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Firm that makes lifelike bodies grows globally

SynDaver has bought British competitor Lifecast Body Simulation.

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Entrepreneur gets five years in prison for scam, owes $3M

Terrance Taylor of Bradenton was ordered to pay more than $3 million to victims.

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Education firm in high growth mode nabs new CFO

Tampa-based Vector Solutions has welcomed tech-sector vet Carla Luke to its executive team.

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  • January 18, 2018
Real estate brokerage woos hotel exec

Sean Schiefler previously worked for Wyndham Hotel Group, where he focused on site-selection for new hotel construction.

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  • January 17, 2018
Office furniture firm expands, adds staff

Interior Fusion LLC responds to high demand by opening a new location in Jacksonville.

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  • January 17, 2018
Downtown theater sells property for over $9.5M

The Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota approved a contract for purchase to sell its current property.

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  • January 17, 2018
Builder buys 24 acres for new community

Neal Communities' newest community will be Windsong in Fort Myers.

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  • January 16, 2018
Builder announces record sales in 2017

Sarasota-based Medallion Home sold 215 homes in 2017.

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  • January 16, 2018
Insurance exec elected chair of economic council

Gray Davis was vice chair of the Horizon Council last year.

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  • January 16, 2018
Area craft beer chain expands out west

World of Beer opened its first-ever location in Washington state.

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  • January 12, 2018
Foundation names new leader

Janet Ginn will be the Pines of Sarasota Foundation president.

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  • January 12, 2018
Builder appoints top exec for west Florida unit

Ron Ferguson joins Dayton-based ICI Homes after 12 years with David Weekley Homes in Tampa.

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  • January 12, 2018
Developer to build homes, give away Teslas

Hunters Point Resort and Marina will include 86 homes and 62 lodge-style properties.

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  • January 12, 2018
Execs named to board of Federal Reserve branch

Troy Taylor of Coca-Cola and William West of the Bank of Tampa will both serve a two-year term.

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