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Casting beach characters

Tom Torgerson has big plans for Fort Myers Beach.

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We love FGCU, too

When Dana and Barron Collier III gave nearly $11 million to the University of South Florida's Muma College of Business this summer, you might have forgiven the folks at Florida Gulf Coast University for feeling a little bit left out.

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Return to Sender (or store)

Shopping stories, from the most sought-after toys to Black Friday bonanzas, dominate business news this time of year.

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Farming for leads takes big turn

What began as a cold-call LinkedIn conversation has become a major boost for EraserFarm, a Tampa-based branding and advertising agency.

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Banker, with elevated role, eyes $1B in assets

Shaun Merriman will help guide statewide operations of Gateway Bank.

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Commercial construction rises

The value of commercial construction permits rose 28% in Lee County in November compared with the same month one year ago.

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Chicago couple buys large florist

Art Conforti co-founded Beneva Flowers in 1986 with his parents.

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  • December 3, 2015
Bank leans on Europe for major expansion

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2016.

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  • December 3, 2015
Credit union gets OK to buy lender

Government regulators approved Achieva Credit Union's $23 million acquisition of Calusa Bank, marking the first time a credit union has acquired a bank in Florida.

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  • December 2, 2015
Tape company names new board member

Intertape Polymer develops, manufactures and sells paper and film-based tapes.

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Banker takes on regional leadership role

Allen Brinkman with SunTrust Bank is one of three leaders at the Tampa Bay Partnership.

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Chocolate guru expands cruise line

Princess Cruise Lines will expand its offering of Norman Love chocolates and pastries starting early next year.

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Oregon firm buys Sarasota Magazine

Sarasota Magazine was also sold in 2004.

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Window company seals $102M deal

PGT bought another company for $111 million in 2014.

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Sports firm names three new executives

Brian Sanders has been with i9 Sports for seven years.

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