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Woman steals dead people's identities in tax scheme

She stole the identities of at least 10 deceased individuals.

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Airport lands $13.6M grant for runway

Funds for Page Field are part of the federally-run Airport Improvement Program.

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Credit union receives best of 2016 award

The award was given to the top credit union with at least $500 million in assets.

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Iconic property clears vote in redevelopment saga

The redevelopment of the Longboat Key resort has moved closer to reality.

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Ohio couple gives $1M to college

David and Alise Bartley plan to relocate from Ohio to Bonita Springs in the next year.

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Firm that received subsidies announces layoffs

Air Products opened a $57 million facility in northeast Manatee County in early 2014.

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Airport adds flights to Philadelphia and Chicago

Frontier Airlines is the second commercial carrier to serve passengers at Punta Gorda Airport.

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College brings in provost from Colorado

Dr. Terry Parker will begin his new job on Sept. 1.

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Real estate firm earns total volume award

The award recognizes brokerages for total 2015 volume.

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  • July 25, 2016
Former bank CEO in line for $35M payday after sale

Trevor Burgess was part of an investment group behind C1 Bank in 2009.

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Financial services exec to tackle new role

Beth Countryman has more than 20 years experience in banking.

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  • July 22, 2016
Tech firm picks up $4.4M in stock sale

The units sold for $0.685 per share.

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  • July 22, 2016
Bank closes acquisition, names Florida leader

The Arkansas-based bank has 44 offices in Florida.

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  • July 22, 2016
Beer distribution buzz

You know you've made it in the craft brewery business when you sign a distribution agreement.

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Bike shop team scores

A small bike store in Fort Myers received some notoriety in cycling circles for sponsoring a team in one of the most grueling bike challenges in the nation.

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