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Rhat Pack

Veteran Patrick Walker was inspired by what he saw on the ground in Afghanistan to invent a multi-purpose bike.

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Five-Star Fancy

Tampa Bay could be home to a new luxury hotel if job and tourism growth continue.

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HSN Inc. top exec quits, takes new job

Mindy Grossman will serve as president and CEO of Weight Watchers International.

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  • April 26, 2017
Former mayor selected for CEO position

Mary Anne Servian will lead Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida.

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  • April 26, 2017
Law firm names department chair

Douglas Szabo will serve as Henderson Franklin's business litigation chair.

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  • April 26, 2017
Tampa restaurateur launches new concept

Raymond Menendez previously worked at the Ciccio Restaurant Group.

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  • April 26, 2017
Homebuilder expands to Marco Island

Harwick Homes is constructing a 6,300-square-foot custom home on the island.

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  • April 26, 2017
Mobile service center opens new location

MTech's second location in the Sarasota-Bradenton area is in southern Manatee County.

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  • April 25, 2017
Sarasota lures New Jersey IT company with $40K

The Economic Development Grant will provide funds for ITelagen's relocation.

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  • April 25, 2017
Airport moves less people, more stuff

Southwest Florida International Airport saw a 1.4% decrease in passenger traffic in March.

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  • April 25, 2017
Alabama firm buys area bank for $31.3M

Pasco County-based Patriot Bank was founded in 2004.

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  • April 24, 2017
Top lawyer takes on leadership post at firm

Irene Bassel Frick is a partner in Akerman's Litigation Practice Group.

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  • April 24, 2017
Port aims to expand ties with Colombia

Trade official recently visited port to discuss growing relationship.

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  • April 24, 2017
Golf course to get $4M renovation

Members of West Bay Club in Estero approved the renovation.

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  • April 21, 2017
A new alternative on the way?

The alternative minimum tax — or AMT, more popularly — has been in the news of late, and while most Americans have heard of it, not many can tell you exactly what the tax is or how it's computed.

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