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  • April 19, 2010
Bank of Florida offering stock

UPDATE: The Naples bank officially began its stock offering today.

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  • April 17, 2010
Four Gulf Coast companies make Fortune 500 list

The group is led by Tech Data, with more than $22 billion in 2009 revenue.

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  • April 16, 2010
Florida unemployment at 12.3%

It's the state's highest rate on record, since data was first recorded in 1970.

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  • April 16, 2010
Florida foreclosures spike

Statewide foreclosure activity was up 29% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2010.

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  • April 16, 2010
Top Deals: Apartments Sold

The latest Gulf Coast real estate deals, updated daily with new transactions.

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  • April 16, 2010
Business investment decreases

This week's economic snapshot suggests business spending may soon stabilize.

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  • April 16, 2010
St. Pete CFOs elected to board

The Florida Institute of Chief Financial Officers adds two St. Pete CFOs to board.

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  • April 16, 2010
McCollum unveils jobs plan

The gubernatorial hopeful enlists the aide of Steve Forbes to help craft his plan.

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  • April 16, 2010
Might Rays accept rivals as new allies?

The Tampa Bay Rays may have an unexpected supporter in their efforts to convince local leaders that they need a new place to play ball.

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  • April 15, 2010
Diversity issue in PSC appointments

Former Bradenton Herald editor David Klement came under tough questioning following his response to a question about the lack of diversity in the Public Service Commission.

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  • April 15, 2010
Group shines a light on ethical behavior

A banker, a college professor, a lawyer and a CEO recently got together in a Sarasota hotel ballroom.The topic: Business ethics.

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  • April 15, 2010
Tax increase in Lee County?

Could an increase in the property tax rate in Lee County be on the horizon?

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  • April 15, 2010
Mosaic hopes new HQ attracts workers

The Mosaic Co. had plenty of reasons to build its $20-million state headquarters in southeastern Hillsborough County.

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  • April 15, 2010
First Street Village land for sale...maybe

One of the most high-profile development sites in downtown Fort Myers is for sale.Maybe.

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  • April 15, 2010
Real estate industry still faces tough times

Seems like a week can't go by without a commercial real estate survey that is comprised of some good news with a lot of bad news caveats sprinkled about.

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