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  • June 17, 2016
Florida's fine fiscally

While some politicians might say otherwise, Florida's fiscal health, at least in comparison to most other states, is strong, according to a new study.

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  • June 17, 2016
Franchise hopes for smash hit

The man who invented McGriddles and Stuffed Crust Pizza, with a Ph.D. in flavor and fragrance chemistry, is delivering his soulful love of a good burger to the Gulf Coast.

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Icahn boosts Hertz stake

Corporate boards tremble when Carl Icahn buys stock.

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  • June 17, 2016
Turf firm takes it to the top

The business world is full of advice on how to build a great workplace, where employees love coming in to the office and are engaged, happy and productive.

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  • June 16, 2016
Troubled mall hits the market - again

The mall's estimated gross income is more than $5.7 million.

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  • June 16, 2016
Financial firm expands to St. Petersburg

The independent firm is associated with Raymond James Financial Services.

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  • June 16, 2016
Retailer responds to agitated shareholder

In a letter posted today, Chico's FAS accused shareholder Barington Capital Group of misleading investors about the scope of cuts at the women's retailer.

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  • June 15, 2016
Women leaders boost big accounting firm

More than two-thirds of the partners at Kerkering, Barberio are women.

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  • June 15, 2016
Man ordered to pay $2.9M for tax return scam

Frazier Williams was found guilty Jan. 16 for his involvement in the scheme.

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  • June 15, 2016
Luxury homebuilder buys prime parcel for $34M

London Bay Homes acquired 55 acres on Golden Gate Parkway for $34 million, one of the last parcels of land in the heart of Naples.

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  • June 14, 2016
Nationally recognized builder reports strong sales

The homebuilder says three communities displayed especially high sales during the period.

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  • June 14, 2016
Digital firm brings in new executive VP

Boyd Tasker founded the Wynwood Design Lab in Miami.

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  • June 14, 2016
Insurance firm names CFO

Lutgert Insurance named former bank finance chief Derrick Ayers as the firm's chief financial officer.

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  • June 13, 2016
Education foundation names new board leadership

The new executive committee will take over for the fiscal year beginning July 1.

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  • June 13, 2016
Real estate firm buys into new market

The firm had more than $1 billion in sales volume in 2015.

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