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  • July 8, 2016
'Ridiculously large'

Floridians who show up for work every day get a lot done — at least in comparison to Indonesia.

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  • July 8, 2016
Shark Shield hits big screen

Members of the film crew for “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage” turned to a St. Petersburg-based company for protection from sharks during production.

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  • July 8, 2016
Wine fest lands Puck

The Naples Winter Wine Festival is well known for its charity auction lots, from trips around the world to exotic sports cars, that raise millions of dollars for children's charities in Collier County.

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  • July 8, 2016
Carter unveils name for Sarasota apartments

Atlanta-based Carter has named its 10-story, luxury apartment project under construction on Second Street in downtown Sarasota The DeSota.

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  • July 7, 2016
Sarasota firm selected for two Wal-Mart projects

The larger of the two projects will be a 38,750-square-foot store.

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  • July 7, 2016
State's largest credit union names CEO

Kevin Johnson will take over in October.

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  • July 7, 2016
NBA legend slashes price on waterfront mansion

Larry Bird has owned the Naples home since 1998.

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  • July 6, 2016
Home prices jump more than 8%

The national average was 5.9%.

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  • July 6, 2016
National bank names new Florida regional president

Chadwick Loar has 15 years of experience in the financial services industry.

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  • July 6, 2016
Latin American Microsoft exec joins Naples firm

Marco Bravo was named vice president for ACI Worldwide's business unit in Latin America.

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  • July 5, 2016
Middle East market sizzles for Outback

Bloomin' Brands looks to grow in international markets.

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  • July 5, 2016
Builder expands into hotly competitive region

Stock Development expanded into east Manatee County.

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  • July 4, 2016
Trauma center gets final clearance

Sarasota Memorial Hospital now has the only Level II Trauma Center in Sarasota County.

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  • July 1, 2016
Organization elects board leadership

All current officers were re-elected to serve another term.

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  • July 1, 2016
Court disciplines seven Gulf Coast attorneys

The lawyers received punishments that range from being public reprimanded to being disbarred.

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