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  • July 24, 2020
Honor system: Residents return restaurateur's missing $180,000

Restaurateur Dan Bavaro's $180,000 coronavirus relief loan mistakenly went into the account of a retired lawyer, whose daughter returned the money.

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  • By Michele Stephan, Attorney with Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A.
  • July 24, 2020
Businesses Facing Coronavirus Related Insurance Claim Denials.

Businesses Facing Coronavirus Related Insurance Claim Denials.

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  • July 23, 2020
Radiation oncology center to open in early August

The opening will complete the first phase of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's comprehensive Cancer Institute.

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  • July 23, 2020
Area skin care manufacturer develops product to treat hands during COVID-19

The hand mask by Trilogy Laboratories can be used overnight or as a deep hydrating hand cream.

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  • July 23, 2020
Barbecue business opens amid pandemic, builds following

Pinecraft Barbecue, selling and renting a range of grills and smokers, has opened just in time for summer barbecues.

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  • July 23, 2020
Company creates coin to commemorate canceled cruise

John Jordan of Sarasota-based Cruise Coins designs and creates brass coins for cruise ship guests.

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  • July 23, 2020
Amazon begins cargo flight operations at area airport

Amazon on Thursday, July 23, opened its newest regional air hub at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Lakeland, Florida, with the first flight arriving from Sacramento, Calif.

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  • July 22, 2020
Construction on senior living community nears completion

The campus on University Parkway will include 72 independent living, 94 assisted living and 32 memory care apartments.

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  • July 22, 2020
Health care firm acquires cosmetic surgery practice

Dr. Stephen Prendiville's cosmetic surgery practice has been acquired by Fort Myers, Florida-based Quigley Eye Specialists.

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  • July 22, 2020
Bank extends application window for PPP funds

First Home Bank in St. Petersburg, Florida, plans to continue to process applications for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans after the loan availability period ends on Aug. 8.

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  • July 21, 2020
University names campus dean for business school

Campus dean positions were established as part of the consolidation of the three USF campuses that took effect on July 1.

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  • July 21, 2020
Homebuilder fills controller position with 30-year construction industry veteran

Harwick Homes, a Bonita Springs, Florida-based luxury custom homebuilding and remodeling company, has hired Lourdes Opperman as controller.

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  • July 21, 2020
Home repair firm consolidates regional presence with acquisition

CoolToday President Jaime DiDomenico will combine his firm's operations with Tampa-based Easy A/C.

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  • July 20, 2020
Area company launches trading card grading division

CGC Trading Cards grades trading cards on a 10-point scale similar to the one used by CGC to grade comic books and other collectibles.

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  • July 20, 2020
Law firm expands footprint in area with new office

Aloia, Roland, Lubell & Morgan PLLC, a Fort Myers law firm, has opened a new office in Cape Coral, Florida.

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