unhappy campers following Gov. Charlie Crist's recent veto of Senate Bill 6, the teacher merit pay bill.

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  • April 22, 2010
Understanding economic growth

Economic development is a favorite topic of Coffee Talk but it still may not be all that exciting to the masses, even in a struggling economy.

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  • April 22, 2010
Community foundation gets national recognition

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice, a 15-year-old organization with only 18 employees, is playing with the big boys.

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  • April 21, 2010
Insurance bill likely dead

The insurance rate-focused bill would likely have been vetoed.

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  • April 21, 2010
Forbes: Tampa in trouble

The Tampa Bay area ranks 2nd on Forbes' list of U.S. cities in free fall.

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  • April 21, 2010
Gov. Crist loses another

Rep. Tom Grady, R-Naples, withdraws his support of the governor's Senate bid.

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  • April 20, 2010
What is your favorite place to meet?

What is your favorite place to meet?

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  • April 20, 2010
RLJ Development buys hotel

The Embassy Suites Downtown Tampa has sold for $77 million.

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Lincare revenue up, costs steady

Revenue in the first quarter of 2010 increased 10.3% year-over-year.

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  • April 20, 2010
Walter Investment buys loans

The former Walter Energy asset makes an $11 million purchase.

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  • April 19, 2010
Cinnabar director resigns

Linda Starr has resigned from her position with the Fort Myers-based firm.

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  • April 19, 2010
Mr. Shower Door wins award

The Naples firm has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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  • April 19, 2010
Biovest restructures $30 million

The Tampa-based pharmaceutical firm has settled with its largest creditor.

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Funding bait and (rail) switch

A good chunk of operating funding for central Florida's $1.2 billion commuter rail project, SunRail, will likely come from the region's state road budget.

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