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  • December 18, 2015
Port chooses new chair

Betsy Benac succeeds Carol Whitmore as Port Manatee chairwoman.

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  • December 18, 2015
Mercato success spawns project

The co-developer of the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota and the upscale, golf-centered Concession community in east Manatee County has proposed a $200 million collection of upscale condominiums, retail and entertainment space and offices on a 31-acre tract near Sarasota Square Mall.

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  • December 18, 2015
Office fills up coffers

The haul of recovered funds in federal law enforcement in the district that covers the Gulf Coast took a dip this year.

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  • December 18, 2015
Charlotte's marketing web

Tourists flock to Sarasota and Fort Myers throughout the year, often bypassing Charlotte County.

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  • December 18, 2015
College students work for beer (bread)

Sarasota entrepreneur Andy Yochum recently mixed two staples of American life, college students and beer.

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  • December 18, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Jim Tamblyn | Broker, Fort Myers

Jim Tamblyn, a senior associate in commercial real estate brokerage firm Colliers International's Fort Myers' office, has been focused on the Lee County market for the past decade. His primary focus is on the office market.

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Plant new stems

The University of South Florida is investing heavily in STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education for 2016.

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  • December 18, 2015
Death and debt

A new survey on Americans in debt has a good news-bad news vibe.

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  • December 18, 2015
It's what the doctor ordered

The Wicked Dolphin billboard on Interstate 75 continues to make social media waves — even though it was taken down months ago.

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  • December 18, 2015
Crystal clear

Residential developer Metro Development Group needs unique ways to stand out. Part of the plan includes something new.

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  • December 18, 2015
Best Buy founder boosts entrepreneurship

Bonita Springs resident Dick Schulze, founder of electronics giant Best Buy, is an entrepreneurial legend.

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  • December 18, 2015
Commercial Real Estate

Floridays lands Hilton for Sarasota hotel, Brookside owners list marina

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  • December 18, 2015
Full speed ahead

The coming year should bring with it continued momentum in commercial real estate sectors throughout the Gulf Coast.

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  • December 17, 2015
Neighbors douse developer's Starbucks plans

Coffee giant abandons plans for a store just north of downtown Sarasota.

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  • December 17, 2015
Shipwreck firm swims out of debt

Odyssey Marine Exploration sold tangible and intangible assets.

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