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  • May 27, 2016
Happy days, again?

Small business owners, to a certain degree, are a happy lot these days, according to the spring American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor survey.

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  • May 27, 2016
Stay classy

A onetime Central American presidential candidate brings his bold vision stateside with an $8 million acquisition. He hopes it's just the beginning.

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  • May 26, 2016
Resort nabs top meeting space award

Smart Meetings magazine readers recognize The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club.

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  • May 26, 2016
Homebuilder takes $3.9M step toward 108-home community

Medallion Home purchased 49 acres of land for $3.9 million this month.

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  • May 26, 2016
Couple sentenced for running 'criminal medical clinic'

Three patients died from the controlled substances they were prescribed.

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  • May 25, 2016
Raymond James Stadium misses out on Super Bowl

The Buccaneers home stadium was one of the finalists to host the Super Bowl in 2020.

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  • May 25, 2016
Company HQ, plus 560 jobs, heads to Naples

Industry and business remains private in public documents.

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  • May 25, 2016
Site selector: Sarasota made 'big mistake'

Sarasota County Commissioners voted 4-1 to turn down Project Mulligan.

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  • May 24, 2016
Longtime Chamber leader resigns after 40-year career

Steve Queior has led the organization since late 2003.

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  • May 24, 2016
Organization boosts board with four new members

Realize Bradenton Inc. is a nonprofit focused on community and economic development.

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  • May 24, 2016
Tech Data launches new business unit

The unit is focused on enhancing cyber security for customers.

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  • May 24, 2016
Naples CEO behind $1.3B firm to run for Congress

Francis Rooney has invested in banks and other business in Florida.

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  • May 23, 2016
Pinellas County homebuyers face competitive market

Single-family inventory was sitting at a 3.4-month supply as of April.

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  • May 23, 2016
Manufacturer hires experienced exec as VP

Bob Keller has more than 20 years experience in the building industry.

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  • May 22, 2016
Development sets monthly sales record

Ave Maria Development posted 35 sales in April.

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