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  • February 12, 2016
Get a good jump start

There's a point many entrepreneurs reach where their business has great potential, but they're not ready for venture or angel investor capital.

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  • February 11, 2016
Football league runs after lost $20M

Major League Football remains committed to starting its season in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • February 11, 2016
India company buys Tampa firm for $460M

HealthPlan Services has more than 2,000 employees.

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  • February 11, 2016
Former airline executive to run airport board

The City of Naples Airport Authority named former American Airlines executive Donna Messer as chair for 2016.

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  • February 10, 2016
Water taxi service to set sail in Tampa

The pirate-themed water taxi service will begin Feb. 27.

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  • February 10, 2016
Hall of Fame golfer part of group that buys Sarasota toy company

An investment group featuring pro golfer Greg Norman purchased Laser Pegs.

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  • February 10, 2016
Punta Gorda Airport posts 29% growth

The number of passengers traveling through Punta Gorda Airport rose 29% in January compared with the same month one year ago.

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  • February 9, 2016
Tampa-based Boca Kitchen plans Sarasota eatery

Popular farm-to-table focused restaurant will open a location on Main Street.

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  • February 9, 2016
Airport posts January traffic record

St. Pete-Clearwater International airport served more than 124,000 passengers in January.

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  • February 9, 2016
Business college promotes full-time dean

James Curran took over as interim-dean when Robert Anderson retired in October 2014.

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  • February 9, 2016
Citrus producer posts sales increase

Citrus giant Alico says sales rose 8% in the first quarter compared with the same quarter one year ago.

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  • February 8, 2016
Airport increases flights to Canada

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport is adding a third weekly flight to and from Toronto.

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  • February 8, 2016
Ohio firm moves headquarters to Tampa

The IT and staffing services company, Cohesion, works with Fortune 1000 companies.

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  • February 8, 2016
Logistics firm promotes exec to COO

Transportation logistics firm Allyn International named Michal Svoboda chief operating officer.

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  • February 5, 2016
Sarasota cash sales down nearly 10%

Cash sales in North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton fell 9.6% in October compared to October 2014.

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