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  • December 9, 2016
The old college try

Try again.

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  • December 9, 2016
Like a boss

Women-owned financial advisory firms outdo firms owned primarily by men in operating margin and median revenue per staff, among other key metrics, according to a new Investment News report.

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Sunz Insurance completes move from Sarasota

Sunz Insurance Co. has sold its Sarasota office building in the International Trade Center, capping its nearly year-long headquarters' move to Bradenton, in Manatee County.

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  • December 9, 2016
Retail Market: Tampa to Sarasota

The retail market from Tampa to Sarasota has been steadily adding space during the past four years, even as overall vacancy has fallen and rental rates have increased. This stems, in large part, from the regional economy's recovery and population growth.

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  • December 9, 2016
IN MEMORIAM | John Puffer III 1942-2016

Dr. Bill DeWeese was standing in line at Tampa International Airport in the 1980s, waiting for a flight to Mexico City, when he started chatting with a fellow traveler.

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  • December 9, 2016
Hotel management firm makes big buy in Ohio

TJM Properties has now bought two Crowne Plaza properties in 2016.

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  • December 9, 2016
Investor buys downtown mixed-use complex for $3.9M

Corsica Rive in downtown Fort Myers was built in 2008.

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  • December 9, 2016
Noted attorney joins new firm, named shareholder

Drew Clayton founded his own firm in 1996.

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  • December 8, 2016
Medical network announces expansion

New facility is expected to be ready by fall 2017.

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  • December 8, 2016
USF seeks to build $10M startup fund

The college received a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

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  • December 7, 2016
Canadian firm buys Sarasota building for $52.5 million

Tampa-based Meridian Development Co. owned the Meridian Distribution Center for a decade.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • December 7, 2016
Firm adds $535M in revenue with acquisition

Deltek marks the latest acquisition in Roper Technologies' push to expand its application software capabilities.

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  • December 7, 2016
Auto dealers power up expansion plans

Jeff Johnson and Bill Doraty opened another Mitsubishi dealership, in Bonita Springs, four months ago.

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  • December 7, 2016
Tampa Bay soccer team shoots for big leagues

The Tampa Bay Rowdies seek to get in Major League Soccer.

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  • December 6, 2016
Sarasota-Bradenton home prices rise nearly 8%

Home prices also increased 7.8% statewide in October.

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