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Business school names dean

Sridhar Sundaram most recently worked at Grand Valley State University in Michigan.

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Candidate banks on experience

Steve Jonsson, who ran a community bank in the recession, has found another job that requires him to prove he's better than the competition: a run for public office.

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Hiring remains bright

The employment outlook for the Gulf Coast and the state remains bright despite concerns about the slowing global economy, according to a survey of second-quarter hiring by labor firm Manpower.

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MQ planning Fort Myers retail

MQ Development Partners, a Dallas-based firm that specializes in retail projects in Texas and Florida, is planning to add retail offerings to roughly 10 acres at Heritage Gulf Lakes, in Fort Myers.

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Benderson sticking by Stickney Point plan

Despite the area's economic revival — now five years in the making — the 25-acre property at U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road in Sarasota County has remained fallow.

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Charity's big winners

Every year, the charity world in Naples awaits the momentous time when Naples Children and Education Foundation trustees announce how they'll divvy up the proceeds of the Naples Winter Wine Festival.

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  • March 18, 2016
In Memoriam: Bruce Fabel 1963-2016

Tampa-based Ideal Image President Bruce Fabel immersed himself in everything he did, from personally using treatments offered by the laser hair removal firm to narrating family horseback riding videos in Utah.

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Viral cousins

Two Florida Gulf Coast University virologists are busy testing treatments and vaccines for mosquito-borne diseases, including Zika virus.

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Spigot shuns small businesses

Subsidies designed to woo businesses to Florida or stay in the state overwhelmingly favor big corporations over small companies, according to a new study.

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  • March 18, 2016
Relationship driven

Hembree & Associates has leveraged community ties to expand its Sarasota-based commercial real estate services firm.

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  • March 18, 2016
Market momentum carries forward

The national commercial real estate market will remain in growth mode in 2016, according to a survey from real estate firm CBRE, and multifamily rules the day for targeted sector.

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  • March 18, 2016
Hungry for more clicks, and kicks

If some guy from Ohio can raise $55,000 online for a bowl of potato salad, then how about $100,000 for a couple who want to grow their bootstrapped Latin comfort food business?

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Nonprofit names first full-time CEO in 14 months

Sandra Braham takes over as CEO March 21.

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UF launches 'Innovation Station' in Sarasota

The University of Florida has asked for a $1 million grant from the county to establish a local engineering educational hub.

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  • March 17, 2016
Furniture store opens outlet

Furniture Factory Outlet has opened a store at Miromar Design Center in Estero, promising deeply discounted furniture.

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