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Maryann Mize has been with Charlotte State Bank and Trust, one of Charlotte County and Southwest Florida's leading commercial real estate lenders, for 26 years.

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Food distributor expands HQ, creates 70 jobs

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The design maximizes parking and views of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Fort Myers residential market hits rough spot

Sales of existing single-family homes and condos in Lee County fell in March compared with the same month one year ago.

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The top five regions for cash homebuyers nationally are all in Florida.

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Airport reports passenger record

Nearly 1.3 million passengers passed through the Fort Myers airport in March.

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Industry leader takes executive role at Tampa firm

Darren Ghanayem previously worked as a vice president for Anthem.

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Yacht retailer purchases $35M company

Russo Marine is the largest privately owned boat dealer in the Northeast.

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Mobile banking pioneer joins payment business

Mobile banking pioneer Hannes van Rensburg has joined ACI Worldwide as senior vice president of business development.

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Ohio company to add 100 jobs in Sarasota

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Fast-growth tech firm names new CEO

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