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Bank on top

Three banks with a major presence in the region are some of the top-performing big banks in the country, according to the Forbes Best Banks in America list.

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IN MEMORIAM | Bob Bartz 1951-2017

At semi-regular Wednesday breakfast sessions, filled with new and established Manatee County businesspeople, one thing stood out about Bob Bartz.

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  • March 3, 2017
Smooth sailing

Mainsail Lodging & Development has been rising a wave of tourism gains with unique hotels that create a sense of place.

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  • March 3, 2017
Milhaus plans trio of projects

Milhaus, an Indianapolis-based developer that specializes in urban, mixed-use projects, is planning a trio of Gulf Coast apartments in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Bonita Springs.

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Chefs get new workspace

Immokalee, sometimes overlooked for business development in rural eastern Collier County, is about the get a heaping portion of entrepreneurial assistance.

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  • March 3, 2017
Wanted: Top entrepreneurs

Are you the kind of entrepreneur who never lets no get in the way of a dream?

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  • March 3, 2017
Out-of-this-world listing

The numbers instantly indicate this real estate listing isn't like many others.

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  • March 2, 2017
Pharmacy program pushes for more people

The Lee Health Pharmacy Residency Program was founded in 2008.

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  • March 2, 2017
Arkansas lender takes over Bank of Commerce

The $4.2 million deal expands Centennial Bank's presence in Florida

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  • March 2, 2017
Broker heads to prison for $1.4M mortgage scam

Freddy Orjuela, 49, of Sarasota, was convicted of charges Dec. 14.

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  • March 2, 2017
Firm handles $3M shopping center deal

Shoppes of Largo was built in 2004.

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  • March 2, 2017
Bank hires new chief credit officer

The bank taps a 45-year industry veteran for a key role

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  • March 2, 2017
Bank hires four top executives

The bank has hired four local industry veterans to fill key roles

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  • March 1, 2017
Luxury home sells for $4.6M, sets new mark

Sale is one of three area non-waterfront homes to surpass $4 million in the last 15 months.

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  • March 1, 2017
Car crash scam leads to 14-year prison sentence

Nesly Loute is the sixth defendant in the PIP auto insurance scam.

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