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Mortgage giant names new CEO

Denmar Dixon has been with Walter Investment Management for five years.

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Banker back on trust company board

Tramm Hudson originally joined the board at Caldwell Trust Co. in 2007.

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Former Victoria's Secret exec joins Chico's

Former Victoria's Secret executive Cynthia Fields has joined the board of directors of Chico's FAS.

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  • October 2, 2015
Clearwater man admits to mortgage fraud

Randy Platfoot faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison.

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  • October 2, 2015
Banker comes home

Once you've lived in Southwest Florida, it's hard to stay away too long.

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  • October 2, 2015
The college (credit union) try

The USF Muma College of Business in Tampa and the USF Federal Credit Union have teamed up for a unique partnership: a student run credit union branch.

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  • October 2, 2015
Home sweet home gets a reboot

The new home construction market, rightfully so many times, generates a lot of news coverage.

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  • October 2, 2015
Hospital troubles lead to speculation

Sarasota Memorial Hospital, already the largest health care organization in the Sarasota-Bradenton region, is always on the lookout for growth opportunities, says its spokeswoman, Kim Savage.

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  • October 2, 2015
Community to honor business leader

A memorial service has been set for prominent architect and entrepreneur Rick Fawley, who died Sept. 2.

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  • October 2, 2015
Miami investors buy office park near Publix HQ

Miami attorney Dennis Haber, his brother Paul Haber and Arlene Levinson purchased the four-building West Lakeland Business Park for $6.38 million.

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Moving up

Shawn Rupp; Jason Holley; Robert Eggimann

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Surgical maneuvers

Doctors Hospital is adding and buying health care space on its campus to accommodate growth and provide better patient services.

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  • October 2, 2015
Sarasota marina buys Siesta Key location

Bob and Suzann Soran, who own downtown Sarasota's Marina Jack, purchased the Turtle Bach Marina and Pub on Siesta Key for a total of $3.08 million.

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Fifth Avenue bonds

Fifth Avenue is a good address for Wasmer, Schroeder.

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GL Homes sets sights on Bonita

The Sunrise-based homebuilder purchased the Bonita Beach Road Estates development site for its first community in the city.

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