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Visitors Bureau goes against convention

The Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau took a proactive step — especially for a tourism agency — in highlighting the Gulf oil spill on its Web site.

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FishHawk Ranch ranked nationally

One home development in the Tampa Bay area has received special recognition as one of the nation's top-selling master planned communities.

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St. Pete motel owners buy Cheri-Lyn motel

St. Petersburg motel owners Robert and Anna Wodzisz purchased the bayside 24-room Cheri-Lyn motel on Treasure Island for $1.2 million.

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Lee County government buys land for stadium

Lee County purchased two parcels totaling 125 acres for $20 million.

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Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority buys land

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority purchased 1.6 acres for $795,000.

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Sarasota County Commission supports Longino Ranch purchase

Sarasota County and the Southwest Florida Water Management District have agreed to buy a 3,900-acre ranch near DeSoto County for $14.56 million.

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Senior, Alzheimer's care community opening this May in St. Petersburg

Brentwood Senior Living Community, a senior living and Alzheimer's care community at 6280 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg is scheduled to open in May.

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Maddux Business Report closes

After 26 years, the magazine will publish its final issue in June 2010.

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  • May 6, 2010
Chico's puts face on strategy

Naming Laurie Van Brunt as president of its Soma brand gives the new line identity.

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  • May 6, 2010
Voalte charges ahead, hires seven

Many experts have been calling this one a jobless recovery. But one Sarasota small business is doing its part to buck that trend.

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M&A activity expected to rise

Three out of four Florida dealmakers think merger deal volume will increase.

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  • May 5, 2010
Florida Shores Bank profiting

The only remaining community bank in Venice posted record profits last quarter.

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HSN Inc. profits soar

Increased sales, decreased spending pushed first quarter net income up 498%.

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USAmeriBank on right track

USAmeriBancorp Inc. is outperforming many of the Gulf Coast's big banks.

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  • May 5, 2010
Multiplying meows, no lawsuit changes

No less than a dozen Florida panther kittens have entered the world in recent weeks, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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