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Shipping news

Cheney Brothers' decision to locate in Charlotte County seemed an odd choice — at first.

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Wider net

Turning a cubicle farm into a hip workspace is a big undertaking. The payoff could come in increased productivity.

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Show me the money

Florida entrepreneurs are shaking that money tree a little harder.

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Corporate Report

Marketing firm acquires Web design business; Hotel developer reworks management team; Hospital board fills vacant seat; Dental group announces five affiliations; Executive named to national retail post; Economic development office launches program

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Talk it up at conference

Toastmasters International, a nonprofit that helps people improve communication and leadership skills, will host a conference in Tampa from May 13 to May 15.

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  • April 29, 2016
Kitson earns a Standing O

Ten years after he engineered the blockbuster purchase of Babcock Ranch, Syd Kitson and more than 600 of his closest friends recently celebrated the start of the 19,500-home project on the county line Charlotte and Lee.

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Expensive lessons

The recession, supposedly, put a dent in wild and crazy expense reports, from lavish hotel stays to extravagant lunches.

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  • April 29, 2016
A new angle for growth

Bonefish Grill, one of several chains in Tampa-based Bloomin' Brands restaurant portfolio, could be climbing back after a rough start to the year.

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  • April 29, 2016
Satisfying hunger

Is downtown Lakeland ready for high-end destination dining? A global businessman and aspiring restaurateur, with a $4 million investment, says yes.

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  • April 28, 2016
Gulf Coast regions see strong growth in construction jobs

The Tampa metro area was among the highest in Florida.

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  • April 28, 2016
Manufacturer buys land for $1.9M daycare project

The facility will be built on a lot in North Venice.

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  • April 28, 2016
Acquisition pumps up lab stock

The stock of cancer-testing laboratory NeoGenomics rose nearly 10% after it posted 159% quarterly revenue growth.

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New CFO named at $80M construction firm

Zac Merriman has been an equity partner with the firm since it was founded.

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