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  • February 19, 2016
Son moves like father

It's hard to imagine only a few years ago Cape Coral was at the epicenter of the housing bust.

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  • February 19, 2016
USAA building spec industrial project in Lakeland

Continuing a wave of speculative industrial construction in the Interstate 4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando, USAA Real Estate Co. is building a 275,226-square-foot distribution center in Lakeland.

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  • February 19, 2016
Wine fest not at its best

The Naples Winter Wine Festival brings together captains of industry for a three-day Bacchanalian fest that features out-of-this-world auction lots such as a Rolls-Royce Dawn.

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  • February 19, 2016
Villagers are friendly (really)

Mention the newly incorporated Village of Estero to builders and developers and at best you'll get a roll of the eyes.

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  • February 18, 2016
Manufacturer to invest up to $49M in new facility

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. is planning a new manufacturing facility in the Southeastern United States.

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  • February 18, 2016
Auto group expands along Gulf Coast

Morgan Auto Group has 13 dealerships in Florida and one in Missouri.

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  • February 18, 2016
Homebuilder posts sales growth

Developer and homebuilder WCI Communities says sales rose nearly 10% in the fourth quarter.

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  • February 17, 2016
Football league scores funding source

The Lakewood Ranch-based professional football league will kickoff its inaugural season this spring.

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  • February 17, 2016
Motorcycle dealer cranks up big sales

Port Charlotte Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership Bert's Black Widow says it was Florida's highest volume dealer in the final months of 2015.

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  • February 16, 2016
Former Citizens Insurance official to run St. Pete firm

Anchor Insurance is based in St. Petersburg.

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  • February 16, 2016
Downtown Sarasota bank building sells for $16M

The PNC Bank building was built in 1983.

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  • February 16, 2016
College adds trio of board members

New College of Florida also re-appointed three board members.

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  • February 16, 2016
Law firm names managing partner

Dennis McClelland has worked with labor and employment law matters for nearly 20 years.

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  • February 16, 2016
Airport to get new boss

The City of Naples Airport Authority board will vote to appoint their top choice for a new airport director on Thursday.

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  • February 15, 2016
Hip eyewear firm sees potential in Tampa

Warby Parker will open its Tampa showroom on Saturday, Feb. 20.

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