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  • June 28, 2017
Hospital chosen for global clinical trial

Blake Medical Center was chosen for a beating heart, mitral valve repair trial.

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  • June 28, 2017
Retailer expands in market with new store

Naples Soap Co. will open a store in St. Petersburg in mid-July.

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  • June 27, 2017
County gets more tourists, but occupancy rate slips

Collier County officials say the county's summer vacation business should stay in the positive range.

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  • June 27, 2017
Developer plans Starbucks for underserved area

Benderson Development is seeking approval for a Starbucks on Sarasota's North Trail.

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  • June 27, 2017
Limo service introduced for all Florida airports

OneWayLimo's online booking system works with limo companies to fill vehicles.

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  • June 27, 2017
Chamber launches minority business program

Program is part the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce's 10-year vision plan.

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  • June 26, 2017
Airport announces record month

In May, 629,321 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport.

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  • June 26, 2017
Real estate group selects CEO

Jeffrey Arakelian will serve as CEO of the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee.

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  • June 26, 2017
Marketing firm names new president

Revenue at Kobie Marketing is up 161% over the past three years.

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  • June 23, 2017
Hospital acquires industrial building for $11.8M

Moffitt Cancer Center purchased the former home of an electronics manufacturer.

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  • June 23, 2017
Finance director named foundation president

Helena Dabrowski is president of the Uncommon Friends Foundation.

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  • June 23, 2017
Report: Banks lack diversity

One-third of respondents report that their bank has no women serving on the board.

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  • June 23, 2017
Executive Profile - David Stevens

Principal, Investment Properties Corp., Naples

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  • June 23, 2017
Uncommonly solid

2017 Business Ethics Award nominations are now being accepted.

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  • June 23, 2017
Moving on up

Sarasota market is a desirable spot because the demographics are similar to Naples and Bonita Springs.

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